Why Cloud ERP Has Finally Reached the Tipping Point
I’m a skeptic of buzzwords, broad over-generalizations, and biased opinions. But it’s time for me to finally admit it: cloud ERP has finally reached the tipping point of adoption. Over the last several years, I have blogged about how cloud systems are overrated. I wrote about how on-premise still had its place for the foreseeable […]
Negotiating ERP Implementation Failure
I had two conversations with prospective clients in the last few days seeking help with their ERP implementation failures. With recent news of the SAP failure at Lidl and the SAP failure at National Grid, these conversations caught my attention. Overview of the ERP Implementation Failures The first was reaching out for help with ERP […]
How to Define the Best Change Management Process for your Digital Transformation
Organizational change management is one of the most misunderstood – and undervalued – aspects of complex ERP implementations and digital transformations. It seems that executives and project teams are constantly trying to figure out how to define the best change management process for their organizations. Each organizational change management engagement that we help our clients […]
Tier I ERP Software: Are You Really That Complex?
In talking with business leaders, we hear quite often how “complex” their businesses are, thinking they absolutely need a Tier I ERP software solution (such as SAP or Oracle) to handle their unique qualifications. So how complex do you really need to be to require a system such as SAP S/4HANA vs. Oracle Cloud ERP? […]
Digital Transformation and ERP Case Studies
Every time we work with a new client, I learn something new. To me, there is nothing more valuable than real-life digital transformation and ERP case studies. There are two recent clients in particular that I have found intriguing. Both are in very different stages of their digital transformation and ERP journeys, but this leads […]
Organizational Change Management: The #1 Key to Digital Transformation Success
Over the last few weeks, I have met in person with about a dozen CIOs in different parts of the world. During my discussions with each of them, I conducted an informal survey to find out what was keeping them up at night. The number one response? By far, it was organizational change management. Some […]
Digital Transformation 101: The Cost of Doing Nothing
Investment in digital transformation is a necessity for any business today. However, it is seen as a necessary evil for many organizations rather than an opportunity for competitive advantage. Because of this, companies face delays in the decision process to acquire new technologies. Budgets and focus move to immediate, more tangible investments, such as new […]
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 […]