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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

Wednesday Sep 08, 2021
Top 5 Organizational Change Management Strategies
Wednesday Sep 08, 2021
Wednesday Sep 08, 2021
In today's world, change is a constant. Organizational change management has always been one of the most important success factors for transformation - if not the single most important factor. More than ever, your employees and overall organization need an effective change management strategy and leadership. This episode outlines the top change management strategies that you should be deploying as part of your digital transformation, business transformation, ERP/HCM/CRM implementation, or any other change 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
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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 Sep 06, 2021
Monday Sep 06, 2021
Digital transformations are challenging in any situation - but even more so in the midst of a merger and acquisition integration or carveout. This episode covers the nuances of and best practices for a successful digital transformation in private equity and M&A environment. These are the 10 steps to a successful digital transformation during an M&A event or within a private equity-backed organization.
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
![What Are Project Manager Roles and Responsibilities? [Tips for Better Project Management]](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/4478879/cover_art_2_afx7ta_300x300.jpg)
Friday Sep 03, 2021
Friday Sep 03, 2021
Being an effective project manager of a digital or business transformation is easier said than done. Unfortunately, most project managers are myopic in their focus and don't understand what their roles and responsibilities should be. This episode outlines project manager roles and responsibilities that will help you on your quest to better project management.
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 Sep 01, 2021
Top 10 Questions About Digital Transformation
Wednesday Sep 01, 2021
Wednesday Sep 01, 2021
When helping organizations through their digital transformation journeys, my team and I receive a variety of questions. We also help dispel a variety of myths and misconceptions along the way.
For example, people often ask us questions such as
-Why do digital transformations fail?
-What are the best ERP, HCM, CRM, and supply chain systems?
-How long will my digital transformation take?
-When should business process management and improvement begin?
-Do we really need a business case?
This episode outlines the top 10 most frequently asked questions that we receive. More importantly, these are the answers that you need to hear when embarking on your digital transformation, ERP, HCM, or CRM implementation.
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 Aug 30, 2021
Top 10 Mistakes of Business and Technology Consultants
Monday Aug 30, 2021
Monday Aug 30, 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
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
![Life After QuickBooks: What's Next? [Technology and ERP Software Strategies for Small Businesses]](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/4478879/cover_art_2_afx7ta_300x300.jpg)
Friday Aug 27, 2021
Friday Aug 27, 2021
QuickBooks is often a good solution for smaller organizations when they are first starting out. Over time, however, small businesses often find that there are a number of limitations to QuickBooks. After sustained growth, most find that QuickBooks is limited in areas such as financials, accounting, inventory management, eCommerce, and other business operations needs. The good news is that there are plenty of good alternatives and replacement strategies for users of QuickBooks. This episode explains the things you should be thinking about as you define your technology strategy and roadmap for your small business.
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 Aug 25, 2021
Top Supply Chain Management Strategies and Tactics
Wednesday Aug 25, 2021
Wednesday Aug 25, 2021
Supply chain management has never been as important - or as difficult - as it is in the 2020s. Supply chain disruption, bottlenecks, and an ever-changing landscape are magnified in today’s global landscape. Digital transformation strategies need to evolve to reflect this changing environment. Whether you are trying to optimize your procurement, logistics, transportation, warehouse management, planning, or other supply chain functions, this episode explains the best supply chain management strategies to navigate today’s complexities.
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 Aug 23, 2021
Monday Aug 23, 2021
While keeping a focus on the value of your digital transformation is certainly important, maintaining sound ethics is also crucial to the success of your evolution. Your business reputation and values are key factors in how your company is viewed both internally and externally. This episode outlines key things you should remember as it relates to ethics in 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 Aug 20, 2021
Everything CIOs Need To Know To Lead Successful Digital Transformations
Friday Aug 20, 2021
Friday Aug 20, 2021
How does a Chief Information Officer (CIO), VP of IT, IT Director, or any other C-level executive lead a successful digital transformation? There are a number of things that CIOs need to know when defining their digital strategy and embarking on their transformation journeys. This episode provides tips and guidance for CIOs and executives during their ERP, CRM, HCM, supply chain management implementations, or other digital transformation initiatives.
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 Aug 18, 2021
Breaking Down Business Process Mapping
Wednesday Aug 18, 2021
Wednesday Aug 18, 2021
In today’s episode, we are going to dive into all things Business Process Mapping in your digital transformation. We talk about:
- How does someone know if they are on the right track with their business process during a digital transformation?
- What are the most common holes that companies leave out during the business process mapping?
- How much do companies end up paying beyond the original budgeted amount to fix the problem? and more!
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