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: 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.

The Transformation Ground Control podcast covers a number of topics important to digital and business transformation. This episode covers the following topics and interviews:   Lawsuit Against Microsoft & Crowdstrike, Q&A (Darian Chwialkowski, Third Stage Consulting) EU’s Artifiicial Intelligence Act (Darian Chwialkowski, Third Stage Consulting) Lessons from a Panel of Digital Transformation Experts (Panel) ERP Implementation FAQ’s   We also cover a number of other relevant topics related to digital and business transformation throughout the show.   🔗 Resources Discussed in this Episode: Setuply 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: 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: jw6Aw5dxnd1   Slide by Goo Goo Dolls License ID: 5VaBmRkjQlj   Viva La Vida by Coldplay License ID: Py65gxYxXwa   You Worry Me by Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats License ID: vOGWYOxzlzE   Your Woman by White Town License ID: 4am3xjZGlDQ   You’re Gonna Go Far Kid by The Offspring License ID: RBADod8PbnP   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:   Another ERP Software Cybersecurity Breach, Q&A (Darian Chwialkowski, Third Stage Consulting) Lessons from an ERP Implementation (Alex Ivkovic, CIO, CDF Corporation) Why Organizations Pursue Digital Transformations   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: 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: A92AX3gLWLM   Slide by Goo Goo Dolls License ID: rBXw9xQ6b37   Viva La Vida by Coldplay License ID: WVGqnDrLMar   You Worry Me by Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats License ID: 4ZPNyGk6OgM   Your Woman by White Town License ID: dL7XomBXQKy   You’re Gonna Go Far Kid by The Offspring License ID: L5yLD9x2yW6   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:   Crowdstrike Cybersecurity Attack, Q&A (Darian Chwialkowski, Third Stage Consulting) The Intersection of Manufacturing, AI & Change Management (Kate Arndt, Senior Manager, Amgen) Digital Maturity   We also cover a number of other relevant topics related to digital and business transformation throughout the show.   🔗 Resources Discussed in this Episode: Learn More About Priority Software: https://www.priority-software.com/lp/erp-nerpm2/?utm_source=erickimberling&utm_medium=media&utm_campaign=NERPM3 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: 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: D30Vv6Ov0Br   Slide by Goo Goo Dolls License ID: ArgbnY7Wg4x   Viva La Vida by Coldplay License ID: xvW7kL53WzR   You Worry Me by Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats License ID: kEVQDbdA387   Your Woman by White Town License ID: X2V42jER9Rm   You’re Gonna Go Far Kid by The Offspring License ID: XaYwLBdDm75   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

Darian Chwialkowski from Third Stage Consulting, a digital transformation expert, dives into how AI and RPA are revolutionizing hospital operations. He discusses practical strategies for inventory management and patient care improvements. The conversation also explores selecting top ERP systems for 2025, emphasizing the importance of tech agnosticism. Additionally, Darian highlights that successful business transformations don’t always require heavy technology investments, focusing instead on process optimization and leadership in fostering innovation.

The Transformation Ground Control podcast covers a number of topics important to digital and business transformation. This episode covers the following topics and interviews:   McDonalds Discontinuing AI Drive-Thru, Q&A (Darian Chwialkowski, Third Stage Consulting) Marine Corps Digital Transformation Initiative (Darian Chwialkowski) Managing Multi-National Digital Transformations (Aaron Patterson, Third Stage Consulting EMEA, Dean Sam, Third Stage Consulting APAC) Third Stage Consulting Growth Plans in EMEA (Aaron Patterson, EVP Third Stage Consulting EMEA)   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 Spinnaker: https://www.spinnakersupport.com/contact-us/?utm_source=influencer&utm_medium=Erickimberling Spinnaker—How Does 3PSS Differ from Software Publisher Support?: https://www.spinnakersupport.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/SpinnakerSupport_HowDoes3PSSDifferFromSoftwarePublisherSupport.pdf?utm_source=influencer&utm_medium=Eric&utm_content=howdoes3psdiffer Spinnaker—The Skeptics Guide to Third-Party Support: https://services.spinnakersupport.com/skeptics-guide-to-oracle-3ps/?utm_source=infleuncer&utm_campaign=EricK&utm_content=promo Order my Book ‘The Final Countdown’: https://a.co/d/cazlzqx     🔗 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: 4aY3JZLEXjk   Slide by Goo Goo Dolls License ID: Q4ON4A83PvE   Viva La Vida by Coldplay License ID: 0BoqqD3qoOG   You Worry Me by Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats License ID: GwO4Qd9KPZR   Your Woman by White Town License ID: Xb4xzEaRkDV   You’re Gonna Go Far Kid by The Offspring License ID: PJqday53Anw   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