Transformation Ground Control: Digital Transformation, ERP Implementation, Change Management, and Digital Strategy

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Aug 13, 2025 • 1h 58min

SAP’s $1.5 Billion Bet on AI, Inside a Real World SAP Implementation, Shocking Whistleblower Claims about S/4HANA

The Transformation Ground Control podcast covers a number of topics important to digital and business transformation. This episode covers the following topics and interviews:   SAP’s $1.5 Billion Bet on AI, Q&A (Darian Chwialkowski, Third Stage Consulting) Inside a Real World SAP Implementation (Justin Rauner, CTO at Kiewit) Shocking Whistleblower Claims about S/4HANA   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 ‘The Final Countdown’: https://a.co/d/cazlzqx   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: Ain't It Fun by Paramore License ID: Qno0NDGE5Dz   Lola (2020 Stereo Remaster) by The Kinks License ID: xPG49nLDl3Q   You’re Gonna Go Far Kid by The Offspring License ID: 3KQnNAv4Qla   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
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Aug 6, 2025 • 1h 53min

ERP Lessons from the Frontlines of SMB Implementations, Why SMBs Should Embrace Bots, Shocking Reason Tech Projects Fail Every Time

The Transformation Ground Control podcast covers a number of topics important to digital and business transformation. This episode covers the following topics and interviews:   ERP Lessons from the Frontlines of SMB Implementations, Q&A (Darian Chwialkowski, Third Stage Consulting) Why SMBs Should Embrace Bots (Nate Stroeher & Geordie McDougall, Third Stage Consulting) Shocking Reason Tech Projects Fail Every Time   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 ‘The Final Countdown’: https://a.co/d/cazlzqx   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/ai-strategy-implementation/ 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: Ain't It Fun by Paramore License ID: GjamYrW7aVl   Lola (2020 Stereo Remaster) by The Kinks License ID: G9BoPwkeYjg   You’re Gonna Go Far Kid by The Offspring License ID: AnDnX4BYjGY   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
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Jul 30, 2025 • 2h 30min

Supply Chain from the Inside Out and The Impact of Trump’s Tariffs

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 Impact of Trump’s Tariffs, Q&A (Darian Chwialkowski, Third Stage Consulting) Redesigning the Supply Chain from the Inside Out (Jan Baan, Ema Roloff, Casey Jenkins, Will Quinn) Walmart’s US Supply Chain Playbook   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 ‘The Final Countdown’: https://a.co/d/cazlzqx   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/ai-strategy-implementation/ 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: Ain't It Fun by Paramore License ID:  lR3QrrzkDkP   Lola (2020 Stereo Remaster) by The Kinks License ID: m8Rjrr9bRdP   You’re Gonna Go Far Kid by The Offspring License ID: EzBDRRQjxm1   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
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Jul 23, 2025 • 2h 10min

How Elon Musk’s Chatbot Grok Will be Used by Federal Agencies, The Future of ERP and AI in 2025, 4 Digital Strategies That Will Dominate the Future of Enterprise Tech

The Transformation Ground Control podcast covers a number of topics important to digital and business transformation. This episode covers the following topics and interviews:   How Elon Musk’s Chatbot Grok Will be Used by Federal Agencies, Q&A (Darian Chwialkowski, Third Stage Consulting) The Future of ERP and AI in 2025 (Senior leaders from Oracle NetSuite, Infor, Epicor, and Priority Software) 4 Digital Strategies That Will Dominate the Future of Enterprise Tech   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 ‘The Final Countdown’: https://a.co/d/cazlzqx   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/ai-strategy-implementation/ 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: Ain't It Fun by Paramore License ID: 0YeNjjRkeXx   Lola (2020 Stereo Remaster) by The Kinks License ID: bK04nnY9aPZ   Your Woman by White Town License ID: ZzJYAABBJq3   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
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Jul 16, 2025 • 2h 9min

Big Tech vs. the EU, How to Slash Implementation Time and Cost, How to Cut Through the ERP AI Hype

The Transformation Ground Control podcast covers a number of topics important to digital and business transformation. This episode covers the following topics and interviews:   Big Tech vs. the EU, Q&A (Darian Chwialkowski, Third Stage Consulting) How to Slash Implementation Time and Cost (Khalid Morris, Third Stage Consulting) How to Cut Through the ERP AI Hype   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 ‘The Final Countdown’: https://a.co/d/cazlzqx   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/ Digital Transformation Resource Center: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/thought-leadership/ Software Buyer's Guide: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/softwarebuyersguide Supply Chain Management Playbook: https://thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/mastering-the-chain-a-comprehensive-guide-to-supply-chain-management/ Digital Strategy 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 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 Assessment: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/free-transformation-assessments/    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: Lola (2020 Stereo Remaster) by The Kinks License ID: ZRrp32wLEA6   Ain't It Fun by Paramore License ID: QVbADZgkWNR   Your Woman by White Town License ID: 2V6jpdBVePz   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
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Jul 8, 2025 • 2h 4min

Why It’s Time to Rethink “Rip-and-Replace” ERP, Why ERP is Dying, 25-Year ERP Consultant Reveals Why The 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:   Why It’s Time to Rethink “Rip-and-Replace” ERP, Q&A (Darian Chwialkowski, Third Stage Consulting) Why ERP is Dying (Greg Benton, Third Stage Consulting) 25-Year ERP Consultant Reveals Why The 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 Book ‘The Final Countdown’: https://a.co/d/cazlzqx   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/ Digital Transformation Resource Center: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/thought-leadership/ Software Buyer's Guide: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/softwarebuyersguide Supply Chain Management Playbook: https://thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/mastering-the-chain-a-comprehensive-guide-to-supply-chain-management/ Digital Strategy 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 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 Assessment: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/free-transformation-assessments/    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: Lola (2020 Stereo Remaster) by The Kinks License ID: GlAGky9wA9w   Ain't It Fun by Paramore License ID: wzJGXPg9aL6   Your Woman by White Town License ID: dKBXXnMQB7p   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
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Jul 2, 2025 • 3h 1min

Pentagon's $11B IT Modernization Struggles, SAAQ's Government SAP ERP Project Failure, Government ERP Implementation Lessons Learned

The Transformation Ground Control podcast covers a number of topics important to digital and business transformation. This episode covers the following topics and interviews:    1. Pentagon’s $11B IT Modernization Struggles, Q&A   2. What Do People, Government & Public Sector Need to Know About Digital Transformation?  (Panel: Scott Bickley, Info-Tech, Fred Hessler, Third Stage Consulting, Marcus Harris, Taft Law, Ron Puccinelli, City of Menifee)  3. Government ERP Implementation Lessons Learned (Ron Puccinelli, City of Menifee)    We also cover a number of other relevant topics related to digital and business transformation throughout the show.    🔗 Resources Discussed in this Episode:  Government Digital Transformation Report: Coming soon! Register here: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/government-digital-transformation-report?hs_preview=ebDmdyyN-191817540458  Order my Book ‘The Final Countdown’: https://a.co/d/cazlzqx    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/   Digital Transformation Resource Center: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/thought-leadership/  Software Buyer's Guide: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/softwarebuyersguide   Supply Chain Management Playbook: https://thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/mastering-the-chain-a-comprehensive-guide-to-supply-chain-management/   Digital Strategy 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   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 Assessment: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/free-transformation-assessments/    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:  Lola (2020 Stereo Remaster) by The Kinks   License ID: Vz8bK54vJ9n     Viva La Vida by Coldplay  License ID: Gy2xdnry23D     Your Woman by White Town  License ID: 6YpzPYE183R     Ain’t It Fun by Paramore  License ID: DbORZBgdO9p    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 
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Jun 26, 2025 • 3h 11min

Everything You Need to Know About Organizational Change 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:   Everything You Need to Know About Organizational Change Management OCM for ERP Implementations: https://www.youtube.com/live/KEqg3Ok2CAA?feature=share Top Change Management Strategies: https://youtube.com/live/UAcaw4ygLZ4?feature=share AI and Change Management: https://youtube.com/live/0JD9gaHjTz8?feature=share   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 ‘The Final Countdown’: https://a.co/d/cazlzqx   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/ Digital Transformation Resource Center: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/thought-leadership/ Software Buyer's Guide: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/softwarebuyersguide Supply Chain Management Playbook: https://thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/mastering-the-chain-a-comprehensive-guide-to-supply-chain-management/ Digital Strategy 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 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 Assessment: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/free-transformation-assessments/    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: Slide by Goo Goo Dolls License ID: Gxv2ZRPzvmJ   You Worry Me by Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats License ID: 8Yw6zLKPw4G   Your Woman by White Town License ID: y84NjNPe4vj   You’re Gonna Go Far Kid by The Offspring License ID: 5jrR691yrnQ   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
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Jun 25, 2025 • 2h 21min

Rimini Street Extending Support for SAP, Lessons from a Client’s ERP Implementation, CanYour Company Survive a Cyber Attack?

The Transformation Ground Control podcast covers a number of topics important to digital and business transformation. This episode covers the following topics and interviews:  How Rimini Street is Extending Support for SAP, Q&A (Darian Chwialkowski, Third Stage Consulting)  Lessons from a Client’s ERP Implementation (Seth Morth, Clair Global)  Can Your Company Can Survive a Cyber Attack?  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 ‘The Final Countdown’: https://a.co/d/cazlzqx    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/   Digital Transformation Resource Center: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/thought-leadership/  Software Buyer's Guide: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/softwarebuyersguide   Supply Chain Management Playbook: https://thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/mastering-the-chain-a-comprehensive-guide-to-supply-chain-management/   Digital Strategy 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   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 Assessment: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/free-transformation-assessments/    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:  Lola (2020 Stereo Remaster) by The Kinks  License ID: GMPLxG9gPNB    Viva La Vida (Live in Buenos Aires) by Coldplay  License ID: RjVM7yq8lP8    Your Woman by White Town  License ID: GqPRBVrAPaN    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 
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Jun 11, 2025 • 3h 15min

Everything You Need to Know About Creating a Digital Strategy & Roadmap for Your Digital Transformation

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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