Demystifying Change Management: Preparing Organizations for the Future
In the world of digital transformation, change management often emerges as a critical but sometimes misunderstood concept. What does change management truly mean? At its core, it encompasses all the steps an organization takes to prepare its people for upcoming shifts—whether those are changes in processes, technology, or organizational structure. As technology accelerates at unprecedented […]
How To Simplify Digital Transformations and ERP Software Implementations
When delving into the world of digital transformation, the intricate details and complexity can be daunting. The myriad of technical terms, diverse technologies, and numerous considerations can be overwhelming. Amidst this complexity, it is vital not to lose sight of the fundamental principles of digital transformation. Our objective today is to distill the essence of digital transformation into a comprehensible format, enabling you to manage your projects more effectively.
5 steps to solidify your digital transformation strategy
Digital transformation is a daunting task for any organization, and it can seem impossible to get things rolling without a solid strategy. You can also invest a tremendous amount of time, money, and energy, only to end up with a digital transformation failure. From digital transformations on small scale, like website upgrades and eCommerce deployments, […]
Identifying Employee Resistance in your Digital Transformation
When heading into a digital transformation, the concept of resistance becomes a real threat. Resistance can come at the user level, manager level and in some cases even the executive level. Before jumping into the deep end and blindly communicating what is happening and why change is good to the masses, we strongly recommend first […]
From Value Creation to Value Destruction: The PE Digital Transformation Trap
Private equity firms don’t invest in companies for fun — they invest to create value. But what happens when your digital transformation strategy backfires? When instead of improving EBITDA, your tech initiative drains capital, disrupts operations, and adds risk to your exit timeline? That’s not a hypothetical. It’s what we see far too often in PE-backed companies […]
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 […]
Lander Talent
We’re builders, not salespeople. Lander Talent Connecting Top Talent with Transformational Opportunities Lander Talent is a community-driven, expert-led staffing firm specializing in ERP, IT, and digital transformation. Find Your Next Role Human-first. People-first. Truth-first. At Lander Talent, we believe that great teams don’t just hit deadlines—they change trajectory. Founded by Jonathan Whipple and Eric Kimberling, […]
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 […]
Hiring the right ERP partner won’t save your transformation — but building the right internal team just might.
In most digital transformations, leaders tend to obsess over choosing the “right” technology or the “best” system integrator. But what often gets overlooked is the team sitting inside your own four walls — the internal team responsible for making or breaking your transformation. So how do you assemble the right team? We sat down with […]
AI Code Assistants: Hype, Headlines, and the Hidden Truth
Why smart leaders are asking tougher questions about AI productivity claims. AI-powered code assistants—like GitHub Copilot and others—have quickly become one of the most hyped use cases for generative AI in enterprise tech. With bold claims like “30% developer productivity gains,” it’s no wonder that CIOs and CTOs are under pressure to adopt. But here’s […]
AI in ERP: What Customers Want vs. What They Fear
Why adoption is lagging—and how to move forward with clarity and control. AI is no longer a futuristic concept in enterprise tech. It’s here. It’s embedded in your ERP, your analytics, your workflows. And just like cloud five years ago, AI is quickly becoming a non-negotiable. But while organizations recognize they must embrace AI, many […]
Why Most SAP Customers Still Haven’t Moved to S/4HANA
And why that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Despite SAP’s aggressive push to migrate its customer base to S/4HANA, the reality on the ground tells a very different story. A recent study from SAP Insider reveals a staggering truth: 35,000 SAP customers haven’t even started their S/4HANA transformations, and another 30,000 haven’t completed the move. […]