When considering the transition to cloud computing for your enterprise software deployments, it is crucial to understand the strengths, weaknesses, pros, cons, and risks associated with cloud migration. In this discussion, we will delve into these aspects.
Software vendors are a critical aspect of the digital transformation evaluation process. However, many organizations lack knowledge on how to effectively facilitate the entire demo process and maximize its value. In this discussion, I will outline the key points you should be aware of as you embark on your software demo process.
Technology is not typically the primary reason why digital transformations fail. However, it can be a contributing factor to their failure. It is essential to understand why technology fails and how it can lead to the failure of your digital transformation. This is the topic I aim to discuss today.
One of the key individuals we work with at our client organizations is the CIO, who may also be referred to as the IT Director, Vice President of IT, or Chief Technology Officer. In this discussion, I will primarily use the term CIO to represent the leader of the IT group or one of the core leaders within it. Today, I will address the common reasons why IT leaders often face termination, the mistakes they make, and the pitfalls they encounter during their transformation efforts or day-to-day responsibilities. Throughout this video, you will notice a recurring theme: ignorance can lead to failure. Many times, CIOs are unaware of certain aspects or have blind spots that contribute to their downfall and eventual termination. Therefore, the focus today is on identifying strategies to avoid these risks and pitfalls as a CIO.
In every digital transformation project we undertake, there is always a question regarding whether or not we should proceed with the go-live phase. Typically, towards the end of a project, there is a milestone called the "Go/No-Go decision." This serves as the final checkpoint to ensure that everything is ready, or at the very least, that we are comfortable with the risk involved in going live. However, there are instances even earlier in a project where it becomes evident that something is amiss, and we are off track. In such cases, the predetermined go-live milestone in our plan may pose too much risk.
The beauty of growing a business today lies in the availability of numerous technologies and software that can aid in its expansion. However, it is important to understand the various types of technologies that are at your disposal. This is what I aim to discuss in this article.
During our clients' digital transformation journeys, one of the initial questions we often receive is regarding the suitable technology options available in the market. They inquire about the different software types and which one is the best fit for their organization. Ultimately, they want to know which software will enable their business growth most effectively. Today, I would like to discuss the top 10 types of business software that you should consider and understand as part of your digital transformation journey.
When guiding clients through their digital strategies and transformation journeys, one of the initial questions that arises is whether to build or buy software. Before delving into the discussion, I would like to acknowledge that most individuals hold strong opinions on this matter, particularly those with extensive industry experience. For instance, those working for software vendors tend to lean towards the buy option, while individuals employed by custom development shops or developers themselves often favor the build option due to their areas of expertise. However, it is important to transcend these biases and objectively examine the two distinct paths available in the digital transformation journey.
In the realm of digital transformation, I believe we can learn from our childhood curiosity. We should embrace the habit of asking questions, challenging the status quo, and questioning the current practices. For example, we should question why we are conducting projects in a certain way, why we rely on external vendors to dictate our project execution, or why we tend to mismanage project scopes. Today, I will discuss the importance of asking these "why" questions and identifying the areas that require such inquiries.
Assembling the appropriate organizational change team for a digital transformation is crucial. Today, I will discuss how to define and structure this team for effective organizational change management, ensuring ultimate success.
Today, I will introduce a digital strategy framework that we utilize with our clients. This framework helps organizations and project teams understand the various factors they should consider, address, and think about when defining their digital strategy.
If you have been selected to be the project manager for your digital transformation or ERP implementation, chances are high that this is your first time leading such a project. So, what do you need to know and what do you need to do as a first-time project manager?
Eric is known globally as a thought leader in the ERP consulting space. He has helped hundreds of high-profile enterprises worldwide with their technology initiatives, including Nucor Steel, Fisher and Paykel Healthcare, Kodak, Coors, Boeing, and Duke Energy. He has helped manage ERP implementations and reengineer global supply chains across the world.
Third Stage Consulting Group is a global thought leader in business transformation, ERP software systems, operational change management, and business advisory. Let us take your organization’s digital transformation to the Third Stage.
