Top 3 Overrated vs. Underrated Digital Transformation Technologies
When evaluating potential technologies in a digital transformation, it is easy to see how overrated they can be. Some are not good fits for a specific organization, which may cause those underrated technologies to be overlooked. In my findings, I have identified three technologies that are overrated and the three technologies that are underrated when […]
How Human Flaws Lead to Digital Transformation Failure
There are many reasons why digital transformations fail. However, the most common root cause may come as a surprise. Often when projects fail, aspects like poor project management, customization of technology, and lack of resources come into focus. Unfortunately, many organizations do not understand that the core issue of these failures is human behavior. Over- […]
Introduction to Digital Health: How Technology is Transforming Healthcare
The healthcare industry is going through massive changes and much of this evolution is being fueled by both transformation and technology. When working with clients in the healthcare industry, especially after the worldwide pandemic, we’ve identified these common themes: The pandemic has fueled a lot of change in the healthcare industry. A long-term trend towards […]
Why Human Resources and HCM Are Key to Digital Transformation
When thinking about what stakeholders are identifying as most important to make a digital transformation successful, it’s easy to pinpoint project managers, executive stakeholders, outside consultants, and system integrators. But no one wants to talk about the real unsung heroes in this debate, the employees in human resources. Here are the ways they can help […]
El papel de los consultores en la transformación digital
Sam Graham Es indiscutible que las empresas deben hacer, por sà mismas, la mayor parte posible del trabajo que requieren sus proyectos de ERP o de transformación digital (a partir de ahora llamada DT para la brevedad), por varias razones, entre ellas: mantiene los costos bajos, facilita la aceptación de los usuarios porque el sistema […]
Why You Should Not Be a Consultant
There’s a lot of reasons why you should not be a consultant, but to be fair, there’s a lot of reasons why you should as well.
What is System Architecture?
System architecture is a key to an effective digital transformation, especially in today’s day and age with the plethora of technologies an organization needs to succeed. With a variety of supporting technologies, system architecture is becoming more important than ever. What exactly is system architecture and how does it apply to digital transformations? Stayed tuned! […]
How to Fix Digital Transformations Stuck in The Past
Though digital transformation has evolved over the years, but there’s also a lot that hasn’t changed, which in my opinion, should. I’ve been in the digital transformation space now for about 25 years. It’s impressive how much has changed in the space since the 90’s. Emerging technologies are on the rise, artificial intelligence, internet of […]
What I Learned About Digital Transformation in 2021
Just when I think that maybe I’ve learned everything there is to know about digital transformation, the New Year comes upon us and I realize that I have not, in fact, still have key learnings to harvest. What are those things that I learned in 2021? Let’s take a deep dive into my 2021 business […]
How to Manage Digital Transformations in the Mid-Market
If you’re a mid-market organization that’s about to go through a digital and business transformation, there are nuances that are unique to mid-market companies. Here at Third Stage, most of our clients are mid-market organizations. By mid-market, I mean, somewhere between 100 million US dollars in revenue per year and a billion dollars. Big enough […]
What is the Best Digital Transformation Methodology?
When embarking on a digital transformation, there is a variety of different implementation methodologies to choose from. In fact, these methodologies can oftentimes conflict with one another, and it can be difficult to know which methodology or methodologies to use. Today, I will cover these questions: What are some of those major methodologies? How do […]
Organizational Requirements for Digital Transformation Success
Whether you succeed or fail in your digital transformation, is entirely up to you. Success does not depend on independent consultants, system integrators, or software vendors. Get your act together and ensure that you are prepared for a digital transformation. One thing we’ve observed in the digital transformation space is, many organizations feel as though […]