How to Define the Best Digital Strategy
On any given week, I interact and consult with at least a dozen different current and potential clients. I come to different conclusions and recommendations for each based on who they are and what they are trying to accomplish. An effective digital strategy is one that is tailored for and aligned with an organization’s specific […]
Sweet Tea and ERP Implementations : How Culture Affects Your Project
Digital Transformations, or even enterprise technology initiatives are complex by nature. They generally touch nearly ever nerve in an organization, changing processes and altering the ways people have become accustomed to working. The concept of organizational change management (OCM) has grown in popularity over the past several years as organizations have come to realize that […]
Organizational Change Strategies for Global Digital Transformations
Digital transformations and ERP implementations can be challenging for companies of any size or geography. But these challenges are magnified for global organizations. This requires effective organizational change strategies for global digital transformations. Multi-national companies that are going through a SAP S/4HANA implementation, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Oracle Cloud ERP, or any other ERP initiative are […]
Culture: The Most Overlooked Component of Your Digital Transformation’s Change Strategy
When embarking on a digital transformation or ERP implementation, it’s easy to focus on the things you can see, touch, and feel. Things like software configuration, process maps, and training documentation are very real and tangible, so people rarely question their value. But it’s a different story when it comes to organizational change management strategies. […]
When Does a Digital Transformation End?
Clients often ask us, “when does a digital transformation end?”Well, you probably saw this coming, but the answer is never. To be clear, once you begin on a digital transformation, you and your company are locked in for life. It’s like a marriage in the good ‘ol days.The reasons for this are many, but stem […]
How the CIO of Foot Locker is Raising the Bar for Digital Transformations and ERP Projects
Earlier today, I read a great interview with the CIO of Foot Locker. In it, he provides a perspective that should make us all want to expect more from our digital transformation and ERP projects. Like discussions I’ve had with other CIOs of multi-billion-dollar organizations, he provided some interesting perspectives regarding enterprise technology trends and […]
Kickstart your Digital Transformation or ERP implementation Before It Begins
It’s no secret that most digital transformation and ERP software projects fail. Based on the dismal success rates, it is important to kickstart your project to ensure you gain momentum from the start. Whether your digital transformation or ERP implementation initiative is a success or failure is largely determined before your project ever starts. The […]
What is the Third Stage of ERP Software and Digital Transformation?
Since my decision to part ways with my previous company to start a new independent ERP consulting firm, I’ve received questions about what exactly “third stage” means in the context of ERP software and digital transformation. One thing that’s bothered me over the last 20 years in this industry is the failure of so many […]