8 Reasons Why Your Digital Transformation Needs an Independent Project Management Team
As digital transformation continues to rapidly reshape the business landscape, organizations are increasingly turning to independent project management (IPM) to drive their critical initiatives. What is an independent project team? Simply put, IPM is a form of project management in which an organization contracts with an outside firm to provide expert resources and oversight for […]
Explaining the Value of Digital Transformation to Technology illiterate Executives
As the business world increasingly goes digital, it’s more important than ever for companies to have a clear and effective digital transformation strategy. But what if your company’s executives are technology illiterate? How can you explain the value of digital transformation in a way that they’ll understand? In many ways, being less tech-savvy can be […]
Understanding the Ins vs. Outs of Customizing Software
In the business world, “customization” is a loaded term. It’s often used as a synonym for “personalization,” which can create expectations that a software application will be able to do anything and everything that a company might want or need it to do. In reality, however, there are important distinctions between customization and personalization, and […]
Assessing the Quality of your Digital Transformation
Quality assurance is typically our number one recommendation when working with any digital transformation client. Continuous and independent project audits are important for any digital transformation because they can help ensure that the project is on track to be successful throughout the implementation and beyond. By making sure that the quality of the transformation is […]
3 Things To Do BEFORE Selecting a Software
Selecting the right software for your organization is pivotal to maximizing the business value of your new systems and reducing the risk of failure, or expensive restoration project. We call it “Phase-0” or the pre-work to software selection. Many organizations prematurely jump into a full-on selection without understanding exactly what the business needs or the […]
If Software Vendors Were Dog Breeds
In celebration of National Dog Day here in the US, I thought we’d put a fun spin on our Friday blog and compare software vendors to dog breeds. Whether you’re a fan of small, cuddly breeds or big, powerful ones, there’s definitely a software vendor out there that reminds us of our furry friends. So […]
Overlooking Digital Life Cycle Management is a Digital Strategy Killer
Digital life cycle management (DLM) is the process of managing the digital content and data throughout its entire life cycle – from its creation or acquisition, to its storage, preservation, and eventual disposition. DLM encompasses both the technical aspects of managing digital content or data, as well as the organizational and policy aspects. The technical […]
We’re Viewing Digital Transformation All Wrong – Here is Why
Digital transformation can be defined as the process of using digital technologies to create new or improved business processes, products, or services. This can be done to improve performance, gain a competitive advantage, or simply keep up with the latest changes in technology. But unless you’re writing a scholarly article or an essay for your […]
Third Stage Consulting Group Ranks in the Top 1/3 on the 2022 Inc. 5000 Annual List
With Three-Year Revenue Growth of 406% Percent, Third Stage Consulting Group Receives Ranking No. 1575 Among America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies DENVER AUGUST 17, 2022 Today, Inc. revealed that Third Stage is No. 1575 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list represents a one-of-a-kind […]
7 Reasons Why Employees Leave During a Digital Transformation
Digital transformations are often associated with a high level of stress for everyone involved. Employees may feel like they are constantly being asked to learn new things, while also dealing with the pressure of meeting new targets. Stakeholders may be worried about the impact of change on their jobs, or the potential for project failure. […]
We Don’t Talk About Odoo | Open Source ERP and Digital Transformation
If you’re a parent of young children, Enchanto’s “We Don’t Talk Bruno” has been stuck in your head for the better part of 2022. I firmly believe digital transformation can relate to parenting, children, and family life. Process, people, and technology can scale personal and professional boundaries. Just like Bruno, Odoo is often referred to […]
You Need to Decide on Your Digital Transformation Strategy Now – The Software Industry Labor Shortage
It’s no secret that the technology business landscape is constantly evolving. To stay ahead of the curve, organizations need to be proactive about their digital transformation strategy. With so many options and moving pieces, it can be tough to know where to start. But it’s important to make a decision sooner rather than later, especially […]