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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

Monday Jul 19, 2021
Digital Transformation Is Dead (So are your ERP Implementations)
Monday Jul 19, 2021
Monday Jul 19, 2021
The term "digital transformation" is an often overused and vague buzzword. No matter what new name we may want to give it, ERP implementations and other technology initiatives as we know it are dead - or at least, they should be. This episode outlines the reasons why common and traditional approaches to digital transformation and ERP implementations are so flawed. More importantly, I explain how to manage your initiative as more of a business transformation rather than a technology initiative.
DOWNLOAD THE 2021 DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION REPORT: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/
TOP 10 ERP SYSTEMS RANKING: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/the-top-10-erp-systems-for-2020/
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://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/organizational-change-management/
DOWNLOAD 20 LESSONS FROM 1,000 ERP IMPLEMENTATIONS: http://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/lessons-from-1000-erp-implementations-ebook
FOLLOW THIRD STAGE ON LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/third-stage-consulting-group
FOLLOW THIRD STAGE ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thirdstageconsulting/
LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE TO OUR WEEKLY PODCAST: https://stratosphere.podbean.com
CONTACT US TO BRAINSTORM IDEAS FOR YOUR DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION: info@thirdstage-consulting.com

Friday Jul 16, 2021
Friday Jul 16, 2021
Today, we're diving into what it takes to build out world-class business operations. We Discuss:
- The key components of successful business operations
- Defining ‘world-class business operations’
- What are the resources companies should pour into and how should they prioritize those resources?
DOWNLOAD THE 2021 DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION REPORT: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/
TOP 10 ERP SYSTEMS RANKING: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/the-top-10-erp-systems-for-2020/
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://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/organizational-change-management/
DOWNLOAD 20 LESSONS FROM 1,000 ERP IMPLEMENTATIONS: http://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/lessons-from-1000-erp-implementations-ebook
FOLLOW THIRD STAGE ON LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/third-stage-consulting-group
FOLLOW THIRD STAGE ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thirdstageconsulting/
LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE TO OUR WEEKLY PODCAST: https://stratosphere.podbean.com
CONTACT US TO BRAINSTORM IDEAS FOR YOUR DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION: info@thirdstage-consulting.com

Wednesday Jul 14, 2021
Tally ERP Software Alternatives | How to Compare Tally to Other ERP Systems
Wednesday Jul 14, 2021
Wednesday Jul 14, 2021
Tally ERP is one of the most commonly used ERP systems for small businesses and mid-size companies around the world. But companies often outgrow their capabilities and need to evaluate potential alternatives for this software. This episode covers the steps required to determine if a Tally ERP upgrade is the right option for you, or if you should consider other alternatives to Tally. It also covers the steps to evaluate potential options relative to your business needs and requirements.
DOWNLOAD THE 2021 DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION REPORT: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/
TOP 10 ERP SYSTEMS RANKING: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/the-top-10-erp-systems-for-2020/
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://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/organizational-change-management/
DOWNLOAD 20 LESSONS FROM 1,000 ERP IMPLEMENTATIONS: http://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/lessons-from-1000-erp-implementations-ebook
FOLLOW THIRD STAGE ON LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/third-stage-consulting-group
FOLLOW THIRD STAGE ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thirdstageconsulting/
LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE TO OUR WEEKLY PODCAST: https://stratosphere.podbean.com
CONTACT US TO BRAINSTORM IDEAS FOR YOUR DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION: info@thirdstage-consulting.com

Monday Jul 12, 2021
Independent Review of QAD ERP
Monday Jul 12, 2021
Monday Jul 12, 2021
Even though it is not an extremely well-known technology, QAD is a product that ranked well in our independent ranking of top 10 ERP systems. For some larger organizations, this ERP software has proven to be a viable alternative to SAP and Oracle. Just like other leading ERP systems, QAD has its distinct strengths and weaknesses. This episode provides an independent review of the pros and cons of this solution, as well as whether or not it may be a good fit for your digital transformation.
DOWNLOAD THE 2021 DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION REPORT: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/
TOP 10 ERP SYSTEMS RANKING: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/the-top-10-erp-systems-for-2020/
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://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/organizational-change-management/
DOWNLOAD 20 LESSONS FROM 1,000 ERP IMPLEMENTATIONS: http://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/lessons-from-1000-erp-implementations-ebook
FOLLOW THIRD STAGE ON LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/third-stage-consulting-group
FOLLOW THIRD STAGE ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thirdstageconsulting/
LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE TO OUR WEEKLY PODCAST: https://stratosphere.podbean.com
CONTACT US TO BRAINSTORM IDEAS FOR YOUR DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION: info@thirdstage-consulting.com

Friday Jul 09, 2021
Top 10 Mistakes of Business and Technology Consultants
Friday Jul 09, 2021
Friday Jul 09, 2021
A career in business and technology consulting can be very rewarding, but consultants too often make common mistakes. These seemingly little oversights can actually undermine a consultant’s effectiveness, so it is important to watch for the common pitfalls. This episode explains what those mistakes are and provides advice on how to be more successful.
DOWNLOAD THE 2021 DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION REPORT: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/
TOP 10 ERP SYSTEMS RANKING: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/the-top-10-erp-systems-for-2020/
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://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/organizational-change-management/
DOWNLOAD 20 LESSONS FROM 1,000 ERP IMPLEMENTATIONS: http://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/lessons-from-1000-erp-implementations-ebook
FOLLOW THIRD STAGE ON LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/third-stage-consulting-group
LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE TO OUR WEEKLY PODCAST: https://stratosphere.podbean.com
CONTACT US TO BRAINSTORM IDEAS FOR YOUR DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION: info@thirdstage-consulting.com

Wednesday Jul 07, 2021
How To Optimize Your Digital Strategy
Wednesday Jul 07, 2021
Wednesday Jul 07, 2021
In today’s episode, we are going to dive into what it takes to optimize your digital strategy. We live in a tech-driven world where there is no business if there is no technology supporting it. But just how do you tie your business strategy and your digital strategy together to optimize your operations? Listen now to hear what Stuart Robb, Vice President of Third Stage Consulting Europe has to say.
DOWNLOAD THE 2021 DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION REPORT: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/
TOP 10 ERP SYSTEMS RANKING: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/the-top-10-erp-systems-for-2020/
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://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/organizational-change-management/
DOWNLOAD 20 LESSONS FROM 1,000 ERP IMPLEMENTATIONS: http://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/lessons-from-1000-erp-implementations-ebook
FOLLOW THIRD STAGE ON LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/third-stage-consulting-group
LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE TO OUR WEEKLY PODCAST: https://stratosphere.podbean.com
CONTACT US TO BRAINSTORM IDEAS FOR YOUR DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION: info@thirdstage-consulting.com

Monday Jul 05, 2021
Monday Jul 05, 2021
The ERP software industry is like a machine. Using bribes and financial kickbacks to consultants and industry players, it is carefully designed to create as much influence and bias as possible in order to sell more software. This model works brilliantly for the big ERP software vendors (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft, Infor, etc.) systems integrators (Accenture, KPMG, Deloitte, Capgemini, etc.), and industry analysts (Gartner, Forrester, etc.), but is it right for its customers? This episode tells you everything you need to know.
DOWNLOAD THE 2021 DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION REPORT: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/
TOP 10 ERP SYSTEMS RANKING: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/the-top-10-erp-systems-for-2020/
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://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/organizational-change-management/
DOWNLOAD 20 LESSONS FROM 1,000 ERP IMPLEMENTATIONS: http://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/lessons-from-1000-erp-implementations-ebook
FOLLOW THIRD STAGE ON LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/third-stage-consulting-group
LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE TO OUR WEEKLY PODCAST: https://stratosphere.podbean.com
CONTACT US TO BRAINSTORM IDEAS FOR YOUR DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION: info@thirdstage-consulting.com

Friday Jul 02, 2021
6 Steps to a Business Transformation
Friday Jul 02, 2021
Friday Jul 02, 2021
The 2020s are requiring organizations across the world to change and transform - whether they want to or not. Companies are being forced to rethink their business processes and operating models to navigate a post-coronavirus world. This episode outlines the things you can and should be doing to define your business transformation roadmap for the 2020s and beyond.
DOWNLOAD THE 2021 DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION REPORT: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/
TOP 10 ERP SYSTEMS RANKING: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/the-top-10-erp-systems-for-2020/
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://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/organizational-change-management/
DOWNLOAD 20 LESSONS FROM 1,000 ERP IMPLEMENTATIONS: http://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/lessons-from-1000-erp-implementations-ebook
FOLLOW THIRD STAGE ON LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/third-stage-consulting-group
LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE TO OUR WEEKLY PODCAST: https://stratosphere.podbean.com
CONTACT US TO BRAINSTORM IDEAS FOR YOUR DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION: info@thirdstage-consulting.com

Wednesday Jun 30, 2021
Digital Transformation Failure Warning Signs
Wednesday Jun 30, 2021
Wednesday Jun 30, 2021
In this episode, we are going to dive into the pressing red flags that can induce failure in your digital transformation. Here to walk us through these risks and the solutions to button up your transformation efforts is Wayne Holtham, Vice President of Third Stage Consulting Asia Pacific.
In this episode we discuss:
- What are a few of the biggest red flags that hint at a potential ERP failure?
- What are the risks behind being too dependent on a System Integrator’s advice?
- At what point of a digital transformation do you build out your project plan?
- What can companies do to ensure OCM does not pose a challenge throughout their digital transformation?
DOWNLOAD THE 2021 DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION REPORT: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/
TOP 10 ERP SYSTEMS RANKING: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/the-top-10-erp-systems-for-2020/
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://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/organizational-change-management/
DOWNLOAD 20 LESSONS FROM 1,000 ERP IMPLEMENTATIONS: http://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/lessons-from-1000-erp-implementations-ebook
FOLLOW THIRD STAGE ON LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/third-stage-consulting-group
LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE TO OUR WEEKLY PODCAST: https://stratosphere.podbean.com
CONTACT US TO BRAINSTORM IDEAS FOR YOUR DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION: info@thirdstage-consulting.com
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Monday Jun 28, 2021
Monday Jun 28, 2021
Retail companies are going through times of unprecedented change and disruption. Retail behemoths like Wal-Mart, Target, and Amazon have navigated changing times, while retailers such as J Crew and JCPenney have filed for bankruptcy. The good news is that there are a plethora of retail technologies that can help brick and mortar and online retailers navigate these changes and evolve into a more relevant omnichannel or eCommerce retailer. Check out this episode for everything you need to know.
DOWNLOAD THE 2021 DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION REPORT: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/
TOP 10 ERP SYSTEMS RANKING: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/the-top-10-erp-systems-for-2020/
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://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/organizational-change-management/
DOWNLOAD 20 LESSONS FROM 1,000 ERP IMPLEMENTATIONS: http://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/lessons-from-1000-erp-implementations-ebook
FOLLOW THIRD STAGE ON LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/third-stage-consulting-group
LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE TO OUR WEEKLY PODCAST: https://stratosphere.podbean.com
CONTACT US TO BRAINSTORM IDEAS FOR YOUR DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION: info@thirdstage-consulting.com