Transformation Ground Control: Digital Transformation, ERP Implementation, Change Management, and Digital Strategy Everything You Need to Know About Creating a Digital Strategy & Roadmap for Your Digital Transformation
Jun 11, 2025
Join Greg Benton, Chief Strategy Officer at Third Stage Consulting, and Jan Baan, pioneering founder of Baan Software, as they dive into digital transformation. They discuss essential steps for creating an effective digital strategy, emphasizing the critical 'phase zero' approach for successful ERP implementation. Benton highlights the shift to composable ERP systems and AI integration, while Baan critiques traditional ERP and champions innovative solutions. Together, they explore the complexities of ERP selection and the future of technology in transforming businesses.
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Importance of Phase Zero Planning
- Start digital transformation with solid organizational alignment around business goals.
- Avoid "boiling the ocean" and plan phase zero to prepare people, processes, and technology.
Assess Readiness with Phase Zero
- Conduct phase zero upfront to assess organizational readiness and avoid pitfalls in transformation projects.
- Use phase zero to understand capability, change capacity, and align executive strategy.
Tools for Thorough Phase Zero
- Use tools like a pre-launch checklist to ensure thorough phase zero execution.
- Evaluate organizational readiness in people, processes, and data to improve implementation success.
