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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

Friday May 19, 2023
How to Manage Software Demos
Friday May 19, 2023
Friday May 19, 2023
Software vendors are one of the most critical aspects the digital transformation evaluation process. A lot of organizations don't know how to facilitate that process or how to get the most out of it. So what are the things you need to know as you embark on your software selection process? That's what we discuss in this episode of the Digital Stratosphere Podcast.
DOWNLOAD MORE FREE RESOURCES BELOW: ——————————————————————
* 2023 DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION REPORT: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/2023-digital-transformation-report/
* DIGITAL STRATEGY & IMPLEMENTATION READINESS FRAMEWORK: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/digitalstrategyframework
* TOP 10 ERP SYSTEMS RANKING: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/top-10-erp-systems-2022-top-software-vendors/
* TOP 10 ERP SYSTEMS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/top-erp-systems-for-small-businesses/
* TOP 10 CRM SYSTEMS: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/top-10-crm-systems-for-digital-transformations/
* GUIDE TO ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE MANAGEMENT: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/the-definitive-guide-to-erp-hcm-organizational-change-management
* 20 LESSONS FROM 1,000 ERP IMPLEMENTATIONS: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/ebook-20-lessons-from-1000-erp-implementations/
* QUALITY ASSURANCE FRAMEWORK: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/change-management-the-secret-sauce-to-erp-and-hcm-success/
———————————————————— CONNECT WITH US: ————————————————————
* 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

Wednesday May 17, 2023
5 Tips to Deal with Change Sabotage
Wednesday May 17, 2023
Wednesday May 17, 2023
Change sabotage is a real thing and can have various negative impacts in a change initiative or digital transformation. But how do you prevent change sabotage? That’s what we discuss in this episode of the Digital Stratosphere Podcast.
DOWNLOAD MORE FREE RESOURCES BELOW: ——————————————————————
* 2023 DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION REPORT: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/2023-digital-transformation-report/
* Software Buyers Guide:
https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/softwarebuyersguide
* Supply Chain Management Playbook:
https://thirdstageconsulting.sharefile.com/d-sd9e1e7921fd7498f96980ce1c6b33fa7
* DIGITAL STRATEGY & IMPLEMENTATION READINESS FRAMEWORK: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/digitalstrategyframework
* TOP 10 ERP SYSTEMS RANKING: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/top-10-erp-systems-2022-top-software-vendors/
* TOP 10 ERP SYSTEMS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/top-erp-systems-for-small-businesses/
* TOP 10 CRM SYSTEMS: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/top-10-crm-systems-for-digital-transformations/
* GUIDE TO ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE MANAGEMENT: http://resource.thirdstage-consulting...
* 20 LESSONS FROM 1,000 ERP IMPLEMENTATIONS: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/ebook-20-lessons-from-1000-erp-implementations/
* QUALITY ASSURANCE FRAMEWORK: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/change-management-the-secret-sauce-to-erp-and-hcm-success/
———————————————————— CONNECT WITH US: ————————————————————
* 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

Monday May 15, 2023
Time to Delay Go Live
Monday May 15, 2023
Monday May 15, 2023
Frequently in transformations, the question is asked "should we delay go-live?" But how do you know if delaying go-live is the right decision for your business? That's what we discuss in this episode of the Digital Stratosphere Podcast.
DOWNLOAD MORE FREE RESOURCES BELOW: ——————————————————————
* 2023 DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION REPORT: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/2023-digital-transformation-report/
* DIGITAL STRATEGY & IMPLEMENTATION READINESS FRAMEWORK: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/digitalstrategyframework
* TOP 10 ERP SYSTEMS RANKING: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/top-10-erp-systems-2022-top-software-vendors/
* TOP 10 ERP SYSTEMS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/top-erp-systems-for-small-businesses/
* TOP 10 CRM SYSTEMS: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/top-10-crm-systems-for-digital-transformations/
* GUIDE TO ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE MANAGEMENT: http://resource.thirdstage-consulting...
* 20 LESSONS FROM 1,000 ERP IMPLEMENTATIONS: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/ebook-20-lessons-from-1000-erp-implementations/
* QUALITY ASSURANCE FRAMEWORK: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/change-management-the-secret-sauce-to-erp-and-hcm-success/
———————————————————— CONNECT WITH US: ————————————————————
* 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

Friday May 12, 2023
The Power of Why
Friday May 12, 2023
Friday May 12, 2023
When embarking on a successful digital transformation, Its important to ask one simple question as you get started and that question is "why?" Why exactly do you need to ask that question? That's what we discuss in this episode of the Digital Stratosphere Podcast.
DOWNLOAD MORE FREE RESOURCES BELOW: ——————————————————————
* 2023 DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION REPORT: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/2023-digital-transformation-report/
* DIGITAL STRATEGY & IMPLEMENTATION READINESS FRAMEWORK: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/digitalstrategyframework
* TOP 10 ERP SYSTEMS RANKING: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/top-10-erp-systems-2022-top-software-vendors/
* TOP 10 ERP SYSTEMS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/top-erp-systems-for-small-businesses/
* TOP 10 CRM SYSTEMS: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/top-10-crm-systems-for-digital-transformations/
* GUIDE TO ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE MANAGEMENT: http://resource.thirdstage-consulting...
* 20 LESSONS FROM 1,000 ERP IMPLEMENTATIONS: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/ebook-20-lessons-from-1000-erp-implementations/
* QUALITY ASSURANCE FRAMEWORK: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/change-management-the-secret-sauce-to-erp-and-hcm-success/
———————————————————— CONNECT WITH US: ————————————————————
* 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

Wednesday May 10, 2023
Software: Build vs Buy
Wednesday May 10, 2023
Wednesday May 10, 2023
When defining a digital strategy for your transformation, one of the biggest decision points is whether you should build or buy the software you use. But how do you know what the right answer is for your business? That's what we discuss in this episode of the Digital Stratosphere Podcast.
DOWNLOAD MORE FREE RESOURCES BELOW: ——————————————————————
* 2023 DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION REPORT: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/2023-digital-transformation-report/
* DIGITAL STRATEGY & IMPLEMENTATION READINESS FRAMEWORK: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/digitalstrategyframework
* TOP 10 ERP SYSTEMS RANKING: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/top-10-erp-systems-2022-top-software-vendors/
* TOP 10 ERP SYSTEMS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/top-erp-systems-for-small-businesses/
* TOP 10 CRM SYSTEMS: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/top-10-crm-systems-for-digital-transformations/
* GUIDE TO ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE MANAGEMENT: http://resource.thirdstage-consulting...
* 20 LESSONS FROM 1,000 ERP IMPLEMENTATIONS: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/ebook-20-lessons-from-1000-erp-implementations/
* QUALITY ASSURANCE FRAMEWORK: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/change-management-the-secret-sauce-to-erp-and-hcm-success/
———————————————————— CONNECT WITH US: ————————————————————
* 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

Monday May 08, 2023
Digital Strategy Deep Dive
Monday May 08, 2023
Monday May 08, 2023
When defining a digital strategy for your organization, its important that you find one that aligns with your business needs and objectives and allows your transformation to be successful. But what are those things we need to include in your digital strategy? That's what we discuss in this episode of the Digital Stratosphere Podcast.
DOWNLOAD MORE FREE RESOURCES BELOW: ——————————————————————
* 2023 DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION REPORT: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/2023-digital-transformation-report/
* DIGITAL STRATEGY & IMPLEMENTATION READINESS FRAMEWORK: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/digitalstrategyframework
* TOP 10 ERP SYSTEMS RANKING: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/top-10-erp-systems-2022-top-software-vendors/
* TOP 10 ERP SYSTEMS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/top-erp-systems-for-small-businesses/
* TOP 10 CRM SYSTEMS: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/top-10-crm-systems-for-digital-transformations/
* GUIDE TO ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE MANAGEMENT: http://resource.thirdstage-consulting...
* 20 LESSONS FROM 1,000 ERP IMPLEMENTATIONS: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/ebook-20-lessons-from-1000-erp-implementations/
* QUALITY ASSURANCE FRAMEWORK: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/change-management-the-secret-sauce-to-erp-and-hcm-success/
———————————————————— CONNECT WITH US: ————————————————————
* 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

Friday May 05, 2023
Standard VS Custom Software
Friday May 05, 2023
Friday May 05, 2023
One of the biggest challenges in a software implementation is to decide whether you should implement standard, off the shelf software or a customized software. But how do you determine which path to take? That’s what we discuss in this episode of the Digital Stratosphere Podcast
Be sure to download the newly released 2023 Digital Transformation Report to garner additional industry insight and project best practices.https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/2023-digital-transformation-report/

Wednesday May 03, 2023
Shock to the System
Wednesday May 03, 2023
Wednesday May 03, 2023
When embarking on a digital transformation, most organizations find that it becomes a shock to the system. Why is that? Why do so many transformations cause such a shock to the system? That’s what we discuss in this episode of the Digital Stratosphere Podcast.
Be sure to download the newly released 2023 Digital Transformation Report to garner additional industry insight and project best practices.https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/2023-digital-transformation-report/

Monday May 01, 2023
Reviews of Infor and SAP
Monday May 01, 2023
Monday May 01, 2023
There are a variety of options to consider when looking at selecting ERP software. In this episode of the Digital Stratosphere Podcast, we discuss two of the largest providers in the ERP industry.
Be sure to download the newly released 2023 Digital Transformation Report to garner additional industry insight and project best practices.https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/2023-digital-transformation-report/

Friday Apr 28, 2023
First Time Project Managers
Friday Apr 28, 2023
Friday Apr 28, 2023
If you have been selected as the the project manager for your digital transformation, chances are high that this is your first time leading this sort of project. So what is it you need to know as a first time project manager? That’s what we discuss in this episode of the Digital Stratosphere Podcast
Be sure to download the newly released 2023 Digital Transformation Report to garner additional industry insight and project best practices.https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/2023-digital-transformation-report/