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Digital Stratosphere: Digital Transformation, ERP, HCM, and CRM Implementation Best Practices is a podcast hosted by top industry thought leaders, Eric Kimberling and Kyler Cheatham. In each episode, they discuss the best practices for implementing digital transformation, ERP, HCM, and CRM solutions in businesses of all sizes. Whether you’re a CIO, CTO, or IT manager, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone responsible for digital transformation in their organization. The podcast features interviews with the industry‘s leading experts on topics ranging from digital strategy, software selection, implementation project management, and organizational change management. In each episode, Eric and Kyler discuss a different digital transformation topic and share their insights and expertise on how businesses can successfully navigate the challenges of implementing these solutions. They also interview leading experts in the field to get their insights on specific topics. If you’re looking for actionable advice on how to successfully implement a digital transformation, ERP, HCM, and CRM solutions in your business, this is the podcast for you. Subscribe now and don’t miss an episode!
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Friday Jan 12, 2024
Operational and Technology Challenges of Family Businesses
Friday Jan 12, 2024
Friday Jan 12, 2024
Most family business fail by the time that business reaches the third generation of the family. Why do family businesses fail and how can they more successfully grow? That's what we discuss in this episode of the Digital Stratosphere podcast.
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2024 DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION REPORT: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/2024digitalentopreport
BUY MY NEW BOOK "THE FINAL COUNTDOWN": https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CFQ44XRS?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_08YCHTR0NRD4F42NDPG1
PHASE ZERO CHECKLIST: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/phasezerochecklist
SOFTWARE BUYER'S GUIDE: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/softwarebuyersguide
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT PLAYBOOK: https://www.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
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CONTACT US TO BRAINSTORM IDEAS FOR YOUR DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION: info@thirdstage-consulting.com

Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
Crafting the Perfect Business Case: Navigating Digital Transformation
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
A business case is one of the most critical components of justifying a digital transformation but what exactly is a business case and how do we create one? That's what we discuss in this episode of the Digital Stratosphere Podcast.
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2024 DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION REPORT: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/2024digitalentopreport
BUY MY NEW BOOK "THE FINAL COUNTDOWN": https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CFQ44XRS?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_08YCHTR0NRD4F42NDPG1
PHASE ZERO CHECKLIST: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/phasezerochecklist
SOFTWARE BUYER'S GUIDE: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/softwarebuyersguide
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT PLAYBOOK: https://www.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
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CONNECT WITH US:
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CONTACT US TO BRAINSTORM IDEAS FOR YOUR DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION: info@thirdstage-consulting.com

Monday Jan 08, 2024
Mastering the Art and Science of Implementation Phasing
Monday Jan 08, 2024
Monday Jan 08, 2024
Planning and phasing an implementation in a way that makes sense for your organization can be a tricky art. What is the science and how can we create the art to implementation phasing? That's what we discuss in this episode of the Digital Stratosphere Podcast.
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2024 DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION REPORT: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/2024digitalentopreport
BUY MY NEW BOOK "THE FINAL COUNTDOWN": https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CFQ44XRS?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_08YCHTR0NRD4F42NDPG1
PHASE ZERO CHECKLIST: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/phasezerochecklist
SOFTWARE BUYER'S GUIDE: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/softwarebuyersguide
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT PLAYBOOK: https://www.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
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CONNECT WITH US:
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CONTACT US TO BRAINSTORM IDEAS FOR YOUR DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION: info@thirdstage-consulting.com

Friday Jan 05, 2024
How to Become a Better Project Manager Of Digital Transformations
Friday Jan 05, 2024
Friday Jan 05, 2024
Project management is a challenging profession. Growth and mastery is a continuous journey - especially when managing complex digital transformations or ERP implementations. In this livestream we will discuss how to become a better project manager in digital transformation. Joining me will be Adriana Girdler, an author, trainer, YouTuber, and project management expert.
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2024 DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION REPORT: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/2024digitalentopreport
BUY MY NEW BOOK "THE FINAL COUNTDOWN": https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CFQ44XRS?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_08YCHTR0NRD4F42NDPG1
PHASE ZERO CHECKLIST: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/phasezerochecklist
SOFTWARE BUYER'S GUIDE: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/softwarebuyersguide
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT PLAYBOOK: https://www.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
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CONNECT WITH US:
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* TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thirdstageconsulting
* TWITTER: https://twitter.com/ThirdStageERP
CONTACT US TO BRAINSTORM IDEAS FOR YOUR DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION: info@thirdstage-consulting.com

Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
How ERP Failures Link to Poor Employee Adoption and Training
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
ERP software implementations fail approximately 80% of the time. This is largely due to poor employee adoption, training, and other change management issues. There is a lack of education in the education in the market about the importance of training staff correctly before going live with new ERP systems.
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2024 DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION REPORT: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/2024digitalentopreport
BUY MY NEW BOOK "THE FINAL COUNTDOWN": https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CFQ44XRS?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_08YCHTR0NRD4F42NDPG1
PHASE ZERO CHECKLIST: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/phasezerochecklist
SOFTWARE BUYER'S GUIDE: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/softwarebuyersguide
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT PLAYBOOK: https://www.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
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CONNECT WITH US:
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* LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/third-stage-consulting-group
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* TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thirdstageconsulting
* TWITTER: https://twitter.com/ThirdStageERP
CONTACT US TO BRAINSTORM IDEAS FOR YOUR DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION: info@thirdstage-consulting.com

Friday Dec 29, 2023
Digital Strategy Theory vs. Reality
Friday Dec 29, 2023
Friday Dec 29, 2023
What is reality vs what is textbook in a digital transformation? That's what we discuss in this episode of the Digital Stratosphere Podcast.
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2024 DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION REPORT: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/2024digitalentopreport
BUY MY NEW BOOK "THE FINAL COUNTDOWN": https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CFQ44XRS?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_08YCHTR0NRD4F42NDPG1
PHASE ZERO CHECKLIST: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/phasezerochecklist
SOFTWARE BUYER'S GUIDE: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/softwarebuyersguide
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT PLAYBOOK: https://www.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
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CONNECT WITH US:
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* YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@thirdstageconsultinggroup8228
* LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/third-stage-consulting-group
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* TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thirdstageconsulting
* TWITTER: https://twitter.com/ThirdStageERP
CONTACT US TO BRAINSTORM IDEAS FOR YOUR DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION: info@thirdstage-consulting.com

Wednesday Dec 27, 2023
Change Management in Cloud ERP Software Upgrades
Wednesday Dec 27, 2023
Wednesday Dec 27, 2023
On the surface, migrations to cloud- and SaaS-based ERP software may seem like simple upgrades. But from a human and organizational change management perspective, they are not so simple. Brad Feakes, President of Estes Group, will join me to discuss the topic in this week's live podcast interview. We will cover the change management issues associated with cloud migrations, including user experience and other changes that can disrupt a workforce during a digital transformation.
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DOWNLOAD MORE RESOURCES BELOW:
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2024 DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION REPORT: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/2024digitalentopreport
BUY MY NEW BOOK "THE FINAL COUNTDOWN": https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CFQ44XRS?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_08YCHTR0NRD4F42NDPG1
PHASE ZERO CHECKLIST: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/phasezerochecklist
SOFTWARE BUYER'S GUIDE: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/softwarebuyersguide
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT PLAYBOOK: https://www.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
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CONNECT WITH US:
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* TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thirdstageconsulting
* TWITTER: https://twitter.com/ThirdStageERP
CONTACT US TO BRAINSTORM IDEAS FOR YOUR DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION: info@thirdstage-consulting.com

Friday Dec 22, 2023
Friday Dec 22, 2023
Big 4 consulting firms are commonly used by organizations. What are the pros and cons of using one of these firms? That's what we discuss in this episode of the Digital Stratosphere podcast.
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2024 DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION REPORT: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/2024digitalentopreport
BUY MY NEW BOOK "THE FINAL COUNTDOWN": https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CFQ44XRS?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_08YCHTR0NRD4F42NDPG1
PHASE ZERO CHECKLIST: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/phasezerochecklist
SOFTWARE BUYER'S GUIDE: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/softwarebuyersguide
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT PLAYBOOK: https://www.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
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CONNECT WITH US:
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* LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/third-stage-consulting-group
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* TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thirdstageconsulting
* TWITTER: https://twitter.com/ThirdStageERP
CONTACT US TO BRAINSTORM IDEAS FOR YOUR DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION: info@thirdstage-consulting.com

Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Balancing Acts: The Pros and Cons of DIY Implementations
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Organizations are engaging in DIY implementations at an increasing rate. What are the pros and cons of a DIY implementation? That's what we discuss in this episode of the Digital Stratosphere Podcast.
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DOWNLOAD MORE RESOURCES BELOW:
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2024 DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION REPORT: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/2024digitalentopreport
BUY MY NEW BOOK "THE FINAL COUNTDOWN": https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CFQ44XRS?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_08YCHTR0NRD4F42NDPG1
PHASE ZERO CHECKLIST: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/phasezerochecklist
SOFTWARE BUYER'S GUIDE: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/softwarebuyersguide
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT PLAYBOOK: https://www.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
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CONNECT WITH US:
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* YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@thirdstageconsultinggroup8228
* LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/third-stage-consulting-group
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* TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thirdstageconsulting
* TWITTER: https://twitter.com/ThirdStageERP
CONTACT US TO BRAINSTORM IDEAS FOR YOUR DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION: info@thirdstage-consulting.com

Monday Dec 18, 2023
Digital Delusions: Navigating the Fallacy of Confidence in Transformation
Monday Dec 18, 2023
Monday Dec 18, 2023
As organizations begin their journey into Digital Transformation, they frequently adopt a mindset of self-assurance. While confidence is a valuable asset, it's important to recognize the potential pitfalls of excessive confidence in navigating Digital Transformation. That's what we discuss in this episode of the Digital Stratosphere Podcast.
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DOWNLOAD MORE RESOURCES BELOW:
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2024 DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION REPORT: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/2024digitalentopreport
BUY MY NEW BOOK "THE FINAL COUNTDOWN": https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CFQ44XRS?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_08YCHTR0NRD4F42NDPG1
PHASE ZERO CHECKLIST: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/phasezerochecklist
SOFTWARE BUYER'S GUIDE: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/softwarebuyersguide
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT PLAYBOOK: https://www.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
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CONNECT WITH US:
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* YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@thirdstageconsultinggroup8228
* LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/third-stage-consulting-group
* INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thirdstageconsultinggroup/
* TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thirdstageconsulting
* TWITTER: https://twitter.com/ThirdStageERP
CONTACT US TO BRAINSTORM IDEAS FOR YOUR DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION: info@thirdstage-consulting.com