The 10 Biggest Government IT Failures of All Time — And the Lessons They Teach
Government agencies have some of the most complex digital transformation challenges in the world. Between strict procurement rules, public accountability, entrenched processes, and sprawling stakeholder groups, the stakes are high — and so are the risks. Over the past few decades, we’ve seen a number of public-sector ERP and IT projects collapse under their own […]
ERP Failures: Stop Blaming Your Vendors, Start Fixing Your Planning
ERP failures aren’t happening because your system integrator can’t code fast enough. They’re happening because your organization didn’t make the right decisions before the project ever kicked off. That might sound harsh — but it’s also liberating. Because once you shift your focus from finger-pointing to forward planning, you can take back control of your […]
Cutting ERP Costs Without Cutting Corners
Most ERP projects don’t go over budget because of the software.They go over because of poor planning, bloated timelines, and the wrong people making the wrong decisions at the wrong time — all of which drive up ERP costs unnecessarily. The good news? It doesn’t have to be this way. At Third Stage Consulting, we’ve […]
Ripping Off the Band-Aid: The Truth About ERP Upgrades in the Cloud Era
Meta Description: The Upgrade Question: A Cloud-Era Reality Check When Chris on LinkedIn asked whether ERP providers would be pushing new platform versions that companies would be forced to adopt, it hit a nerve. Upgrades are one of the most anxiety-inducing aspects of ERP strategy. They’re time-consuming. They’re expensive. And they can disrupt your entire […]
How SPAR Group’s $100 Million SAP Implementation Turned into a Costly Failure
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementations are high-stakes endeavors. Organizations invest hundreds of millions of dollars to modernize their systems, optimize operations, and drive digital transformation. However, not every implementation is a success. Some, unfortunately, turn into costly disasters. One such case is the SAP S/4HANA implementation at SPAR Group, a multinational food retailer based in […]
Predicting Digital Transformation Failure: 5 Telltale Signs
Not many people know this, but it turns out we can predict the future, at least as it relates to digital transformation failure.
Who Is To Blame for Digital Transformation and ERP Implementation Failures?
Today, we’re delving into the challenges family-owned businesses face, particularly when transitioning from generation to generation, and exploring strategies for sustainable growth and success.
Lessons from the US Navy SAP ERP Failure
The US Navy, one of the largest organizations in the world, embarked on an ambitious ERP implementation project with the lofty goal of consolidating all its disparate legacy systems onto a single SAP platform. Initially, the approach involved conducting pilots across four different areas of the organization to test SAP implementations. However, this decentralized approach […]
Top 10 Project Management Failures [Most Common Project Manager Mistakes]
Project managers play a crucial role in determining the success or failure of a transformation project. Regrettably, many project managers prove to be highly ineffective, excelling in certain areas but faltering in essential aspects that can make or break the project’s outcome. The problem lies in the lack of proper training for project managers, leaving them unaware of their mistakes.
Why Do ERP Software Implementations Fail? [Top 5 Root Causes of ERP Failures]
While technology and the world have undergone significant changes, companies continue to struggle with their ERP implementations. Today, I aim to delve deeper into this issue, exploring the common root causes behind ERP implementation failures. Moreover, I will provide insights into what you can do differently to ensure the success of your project. Fortunately, this is not rocket science, and there are no major surprises. By understanding these root causes and actively avoiding them, you can significantly increase your chances of success while minimizing the risk of failure
Why Digital Transformations Are Failing at an Alarming Rate
Digital transformations are failing at an accelerated pace. In fact, the failure rate has reached epidemic proportions within the industry. It is important to understand why these failures are occurring more frequently over time and explore potential strategies for mitigating the associated risks.Â
Learning from the Mistakes That Cost CIOs and IT Leaders Their Jobs [Career Advice]
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.