Episodes
The Transformation Ground Control podcast covers a number of topics important to digital and business transformation. This episode covers the following topics and interviews: Cloud Adoption Amongst World Governments, Q&A How ERP Vendors are Using AI (Panel discussion with guests from SAP, Oracle NetSuite, Epicor, Infor, Priority Software, TEC and Rootstock Software) Lessons from Tech Titans (Evan Goldberg, NetSuite; Steve Murphy, Epicor; Kevin Samuelson, Infor; Jan Baan, Baan Software;...
Published 04/24/24
In this week's episode, I speak with Mitch Ottoson from Third Stage Consulting Group, to discuss a client that has recently canceled their S/4HANA implementation. We unpack the reasons leading up to the decision, the failure points and some of the lessons learned. We will also touch on Joule AI in the public cloud edition of S/4HANA.       CONTACT MY TEAM AND I: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/contact-us/ FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: [email protected]   🔗 RESOURCES...
Published 04/21/24
The Transformation Ground Control podcast covers a number of topics important to digital and business transformation. This episode covers the following topics and interviews: Salesforce Partnership with AWS, Q&A (Darian Chwialkowski, Third Stage Consulting) AI’s Impact on Business Operations & Its People (Lauren Ryder, Leading Edge Global) Digital Transformation Success vs Failure (Professor Hans Mulder) We also cover a number of other relevant topics related to digital and business...
Published 04/17/24
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 Restaurants, Q&A (Darian Chwialkowski, Third Stage Consulting) Phase 0 Implementation Planning (Adam Cheatham, Third Stage Consulting) Predicting Digital Transformation Failure We also cover a number of other relevant topics related to digital and business transformation throughout the show. 🔗 Resources...
Published 04/10/24
The Transformation Ground Control podcast covers a number of topics important to digital and business transformation. This episode covers the following topics and interviews: Microsoft’s AI News, Q&A 7 Strategies for ERP Implementation Success (Greg Benton, Third Stage Consulting) Trends in Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management Panel (Eric Kimberling, Third Stage Consulting; Andy Hrasky, Magna International; Nick Mueller, Enjet Aero; David Holm, Aerotech) We also cover a number of...
Published 04/03/24
The Transformation Ground Control podcast covers a number of topics important to digital and business transformation. This episode covers the following topics and interviews: Inside the Potential Ban on TikTok, Q&A (Darian Chwialkowski, Third Stage Consulting) Elon Musk’s AI Start-Up (Darian Chwialkowski, Third Stage Consulting) Future-Proofing your Organization (Friska Wirya, Author "The Future Fit Organisation") The Role of 3rd Party Vendors in Digital Transformation (Kyler Cheatham,...
Published 03/27/24
The Transformation Ground Control podcast covers a number of topics important to digital and business transformation. This episode covers the following topics and interviews: Google’s AI Controversy, Q&A (Darian Chwialkowski, Third Stage Consulting) Executive Involvement in Digital Transformation (Bruce Siegel, Karrikins Group) How AI is Affecting Digital Transformations We also cover a number of other relevant topics related to digital and business transformation throughout the...
Published 03/20/24
The Transformation Ground Control podcast covers a number of topics important to digital and business transformation. This episode covers the following topics and interviews: Apple’s New Investments in Artificial Intelligence, Q&A (Darian Chwialkowski, Third Stage Consulting) Elon Musk vs OpenAI (Darian Chwialkowski, Third Stage Consulting) ERP Trends from a Tech Pioneer (Jan Baan, Baan Software Company)   We also cover a number of other relevant topics related to digital and business...
Published 03/13/24
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/4HANA vs Oracle Fusion, Q&A Business Process Management in ERP Implementations (JJ Vossen, CEO, Mavim) The Future of Digital Transformations   We also cover a number of other relevant topics related to digital and business transformation throughout the show. This weekly podcast series premiers live on YouTube...
Published 03/06/24
The Transformation Ground Control podcast covers a number of topics important to digital and business transformation. This episode covers the following topics and interviews: Artificial Intelligence and the NFL and Developing Countries, Q&A (Darian Chwialkowski, Third Stage Consulting) Change Management for ERP Implementations (Julia Joyce & Sara Stanley-Smith, Third Stage Consulting Europe) Lessons from ERP Failures & Lawsuits   We also cover a number of other relevant topics...
Published 02/28/24
The Transformation Ground Control podcast covers a number of topics important to digital and business transformation. This episode covers the following topics and interviews: Microsoft’s New Direction with Copilot, Q&A (Darian Chwialkowski, Third Stage Consulting) Data Management & Retention (Chad Baker, LAE Software) Tech Skills Shortage   We also cover a number of other relevant topics related to digital and business transformation throughout the show. This weekly podcast series...
Published 02/21/24
The Transformation Ground Control podcast covers a number of topics important to digital and business transformation. This episode covers the following topics and interviews: Lessons from a $100M ERP Failure, Q&A The World of Tech Sales (James Roloff, Roloff Consulting) Legal Issues in Digital Transformation (Marcus Harris, Software Attorney, Taft Law)   We also cover a number of other relevant topics related to digital and business transformation throughout the show. This weekly podcast...
Published 02/14/24
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. Microsoft’s AI Benchmarks, Q&A (Kyler Cheatham, Third Stage Consulting) 2. Ford's High Tech Business Transformation (Kyler Cheatham, Third Stage Consulting) 3. Analyzing the Top ERP Systems (Sam Gupta, ElevatIQ) 4. The Power of Perception (Erin Robison, Judith O’Callaghan)  We also cover a number of other...
Published 02/07/24
The Transformation Ground Control podcast covers a number of topics important to digital and business transformation. This episode covers the following topics and interviews: Tunnel Vision in Digital Transformations, Q&A (Kyler Cheatham, Third Stage Consulting) Digital Transformation at Delta Airlines (Kyler Cheatham) Change Management Goals & Objectives for 2024 (Eric Kimberling) The Future of IT (Kyler Cheatham and Fred Hessler, Third Stage Consulting)   We also cover a number of...
Published 01/31/24
The Transformation Ground Control podcast covers a number of topics important to digital and business transformation. This episode covers the following topics and interviews: Various Case Studies Behind Project Failures Including Target, Hershey’s, Revlon, Haribo and Lidl Why ERP Implementations Fail (John Belden, UpperEdge) Why SAP Implementations Fail (Kyler Cheatham and Wayne Holtam, Third Stage Consulting) We also cover a number of other relevant topics related to digital and business...
Published 01/24/24
The Transformation Ground Control podcast covers a number of topics important to digital and business transformation. This episode covers the following topics and interviews: Managing Digital Costs in 2024, Q&A (Kyler Cheatham, Third Stage Consulting) Business Process Optimization in Digital Transformation (Tavis Addison, Volkswagon Financial Services) The Platform Approach to ERP Implementations (Mitch Ottoson, Third Stage Consulting)   We also cover a number of other relevant topics...
Published 01/18/24
The Transformation Ground Control podcast covers a number of topics important to digital and business transformation. This episode covers the following topics and interviews: Managing Digital Costs in 2024, Q&A (Kyler Cheatham, Third Stage Consulting) Business Process Optimization in Digital Transformation (Tavis Addison, Volkswagon Financial Services) The Platform Approach to ERP Implementations (Mitch Ottoson, Third Stage Consulting)   We also cover a number of other relevant topics...
Published 01/17/24
The Transformation Ground Control podcast covers a number of topics important to digital and business transformation. This episode covers the following topics and interviews: Top 10 Business Tech Stories of 2023, Q&A (Kyler Cheatham, Third Stage Consulting) The Next 6 Big Things in Enterprise Technology (Kyler Cheatham, Third Stage Consulting) Digital Enterprise Operations Foundations (Wayne Holtam, Kameron Carpenter, Brian LaCarrubba, Adam Cheatham, Third Stage Consulting)   We also...
Published 01/10/24
The Transformation Ground Control podcast covers a number of topics important to digital and business transformation. This episode covers the following topics and interviews: Three Keys to Digital Transforation Priorities, Q&A (Kyler Cheatham, Third Stage Consulting) Change Management in Cloud Software Deployments (Brad Feakes , EstesaGroup) Top Interviews of 2023 (Various Guests)   We also cover a number of other relevant topics related to digital and business transformation throughout...
Published 01/03/24
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 Best of Change Management Strategies Heading in to 2024, Q&A (Kyler Cheatham, Third Stage Consulting) Organizational Change Strategies for 2024 (Greg Benton, Third Stage Consulting) Why is Organizational Change Management so Hard? (Marcus Harris, Taft Law, Mehdi Aftahi, TEC) Top 5 Organizational Change Strategies...
Published 12/20/23
The Transformation Ground Control podcast covers a number of topics important to digital and business transformation. This episode covers the following topics and interviews: Implementation Related Q&A & Hot Topics (Kyler Cheatham, Third Stage Consulting) Implementation Planning (Abhijit ‘AV’ Verekar, Avero Advisors) Implementation Red Flags (Kyler Cheatham, Third Stage Consulting) Early Warning Signs of Trouble in an Implementation (Nate Stroeher, Third Stage...
Published 12/13/23
The Transformation Ground Control podcast covers a number of topics important to digital and business transformation. This episode covers the following topics and interviews: Most In Demand Tech Skills for 2024, Q&A (Kyler Cheatham, Third Stage Consulting) Top Tech Trends for 2024 (Kyler Cheatham, Third Stage Consulting) How to Prevent Collapse in Digital Transformation (Kyler Cheatham & Adam Cheatham, Third Stage Consulting)   We also cover a number of other relevant topics related...
Published 12/06/23
The Transformation Ground Control podcast covers a number of topics important to digital and business transformation. This episode covers the following topics and interviews: Manufacturing Technology Hot Topics/Q&A, (Kyler Cheatham, Third Stage Consulting) Top Manufacturing Execution Systems, (Eric Kimberling) Manufacturing Implementation Case Study (Dr. Scott Janke, Third Stage Consulting) Key Manufacturing Technologies, (Eric Kimberling) Manufacturing Terms & Definitions, (Eric...
Published 11/29/23
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 Regulations, Q&A (Kyler Cheatham, Third Stage Consulting) Top ERP Systems for 2024 (Adam Cheatham, Third Stage Consulting) ERP Vendor Panel Discussion (Soma Somasundaram, Infor; Paul Farrell, Oracle NetSuite; Kerrie Jordan, Epicor; Kevin Miller, IFS)   We also cover a number of other relevant topics related to...
Published 11/22/23