Advice for Digital Transformation Executive Sponsors and Steering Committees

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Executive sponsorship and leadership are among the most critical roles in any digital transformation project. However, executives and their project teams often don’t know what an executive should do to be effective in a digital transformation. In this article we will discuss how we would approach being an Executive Sponsor.

Das Ende von Microsoft Great Plains im Jahr 2025 – Worüber Sie Bescheid wissen sollten

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ERP-System sind in vielerlei Hinsicht lebende, atmende Einheiten im Unternehmen. Diese Systeme erfordern ein gewisses Maß an Aufmerksamkeit, damit sie – auch nach der Implementierung – erfolgreich eingesetzt werden können. Obwohl ERP-Software von vielen als eine gute Investition angesehen wird, ist sie keine langfristige Lösung. Irgendwann werden veraltete Systeme obsolet und müssen ersetzt werden. Die ERP-Anbieter haben dann die Wahl zwischen der Fortsetzung des Supports für die alten Produkte oder der Erstellung eines “End-of-Life”-Plans in der Hoffnung, dass die Kunden auf die neueste Version umsteigen.

What Is ChatGPT? [Pros and Cons of OpenAI Software]

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Chat GPT is a technology that is rapidly gaining popularity worldwide. It has gained mainstream adoption and attracts significant attention from mass media and TV shows. The question that arises is whether Chat GPT is beneficial to society. It is worth examining whether Chat GPT can enhance our personal and business lives or potentially undermine our success.

Why Independent ERP Software Consultants are a Must-Have for Successful Digital Transformations

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Third Stage Consulting is an independent consulting firm. We assist clients in selecting and implementing technology and guiding them through their digital transformations. Nevertheless, we are not associated with any software vendor and do not receive any commissions or kickbacks. Additionally, we do not have any vested interest in any client’s digital strategy decisions.

Thus, the question arises: Why do we need an independent consulting firm? How can an independent consulting firm be helpful, and how could it ensure success for a digital transformation? These are the topics I intend to discuss today.

The Dark Side of the Digital Transformation and Tech Consulting Industry

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I have some bad news for you, the tech industry is rigged, and even more importantly, the rigging of the tech industry is creating a lot of problems for you as an organization, leading to a lot of bad decisions. But how exactly is the tech industry rigged, and how does that affect us in our digital transformations? 

What are the Benefits of Artificial Intelligence? Is AI Good for Humans and Society?

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Artificial intelligence is a fascinating technology that many of us are still learning about. However, AI can also have a significant impact on the world, and that is what I want to discuss today. My name is Eric Kimberling, and I am the CEO of Third Stage Consulting, an independent consulting firm that helps clients worldwide achieve the third stage of success in their digital transformation journeys. While artificial intelligence has been emerging for some time now, it is only recently gaining popularity, and many organizations are exploring how they can use AI to improve their operations.

Change Management Strategy Mistakes to Avoid During Digital Transformation

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Perhaps the biggest mistake we see with change management programs and digital transformations is just a lack of a change program or a change strategy at all. Oftentimes, organizations get started on the transformation, they go out and evaluate software, and they start implementing. Then, they wait until some sort of resistance starts to form, or until they realize that the change is going to be a little bit more difficult than they thought, and only then do they try to play catch-up by implementing a change strategy and plan. This is after it’s too late and after they’ve already caused delays because now people are starting to resist and push back on the project. Probably the biggest mistake we see is project teams and organizations that don’t have a change strategy or a change plan, which creates a lot of other problems that I’ll talk about throughout the rest of this video.

These Little Things Lead to Digital Transformation And ERP Implementation Failures

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When digital transformations fail, it’s usually not because of one singular event or a catastrophic occurrence that ruins the entire project. Typically, it’s a series of bad decisions and poor choices along the way, almost like death by a thousand paper cuts. What exactly are those small but significant mistakes that organizations make along the way?

The Most Common Business Process Improvements From Digital Transformations

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When we go through digital transformations, most of our clients want to improve their business processes. They want to automate, have better visibility, be more efficient and effective, provide a better customer experience, a better employee experience, and manage their supply chains better. These are just a few of the reasons why organizations go through digital transformations.

Today, I want to talk about the most common business process improvements, as well as the improvements that offer the greatest opportunity for business value within digital transformation. It’s important to understand this so you don’t lose sight of the potential value that you could be getting out of your digital transformation.