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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!
Episodes

Dec 8, 2023
Dec 8, 2023
13 min
In this insightful discussion, we delve deep into the world of digital transformation and explore how readiness can significantly impact the success of your digital initiatives. Third Stage Consulting's Kyler Cheatham sits down with Mitch Ottoson and Geordie Mcdougall for this discussion.
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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

Dec 6, 2023
Dec 6, 2023
13 min
Digital transformation comes with failures in very high profile marketplaces. In this episode of the Digital Stratosphere Podcast, we discuss the high profile case of Targets failed implementation in Canada.
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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

Dec 4, 2023
Dec 4, 2023
12 min
Organizations are constantly looking to get more value out of their mergers and acquisitions. How do you get more value out of your M&A? 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
* 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

Dec 1, 2023
Dec 1, 2023
12 min
Many organizations are going through digital transformations to harmonize the systems they have. What is system harmonization and how do we achieve that? 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

Nov 29, 2023
Nov 29, 2023
14 min
SAP S/4HANA and Oracle Fusion are two of the most common ERP systems in the marketplace but how do they compare and which is best for your organization? 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

Nov 27, 2023
Nov 27, 2023
14 min
If your ERP implementation is in trouble, the good news is, there are some things you can do to get the project back on track. What are those things? 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

Nov 24, 2023
Nov 24, 2023
14 min
Its been over 20 years since Hershey's failed in its ERP implementation but there are still plenty of lessons we can learn. What are those lessons? 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

Nov 22, 2023
Nov 22, 2023
14 min
In this episode of the Digital Stratosphere Podcast, we answer your questions regarding a variety of topics ranging from Digital transformation to Measuring change.
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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

Nov 20, 2023
Nov 20, 2023
11 min
Its no secret that transformations and ERP implementations often fail. What is a secret however is how software vendors unknowingly contribute to that failure. What are those things you need to be aware of? 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
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

Nov 17, 2023
Nov 17, 2023
11 min
Digital transformations and ERP implementations often fail but its not always your software vendors fault. Often its the organizations fault. What is it that your organization can do to best prevent failure? 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
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