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.
What is the Difference Between Agile vs. Waterfall Software Deployments?
Agile software deployments are becoming very popular in the digital transformation space. They are meant to be a significant improvement over traditional waterfall deployments. But what exactly is the difference between agile and waterfall, and more importantly, how do you determine which path is right for you? That’s what I want to talk about here today.
¿Su transformación digital implicará un ERP o un ‘best of breed’?
Abundan los artÃculos sobre el fracaso del ERP y muchos ofrecen consejos útiles para evitarlo. Elegir el equipo adecuado, redactar un buen pliego de condiciones y realizar las pruebas adecuadas antes de la puesta en marcha son algunas de las muchas cosas que se comentan. Pero este artÃculo considera algo ligeramente diferente, y es que el proceso de selección del sistema puede dar lugar a que se elija el tipo de sistema equivocado. Es cierto que hay pocos sistemas realmente malos, pero no todos son adecuados para todas las empresas y, aunque una empresa no seleccione uno malo, a
How Do ERP Systems Work? [The Mechanics of ERP Software]
To really understand how ERP systems work it helps to not only look at Concepts and terms and definitions but also helps to really unpack and understand the mechanics of how ERP systems work. so what we want to do is talk about how the systems work and what you need to understand about ERP software one of the questions we often get as a consulting organization is how exactly do ERP systems work? We want to talk about the mechanics of how ERP systems work along with some of the nomenclature that you should be aware of.Â
Outdated ERP Systems That Organizations Need to Replace ASAP
When evaluating your enterprise systems for the 2020s and beyond it’s important to look at the ERP systems you have in place now and understand whether or not those systems are worth investing in or whether or not you should replace those systems. What are the systems you should be replacing in the 2020’s? That’s what we want to talk about here today.
Software Training And User Adoption Strategies
It’s widely understood that software training and user adoption are critical factors to any digital transformation, however, most organizations don’t do these functions very well. Why is that and what is it you can do to ensure that you handle software training and user adoption? That’s what we want to talk about here today.
How to Accelerate the Software Selection Process
When embarking on a software selection evaluation and selection process for your digital transformation, you don’t need to over complicate it, you don’t need to reinvent the wheel and you don’t need to get caught in analysis paralysis. But what are the ways that we can avoid some of these things so that we can actually fast track our evaluation process?
Top 10 Most Commonly Selected and Implemented ERP Systems
There are a plethora of ERP softwares to choose from in the marketplace today. Sorting through all of them can be a daunting process, so it can be helpful to look to the market to see which systems are most commonly adopted by organizations throughout the world. In this video I unveil the top 10 ERP systems that Third Stage Consulting has recommended the most to our clients from our offices throughout the world. This compilation is an independent ranking based on the frequency that our clients have chosen the leading ERP software in the market.
Top Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP Implementation Risks and Mitigation Strategies
Oracle Fusion Cloud Erp is one of the leading Enterprise Technologies in the space today. Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP has the potential to deliver a huge amount of value to organizations but there’s also a huge amount of risk that comes along with these implementations. What exactly are those risks? That is exactly what we want to talk about today.
If We Were Your Digital Transformation Leaders
The early steps you take in a digital transformation will largely determine whether your project is successful or not. We’ve compiled some helpful tips for getting started with our article today. In this article I will be your Digital Transformation Leader.
3 Things To Do BEFORE Selecting a Software
Selecting the right software for your organization is pivotal to maximizing the business value of your new systems and reducing the risk of failure, or expensive restoration project. We call it “Phase-0” or the pre-work to software selection. Many organizations prematurely jump into a full-on selection without understanding exactly what the business needs or the […]
What is Low Code / No Code Software? Are these Trending Systems a Match for Your Organization? 
Low code and no code software refers to programming platforms that allow users to create applications without traditional coding. Low code platforms provide a graphical user interface (GUI) for drag-and-drop functionality, while no code platforms require little or no coding knowledge. These types of software are designed to make the app development process faster and […]