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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

Sep 6, 2023
Sep 6, 2023
21 min
When choosing an ERP system for your organization, it helps to look at the systems that are out there in the marketplace. So what are those top 10 systems? 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/
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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

Sep 4, 2023
Sep 4, 2023
12 min
Defining a future state operating model is one of the most important steps in a digital transformation. But what exactly is an operating model and how does it apply to digital transformation. That’s what we discuss in this episode of the Digital Stratosphere Podcast.
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* 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

Sep 1, 2023
Sep 1, 2023
11 min
Sometimes digital transformation leaders need a Tony Robbins moment. What would Tony Robbins or another motivational speaker say to get you motivated? That’s what we discuss in this episode of the Digital Stratosphere Podcast
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* 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

Aug 30, 2023
Aug 30, 2023
13 min
SAP S/4HANA projects are being canceled at an alarming rate. Why is that and what can you do to prevent that from happening to you? 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

Aug 28, 2023
Aug 28, 2023
12 min
When evaluating potential software to automate your organization, its easy to focus solely on the most popular options. There are plenty of great options you may have not heard of, what exactly are those options? 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

Aug 25, 2023
Aug 25, 2023
12 min
Careers in business and tech consulting can be very rewarding but it can also be difficult to break in to that world. How do you get started in this career path? 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

Aug 23, 2023
Aug 23, 2023
11 min
Digital transformations can be complex endeavors. How do we simplify digital transformations? 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

Aug 21, 2023
Aug 21, 2023
9 min
Finance and accounting departments have unique needs and considerations as it relates to digital transformations. What is it that's different about transformations as it pertains to finance and accounting? 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

Aug 18, 2023
Aug 18, 2023
8 min
Traditionally IT stands for Information technology but we feel it should stand for Innovation in Technology. In this video we unpack the power of innovation as it pertains to digital transformation. 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

Aug 16, 2023
Aug 16, 2023
11 min
In a perfect world, change management activities would start before the transformation begins, but often that doesn't happen until midway through the process. What should you do if you find yourself in that situation?
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