In this episode, Jeroen Beentjes highlights the EPM mistakes made and lessons learned by industry experts Benno van Ingen and Tim Ahmad. They discuss the dangers of the “lift and shift” approach and present alternative strategies for successful EPM implementation. Additionally, the episode touches on the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in EPM. Emphasizing its transformative power in streamlining processes and driving innovation. Episode chapters: 00:00-Introduction 02:05-Recap on most recent EPM events 07:50-Business planning processes are evolving 08:50-Worst mistake in an EPM implementation 14:20-The “lift and shift” approach 17:55-The challenge for software vendors 20:50-Is an EPM implementation a catalyst for change? 23:39-The future of AI in EPM processes 27:00-Outro