

Transformation Ground Control: Digital Transformation, ERP Implementation, Change Management, and Digital Strategy
Major Tom Productions
Welcome to Transformation Ground Control, the podcast where we explore tech-agnostic digital transformation and digital strategy best practices with industry thought leaders. On this show, Eric Kimberling, Darian Chwialkowski, and other industry leaders discuss digital transformation strategies, tips, and lessons.
We also discuss organizational change management, ERP software implementations, emerging tech trends, business process improvement strategies, and other important topics - all without the software vendor marketing spin. So whether you’re just starting your digital transformation journey or you’re well on your way, tune in for some valuable insights and tips!
We also discuss organizational change management, ERP software implementations, emerging tech trends, business process improvement strategies, and other important topics - all without the software vendor marketing spin. So whether you’re just starting your digital transformation journey or you’re well on your way, tune in for some valuable insights and tips!
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Jan 28, 2026 • 2h 4min
Rimini Street Wins Multiple Industry Awards, How AI Is Affecting the World of ERP, Microsoft D365, Is it Worth it?
The Transformation Ground Control podcast covers a number of topics important to digital and business transformation. This episode covers the following topics and interviews:
Rimini Street Wins Multiple Industry Awards, Q&A (Darian Chwialkowski, Third Stage Consulting)
How AI Is Affecting the World of ERP (Tanya Gonzalez-Infor, Paul Farrell-ECI, Evgenya Kontorovich-Priority Software, Gareth Guest-Sage, Craig Sullivan-Oracle NetSuite, Christian Tabasa-TEC)
Microsoft D365, Is it Worth it?
We also cover a number of other relevant topics related to digital and business transformation throughout the show.
🔗 Resources Discussed in this Episode:
ORDER MY NEW BOOK: Welcome to the Jungle: https://a.co/d/hAFI7cN
CONTACT MY TEAM & I: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/contact-us/
FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: darian@majortom-productions.com
Try the Free LinkedIn Personal Branding Challenge: https://www.roloffconsulting.com/eric
Contact Marcus Harris at Taft Law: https://taftlaw.com/people/marcus-s-harris
🔗 More Digital Transformation Resources:
2026 Digital Transformation Report, pre-register: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/2026-digital-transformation-report
2025 Digital Transformation Report: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/2025-digital-transformation-report/
20 Lessons from 1,000 Digital Transformations: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/ebook-20-lessons-from-1000-erp-implementations/
2025 Guide to AI Strategy & Implementation: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/guide-to-ai-strategy/
Executive Guide to Digital Strategy and Implementation: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/executives-guide-to-digital-transformation/
Business Transformation Playbook: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/transformation-playbook/
Software Buyer's Guide: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/independentsoftwareselection/
Guide to Organizational Change Management: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/change-management-success/
Supply Chain Management Playbook: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/supply-chain-management/
2025 Manufacturing & Distribution Digital Transformation Report: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/manufacturing-distribution-digital-transformation-report-2025/
Government Digital Transformation Report: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/the-government-digital-transformation-report-2025/
Free Transformation Assessments: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/free-transformation-assessments/
Private Equity Playbook: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/erpduediligenceprivateequity/
TSC Resource Center: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/thought-leadership/
Connect With Me:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erickimberling/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erickimberling/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@erickimberling0
X: https://twitter.com/erickimberling
📩 Got Questions?
Contact me to brainstorm ideas for your digital transformation: eric.kimberling@thirdstage-consulting.com
🎵 Music in this Episode:
Summer by Simple Minds
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The House That Heaven Built by Japandroids
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Heat Waves by Glass Animals
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This weekly podcast series premiers live on YouTube every Wednesday at 8am New York/1pm London/9pm Hong Kong. You can also subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, Pandora, or your favorite podcast platform.
Watch more episodes here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyI-oIQSgI2DGXQKvUz-farHwls_B3G3i

Jan 21, 2026 • 2h 3min
Accenture's Acquisition of Faculty, How Mid-Market ERP Systems Are at a Crossroads, Are SAP's Days As Market Leader Over?
The Transformation Ground Control podcast covers a number of topics important to digital and business transformation. This episode covers the following topics and interviews:
Accenture's Acquisition of Faculty, Q&A (Darian Chwialkowski, Third Stage Consulting)
How Mid-Market ERP Systems Are at a Crossroads (Jose Gomez, IT leader at Stephen Gould and founder of EpiUsers.help & Kerrie Jordan, Epicor)
Are SAP's Days As Market Leader Over?
We also cover a number of other relevant topics related to digital and business transformation throughout the show.
🔗 Resources Discussed in this Episode:
ORDER MY NEW BOOK: Welcome to the Jungle: https://a.co/d/hAFI7cN
CONTACT MY TEAM & I: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/contact-us/
FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: darian@majortom-productions.com
Try the Free LinkedIn Personal Branding Challenge: https://www.roloffconsulting.com/eric
Contact Marcus Harris at Taft Law: https://taftlaw.com/people/marcus-s-harris
🔗 More Digital Transformation Resources:
2026 Digital Transformation Report, pre-register: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/2026-digital-transformation-report
2025 Digital Transformation Report: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/2025-digital-transformation-report/
20 Lessons from 1,000 Digital Transformations: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/ebook-20-lessons-from-1000-erp-implementations/
2025 Guide to AI Strategy & Implementation: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/guide-to-ai-strategy/
Executive Guide to Digital Strategy and Implementation: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/executives-guide-to-digital-transformation/
Business Transformation Playbook: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/transformation-playbook/
Software Buyer's Guide: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/independentsoftwareselection/
Guide to Organizational Change Management: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/change-management-success/
Supply Chain Management Playbook: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/supply-chain-management/
2025 Manufacturing & Distribution Digital Transformation Report: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/manufacturing-distribution-digital-transformation-report-2025/
Government Digital Transformation Report: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/the-government-digital-transformation-report-2025/
Free Transformation Assessments: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/free-transformation-assessments/
Private Equity Playbook: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/erpduediligenceprivateequity/
TSC Resource Center: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/thought-leadership/
Connect With Me:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erickimberling/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erickimberling/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@erickimberling0
X: https://twitter.com/erickimberling
📩 Got Questions?
Contact me to brainstorm ideas for your digital transformation: eric.kimberling@thirdstage-consulting.com
🎵 Music in this Episode:
Summer by Simple Minds
License ID: 12OqpVlJ6JE
The House That Heaven Built by Japandroids
License ID: 2xKjapgWX7z
Heat Waves by Glass Animals
License ID: Rz9AExWP9gw
Get this and other songs for your next YouTube video at https://lickd.co
This weekly podcast series premiers live on YouTube every Wednesday at 8am New York/1pm London/9pm Hong Kong. You can also subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, Pandora, or your favorite podcast platform.
Watch more episodes here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyI-oIQSgI2DGXQKvUz-farHwls_B3G3i

Jan 14, 2026 • 1h 46min
New Tech Laws of 2026, Legal Shifts and Regulatory Pressures in the ERP Space, Digital Transformation Mistakes that CFO’s Often Make
In this discussion, Marcus Harris, a seasoned software and technology attorney at Taft Law, shares insights about evolving tech laws expected by 2026. He elaborates on increasing regulatory pressures in the ERP landscape and how vendors often engineer lock-in through contractual designs. Harris also provides valuable tips for buyers on negotiating contracts and preparing for aggressive vendor audits. Additionally, he warns CFOs about common digital transformation pitfalls and emphasizes the importance of understanding operational disruptions and preserving intellectual property.

Jan 7, 2026 • 2h 7min
IT’s Having Its Best Year Since 1996, The 2025 ERP Awards, How Your ERP System Is Making You Weaker
In this discussion, Greg Benton, Chief Strategy Officer at Third Stage Consulting, shares his expertise in ERP strategy and happenings from the 2025 ERP Awards. He highlights the shift in IT, declaring it’s experiencing its best year since 1996. The conversation also dives into the critical insights about how ERP systems can inadvertently weaken organizations and the need for a shift towards better vendor evaluations. Benton also shares notable ERP winners, emphasizing the importance of understanding the evolving landscape of technology and its impact on businesses.

Dec 31, 2025 • 2h 4min
The Widening IT Talent Gap, How Executives Are Regaining Control of Their ERP Projects, Why Kingfisher Said No to SAP S/4HANA
Stuart Robb, EVP at Third Stage Consulting and ERP transformation expert, delves into the pressing issues facing businesses today. He discusses the widening IT talent gap and its impact on digital transformation efforts, emphasizing the need for effective management of system integrators. Robb shares insights on regaining control over ERP projects, highlighting governance best practices. He also explains why Kingfisher chose to stick with its existing system instead of transitioning to SAP S/4HANA, shedding light on the broader implications for the industry.

Dec 24, 2025 • 1h 50min
New AI Standards Group, Talent Mistakes That Cost CIOs Millions, What You Need to Know About Working With Big 4 Consultants
The Transformation Ground Control podcast covers a number of topics important to digital and business transformation. This episode covers the following topics and interviews:
New AI Standards Group, Q&A (Darian Chwialkowski, Third Stage Consulting)
Talent Mistakes That Cost CIOs Millions (Jonathan Whipple, Lander Talent)
What You Need to Know About Working With Big 4 Consultants
We also cover a number of other relevant topics related to digital and business transformation throughout the show.
🔗 Resources Discussed in this Episode:
ORDER MY NEW BOOK: Welcome to the Jungle: https://a.co/d/hAFI7cN
CONTACT MY TEAM & I: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/contact-us/
FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: darian@majortom-productions.com
Try the Free LinkedIn Personal Branding Challenge: https://www.roloffconsulting.com/eric
Contact Marcus Harris at Taft Law: https://taftlaw.com/people/marcus-s-harris
🔗 More Digital Transformation Resources:
2026 Digital Transformation Report, pre-register: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/2026-digital-transformation-report
2025 Digital Transformation Report: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/2025-digital-transformation-report/
20 Lessons from 1,000 Digital Transformations: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/ebook-20-lessons-from-1000-erp-implementations/
2025 Guide to AI Strategy & Implementation: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/guide-to-ai-strategy/
Executive Guide to Digital Strategy and Implementation: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/executives-guide-to-digital-transformation/
Business Transformation Playbook: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/transformation-playbook/
Software Buyer's Guide: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/independentsoftwareselection/
Guide to Organizational Change Management: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/change-management-success/
Supply Chain Management Playbook: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/supply-chain-management/
2025 Manufacturing & Distribution Digital Transformation Report: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/manufacturing-distribution-digital-transformation-report-2025/
Government Digital Transformation Report: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/the-government-digital-transformation-report-2025/
Free Transformation Assessments: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/free-transformation-assessments/
Private Equity Playbook: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/erpduediligenceprivateequity/
TSC Resource Center: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/thought-leadership/
Connect With Me:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erickimberling/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erickimberling/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@erickimberling0
X: https://twitter.com/erickimberling
📩 Got Questions?
Contact me to brainstorm ideas for your digital transformation: eric.kimberling@thirdstage-consulting.com
🎵 Music in this Episode:
Sunday Best by Surfaces
License ID: XGo0z8P4aZL
Bring Me To Life by Evanescence
License ID: PjR40lb8R9G
Lola (2020 Stereo Remaster) by The Kinks
License ID: AW4Gl5YYkm5
Get this and other songs for your next YouTube video at https://lickd.co
This weekly podcast series premiers live on YouTube every Wednesday at 8am New York/1pm London/9pm Hong Kong. You can also subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, Pandora, or your favorite podcast platform.
Watch more episodes here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyI-oIQSgI2DGXQKvUz-farHwls_B3G3i

Dec 17, 2025 • 2h 4min
The US Software Reform Bill, The Inconvenient Tech Truths that Leaders Don’t Want to Hear, Why the Consulting Industry Is Broken
The Transformation Ground Control podcast covers a number of topics important to digital and business transformation. This episode covers the following topics and interviews:
The US Software Reform Bill, Q&A (Darian Chwialkowski, Third Stage Consulting)
The Inconvenient Tech Truths that Leaders Don’t Want to Hear
Why the Consulting Industry Is Broken
We also cover a number of other relevant topics related to digital and business transformation throughout the show.
🔗 Resources Discussed in this Episode:
ORDER MY NEW BOOK: Welcome to the Jungle: https://a.co/d/hAFI7cN
CONTACT MY TEAM & I: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/contact-us/
FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: darian@majortom-productions.com
Try the Free LinkedIn Personal Branding Challenge: https://www.roloffconsulting.com/eric
Contact Marcus Harris at Taft Law: https://taftlaw.com/people/marcus-s-harris
🔗 More Digital Transformation Resources:
2026 Digital Transformation Report, pre-register: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/2026-digital-transformation-report
2025 Digital Transformation Report: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/2025-digital-transformation-report/
20 Lessons from 1,000 Digital Transformations: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/ebook-20-lessons-from-1000-erp-implementations/
2025 Guide to AI Strategy & Implementation: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/guide-to-ai-strategy/
Executive Guide to Digital Strategy and Implementation: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/executives-guide-to-digital-transformation/
Business Transformation Playbook: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/transformation-playbook/
Software Buyer's Guide: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/independentsoftwareselection/
Guide to Organizational Change Management: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/change-management-success/
Supply Chain Management Playbook: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/supply-chain-management/
2025 Manufacturing & Distribution Digital Transformation Report: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/manufacturing-distribution-digital-transformation-report-2025/
Government Digital Transformation Report: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/the-government-digital-transformation-report-2025/
Free Transformation Assessments: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/free-transformation-assessments/
Private Equity Playbook: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/erpduediligenceprivateequity/
TSC Resource Center: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/thought-leadership/
Connect With Me:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erickimberling/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erickimberling/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@erickimberling0
X: https://twitter.com/erickimberling
📩 Got Questions?
Contact me to brainstorm ideas for your digital transformation: eric.kimberling@thirdstage-consulting.com
🎵 Music in this Episode:
Sunday Best by Surfaces
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Bring Me To Life by Evanescence
License ID: RymD2QBGEkV
Lola (2020 Stereo Remaster) by The Kinks
License ID: aoOMbxkpV8G
Get this and other songs for your next YouTube video at https://lickd.co
This weekly podcast series premiers live on YouTube every Wednesday at 8am New York/1pm London/9pm Hong Kong. You can also subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, Pandora, or your favorite podcast platform.
Watch more episodes here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyI-oIQSgI2DGXQKvUz-farHwls_B3G3i

Dec 10, 2025 • 1h 52min
New Software Pricing Models in the Enterprise Tech Space, How to Rescue a Troubled Digital Transformation Project, How to Create a Realistic Implementation Plan for Your Project
The Transformation Ground Control podcast covers a number of topics important to digital and business transformation. This episode covers the following topics and interviews:
New Software Pricing Models in the Enterprise Tech Space, Q&A (Darian Chwialkowski, Third Stage Consulting)
How to Rescue a Troubled Digital Transformation Project
How to Create a Realistic Implementation Plan for Your Project
We also cover a number of other relevant topics related to digital and business transformation throughout the show.
🔗 Resources Discussed in this Episode:
ORDER MY NEW BOOK: Welcome to the Jungle: https://a.co/d/hAFI7cN
CONTACT MY TEAM & I: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/contact-us/
FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: darian@majortom-productions.com
Try the Free LinkedIn Personal Branding Challenge: https://www.roloffconsulting.com/eric
Contact Marcus Harris at Taft Law: https://taftlaw.com/people/marcus-s-harris
🔗 Explore Our Latest Resources:
2026 Digital Transformation Report, pre-register: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/2026-digital-transformation-report
2025 Digital Transformation Report: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/2025-digital-transformation-report/
20 Lessons from 1,000 Digital Transformations: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/ebook-20-lessons-from-1000-erp-implementations/
2025 Guide to AI Strategy & Implementation: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/guide-to-ai-strategy/
Executive Guide to Digital Strategy and Implementation: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/executives-guide-to-digital-transformation/
Business Transformation Playbook: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/transformation-playbook/
Software Buyer's Guide: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/independentsoftwareselection/
Guide to Organizational Change Management: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/change-management-success/
Supply Chain Management Playbook: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/supply-chain-management/
2025 Manufacturing & Distribution Digital Transformation Report: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/manufacturing-distribution-digital-transformation-report-2025/
Government Digital Transformation Report: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/the-government-digital-transformation-report-2025/
Free Transformation Assessments: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/free-transformation-assessments/
Private Equity Playbook: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/erpduediligenceprivateequity/
TSC Resource Center: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/thought-leadership/
Connect With Me:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erickimberling/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erickimberling/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@erickimberling0
X: https://twitter.com/erickimberling
📩 Got Questions?
Contact me to brainstorm ideas for your digital transformation: eric.kimberling@thirdstage-consulting.com
🎵 Music in this Episode:
Sunday Best by Surfaces
License ID: z3eWo3WVeQq
Bring Me To Life by Evanescence
License ID: k8vA5Y4xvR0
Lola (2020 Stereo Remaster) by The Kinks
License ID: wKVwYAkLGnX
Get this and other songs for your next YouTube video at https://lickd.co
This weekly podcast series premiers live on YouTube every Wednesday at 8am New York/1pm London/9pm Hong Kong. You can also subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, Pandora, or your favorite podcast platform.
Watch more episodes here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyI-oIQSgI2DGXQKvUz-farHwls_B3G3i

Dec 3, 2025 • 1h 51min
India’s New Data Privacy Rules, Digital Transformation Trends and Predictions For 2026, The Difference Between Project Management and Program Management
The Transformation Ground Control podcast covers a number of topics important to digital and business transformation. This episode covers the following topics and interviews:
India’s New Data Privacy Rules, Q&A (Darian Chwialkowski, Third Stage Consulting)
Digital Transformation Trends and Predictions For 2026
The Difference Between Project Management and Program Management
We also cover a number of other relevant topics related to digital and business transformation throughout the show.
🔗 Resources Discussed in this Episode:
Order my Book ‘Welcome To The Jungle’: https://a.co/d/hAFI7cN
Try the Free LinkedIn Personal Branding Challenge: https://www.roloffconsulting.com/eric
Contact Marcus Harris at Taft Law: https://taftlaw.com/people/marcus-s-harris
🔗 More Digital Transformation Resources:
2025 Digital Transformation Report: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/2025-digital-transformation-report/
20 Lessons from 1,000 Digital Transformations: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/ebook-20-lessons-from-1000-erp-implementations/
2025 Guide to AI Strategy & Implementation: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/guide-to-ai-strategy/
Free Transformation Assessments: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/free-transformation-assessments/
Executive Guide to Digital Strategy and Implementation: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/executives-guide-to-digital-transformation
Business Transformation Playbook: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/transformation-playbook/
Software Buyer's Guide: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/softwarebuyersguide
Digital Strategy & Implementation Readiness Framework: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/digitalstrategyframework
Guide to Organizational Change Management: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/the-definitive-guide-to-erp-hcm-organizational-change-management
Supply Chain Management Playbook: https://thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/mastering-the-chain-a-comprehensive-guide-to-supply-chain-management/
2025 Manufacturing & Distribution Digital Transformation Report: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/manufacturinganddistributionreport?hs_preview=ftpOpIVT-192424962864
Government Digital Transformation Report: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/government-digital-transformation-report?hs_preview=ebDmdyyN-191817540458
TSC Resource Center: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/thought-leadership/
Connect With Me:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erickimberling/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erickimberling/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@erickimberling0
X: https://twitter.com/erickimberling
📩 Got Questions?
Contact me to brainstorm ideas: eric.kimberling@thirdstage-consulting.com
🎵 Music in this Episode:
Sunday Best by Surfaces
License ID: m63wVNYD72K
Bring Me To Life by Evanescence
License ID: NgDZdkNbPAK
Lola (2020 Stereo Remaster) by The Kinks
License ID: WrR5bngnMX3
Get this and other songs for your next YouTube video at https://lickd.co
This weekly podcast series premiers live on YouTube every Wednesday at 8am New York/1pm London/9pm Hong Kong. You can also subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, Pandora, or your favorite podcast platform.
Watch more episodes here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyI-oIQSgI2DGXQKvUz-farHwls_B3G3i

Nov 26, 2025 • 1h 53min
Zimmer Biomet’s $172 Million SAP Failure, The Digital Transformation Playbook for 2026, $10 Million is Being Invested in Portugal’s AI Data Hub
The Transformation Ground Control podcast covers a number of topics important to digital and business transformation. This episode covers the following topics and interviews:
Zimmer Biomet’s $172 Million SAP Failure, Q&A (Darian Chwialkowski, Third Stage Consulting)
The Digital Transformation Playbook for 2026
$10 Million is Being Invested in Portugal’s AI Data Hub
We also cover a number of other relevant topics related to digital and business transformation throughout the show.
🔗 Resources Discussed in this Episode:
Order my Book ‘Welcome To The Jungle’: https://a.co/d/hAFI7cN
Try the Free LinkedIn Personal Branding Challenge: https://www.roloffconsulting.com/eric
Contact Marcus Harris at Taft Law: https://taftlaw.com/people/marcus-s-harris
🔗 More Digital Transformation Resources:
2025 Digital Transformation Report: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/2025-digital-transformation-report/
20 Lessons from 1,000 Digital Transformations: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/ebook-20-lessons-from-1000-erp-implementations/
2025 Guide to AI Strategy & Implementation: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/guide-to-ai-strategy/
Free Transformation Assessments: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/free-transformation-assessments/
Executive Guide to Digital Strategy and Implementation: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/executives-guide-to-digital-transformation
Business Transformation Playbook: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/transformation-playbook/
Software Buyer's Guide: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/softwarebuyersguide
Digital Strategy & Implementation Readiness Framework: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/digitalstrategyframework
Guide to Organizational Change Management: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/the-definitive-guide-to-erp-hcm-organizational-change-management
Supply Chain Management Playbook: https://thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/mastering-the-chain-a-comprehensive-guide-to-supply-chain-management/
2025 Manufacturing & Distribution Digital Transformation Report: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/manufacturinganddistributionreport?hs_preview=ftpOpIVT-192424962864
Government Digital Transformation Report: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/government-digital-transformation-report?hs_preview=ebDmdyyN-191817540458
TSC Resource Center: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/thought-leadership/
Connect With Me:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erickimberling/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erickimberling/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@erickimberling0
X: https://twitter.com/erickimberling
📩 Got Questions?
Contact me to brainstorm ideas: eric.kimberling@thirdstage-consulting.com
🎵 Music in this Episode:
Sunday Best by Surfaces
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Bring Me To Life by Evanescence
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Lola (2020 Stereo Remaster) by The Kinks
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