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

The Transformation Ground Control podcast covers a number of topics important to digital and business transformation. This episode covers the following topics and interviews:    AI in Healthcare and SuccessFactors, Q&A (Darian Chwialkowski, Third Stage Consulting)  Data Management and Governance in Digital Transformations (Imad Syed, PiLog)  What ERP Software Vendors Don’t Want You to Know    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/     📱 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:  Crazy by Seal  License ID: KNrjaxgWlq6    Slide by Goo Goo Dolls  License ID: 8Ze76o1GRa3    You Worry Me by Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats  License ID: XRyKZ35qm1E   You’re Gonna Go Far Kid by The Offspring  License ID: j8kjzjZVkov    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 

The Transformation Ground Control podcast covers a number of topics important to digital and business transformation. This episode covers the following topics and interviews:   Vendor News: Microsoft, Salesforce & SAP, Q&A (Darian Chwialkowski, Third Stage Consulting) Ethics in Artificial Intelligence (Paige Lord, GitHub) Hidden Costs of Cloud ERP Software   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/   📱 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: Crazy by Seal License ID: 7J5omkZjqv0   Slide by Goo Goo Dolls License ID: zJ9djdxzvbZ   Viva La Vida by Coldplay License ID: pyEevPMe4rW   You’re Gonna Go Far Kid by The Offspring License ID: 8L3WjdNpz6g   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

Dive into the intriguing implications of Hubspot's acquisition of Cacheflow and its impact on CRM strategies. Learn how business intelligence plays a crucial role in enhancing ERP implementations, with insights from industry experts. Discover effective strategies for successful Oracle Fusion Cloud implementations and the importance of clean data in AI and BI. The discussion touches on navigating the complexities of ERP choices and the integration of real-time data, emphasizing the need for tailored approaches in digital transformation.

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 & Carahsoft Investigation Update, Q&A (Darian Chwialkowski, Third Stage Consulting) Third Party Support Options (Scott Hays, Rimini Street) What Tom Brady Can Teach Us about Digital Transformation   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/   📱 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: Crazy by Seal License ID: yXDxoql6jRg   Don’t Get Me Wrong by Pretenders License ID: 0MeGPjn319J   Slide by Goo Goo Dolls License ID: azm137gLvAl   Viva La Vida by Coldplay License ID: q6Lg2Oq4NO1   You Worry Me by Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats License ID: 257EY53w7RE   Your Woman by White Town License ID: 2DLdwW8Bya3   You’re Gonna Go Far Kid by The Offspring License ID: keN9Jbqg45V   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

The Transformation Ground Control podcast covers a number of topics important to digital and business transformation. This episode covers the following topics and interviews:    Trends in Manufacturing Tech, Q&A (Darian Chwialkowski, Third Stage Consulting)  AI and Mass Surveillance (Dave Crysler, the Crysler Hub)  SAP S/4HANA's 2027 Deadline    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/     📱 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:  Crazy by Seal  License ID: YApNKkQZ9PM    Don’t Get Me Wrong by Pretenders  License ID: M6olGeqyJq9    Slide by Goo Goo Dolls  License ID: 9nwkx15goLl    Viva La Vida by Coldplay  License ID: AK9Dzd1QYkd    You Worry Me by Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats  License ID: JzWGmpk1a1w    Your Woman by White Town  License ID: XVOQJgNRWyl    You’re Gonna Go Far Kid by The Offspring  License ID: 0ROpnK36ZJB    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 

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 Pricing Models for ERP Vendors, Q&A (Darian Chwialkowski, Third Stage Consulting) The Importance of Implementation Planning and Phase 0 The Role of Digital Transformation Executive Sponsors 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 Pre-registration Page: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/2025digitaltransformationreport 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/   📱 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: Crazy by Seal License ID: qG7NgQkybK1   Don’t Get Me Wrong by Pretenders License ID: ERLamyJaLew   Slide by Goo Goo Dolls License ID: mzGdenoZRXM   Viva La Vida by Coldplay License ID: km8orAZX7pl   You Worry Me by Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats License ID: 2vAVmOoGa8L   Your Woman by White Town License ID: Mlp5qYOypLr   You’re Gonna Go Far Kid by The Offspring License ID: 56PWMgpx39j   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

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 to Localize Your AI Strategy, Q&A (Darian Chwialkowski, Third Stage Consulting) ERP Implementations the Right Way (Brett Beaubouef, Digital Transformation Author & Consultant) How Agile Leads to Digital Transformation Failure   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 Pre-registration Page: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/2025digitaltransformationreport 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/   📱 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: Crazy by Seal License ID: 96Yxbm2B4qJ   Don’t Get Me Wrong by Pretenders License ID: RQ4LQOXlGYX   Slide by Goo Goo Dolls License ID: gmZy65NezDM   Viva La Vida by Coldplay License ID: 6RD1zNmJB17   You Worry Me by Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats License ID: ZK0qE9680Ge   Your Woman by White Town License ID: Vpg4LqKng7m   You’re Gonna Go Far Kid by The Offspring License ID: by2m6QZBj4W   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

The Transformation Ground Control podcast covers a number of topics important to digital and business transformation. This episode covers the following topics and interviews:   Oracle and AT&T Collaboration, Q&A (Darian Chwialkowski, Third Stage Consulting) Digital Transformation in Mergers & Acquisitions, (Derek Selchow, West Monroe Partners) Digital Transformation Lessons from ChatGPT   We also cover a number of other relevant topics related to digital and business transformation throughout the show.   🔗 Resources Discussed in this Episode: Get in Touch with GURUS Solutions: https://gurussolutions.com/ Order my Book ‘The Final Countdown’: https://a.co/d/cazlzqx   2024 Digital Stratosphere: https://stratosphere2024.com/   🔗 More Digital Transformation Resources: 2024 Digital Enterprise Operations Report: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/2024digitalentopreport 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/   📱 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: Crazy by Seal License ID: XKxJ06JGR8m   Slide by Goo Goo Dolls License ID: w0897EpbDpW   Viva La Vida by Coldplay License ID: GDEMo5L2zV0   You Worry Me by Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats License ID: BKY9o2NxDpl   Your Woman by White Town License ID: 4gwxpY1bw0Q   You’re Gonna Go Far Kid by The Offspring License ID: VK9mlQMZJPp   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

Rachel Lyubovitzky, CEO of Setuply, dives deep into the world of implementation planning and project management. She emphasizes the importance of defining a clear digital strategy before projects begin, likening it to building a house. Topics include the often-overlooked 'Phase 0' of implementation, essential steps for client onboarding, and the critical role of program management. Rachel also discusses practical tips for assembling effective project teams and navigating the complexities of change management to ensure successful digital transformations.

Chilla Batori, Change Lead at FedEx, shares insights from her extensive experience in digital transformation and change management. She discusses the implications of the Workday and Salesforce partnership, emphasizing its impact on the ERP market. Batori dives into the Birmingham City Council's ERP failure, revealing lessons about budgeting and digital maturity. She highlights the critical role of effective communication and cultural understanding in successful change initiatives, especially within large organizations like FedEx.