Preparing for a SAP SuccessFactors or Workday Implementation
If there is one thing that we have learned from our lessons from 1,000 HCM implementations, it is that your level of transformation success hinges on the things you do before you ever start. There are a number of best practices that should drive how you prepare for your SAP SuccessFactors or Workday implementation. Cliff […]
Comparison of SAP SuccessFactors vs. Workday HCM Software
Recently we participated in anHCM conference that opened our eyes to new comparisons and discussions about the differences and similarities between SAP SuccessFactors vs. Workday HCM software. Both products are the most comprehensive of their kind in today’s market, but like all things software related, it’s important to understand the different things that your business […]
Summary of Findings from the 2019 ERP Report
A few weeks ago, we released the 2019 ERP Report. Unlike similar studies of years past, this one digs deeper into the statistical root causes of success versus failure – and the findings are very eye-opening. Overview of the 2019 ERP Report The study examines ERP implementations over the last 20 years, with a particular […]
Lessons from 1,000 HCM Implementations
Over the last 20 years, I have had the good fortune of being involved with over 1,000 different HCM implementations. My role varied from being a project manager, program manager, expert witness, executive steering committee member, organizational change lead, business process lead, project recovery consultant, third party oversight consultant, and a host of other roles. […]
Selecting your SAP S/4HANA, Oracle Cloud, or Microsoft Dynamics 365 Implementation Partner
There are plenty of articles and blogs circling the internet, providing tips and best practices for selecting the appropriate ERP software, and with good reason. Choosing the wrong system can be devastating for a business. What is not so highly covered, however, is the importance of selecting the right SAP S/4HANA, Oracle Cloud ERP, or […]
ERP Request for Proposal (RFP): What Do You Want Your New Software to Achieve?
By Sam Graham Perhaps more frequently known as a Request for Proposal (RFP), an Invitation to Tender (ITT) or a Statement of User Requirements (SOUR), a written statement of what a new system is required to deliver is essential to achievement of a successful project but is one of the hardest things to do. The […]
Have You Ever Been “Accentured”?
What does “Accentured” mean? Very different than being “delighted,” this term has become increasingly popular among boutique consulting firms and independents. More importantly, it is a term we have heard clients use to refer to their experiences with the large SAP, Oracle, and ERP system integrators. To be clear on a couple of points: First, […]
How to Define Your Global Digital Transformation Strategy
Every organization has a lot of decisions to make regarding its digital strategy. But, companies with international operations have an entirely different set of decisions to make and challenges to address. This can make it difficult to define your global digital transformation strategy. We work with a number of organizations like this every day. For […]
Lessons from the 2019 Digital Transformation, HCM, and ERP Report
One of my favorite aspects of being in the digital transformation space for over 20 years is not just the experience we get working with clients each day, but the ability to study and analyze a broad sample of initiatives each year. Our latest 2019 Digital Transformation, HCM, and ERP Report reveals some invaluable lessons […]
Nessie, Sasquatch and the ERP System Integrator who Effectively Manages Change
So, which one sounds more elusive? I had a friend in college who had all the necessary documentation that Bigfoot exists… grainy photos, heat maps, testimonials, etc. There was simply no changing his mind. We all believe that we are right in our own minds, and in many cases trying to convince someone otherwise will […]
How to Ensure a Successful Workday or SuccessFactors HCM Implementation
Implementing any sort of digital transformation technology has its challenges. In some ways though, successful Workday or SuccessFactors HCM implementations are even more challenging. For one, Workday and SuccessFactors implementations typically affect more employees when compared to ERP or CRM implementations. Second, HR functions and processes aren’t the top priority or focus for most people […]