What is Business Restructuring? Why Is It So Important to an Effective Digital Transformation?
As companies expand, evolve, and respond to market shifts, their organizational structures must keep pace. Business restructuring is the process of realigning people, processes, and technology to match where the organization is headed. It is one of the most overlooked components of digital transformation, yet it is also one of the most important. Without it, […]
The Dark Side of the Digital Transformation and Tech Consulting Industry
I have some bad news for you, the tech industry is rigged, and even more importantly, the rigging of the tech industry is creating a lot of problems for you as an organization, leading to a lot of bad decisions. But how exactly is the tech industry rigged, and how does that affect us in our digital transformations?
How to Create a Realistic Digital Transformation and Software Implementation Project Plan
Implementation planning is one of the most important steps in any digital transformation, yet most organizations and even many consultants get it wrong. Plans take longer than expected, cost more than projected, and fail to deliver the business value that was promised. This is a major reason so many digital transformations fail. The good news […]
What are the Benefits of Artificial Intelligence? Is AI Good for Humans and Society?
Artificial intelligence is a fascinating technology that many of us are still learning about. However, AI can also have a significant impact on the world, and that is what I want to discuss today. My name is Eric Kimberling, and I am the CEO of Third Stage Consulting, an independent consulting firm that helps clients worldwide achieve the third stage of success in their digital transformation journeys. While artificial intelligence has been emerging for some time now, it is only recently gaining popularity, and many organizations are exploring how they can use AI to improve their operations.
These Little Things Lead to Digital Transformation And ERP Implementation Failures
When digital transformations fail, it’s usually not because of one singular event or a catastrophic occurrence that ruins the entire project. Typically, it’s a series of bad decisions and poor choices along the way, almost like death by a thousand paper cuts. What exactly are those small but significant mistakes that organizations make along the way?
The Most Common Business Process Improvements From Digital Transformations
Business process improvement is one of the biggest drivers for digital transformation, but it’s also one of the vaguest. Organizations pursuing digital transformation want to automate, gain visibility, improve efficiency, deliver better customer and employee experiences, and optimize their supply chains. But what does “business process improvement” actually look like in practice, and where does […]
How to Realize the ROI in Digital Transformation Technologies
Organizations are notorious for spending a lot of time and money on digital transformations, but they often fail to spend the last little bit at the end of a project to ensure that they get the full ROI or return on investment of their digital transformation. But how exactly do we ensure that we optimize the value of our investments in digital technologies?
Project Management vs. Program Management: What is the Difference in Digital Transformation?
When embarking on a digital transformation, we oftentimes focus on project management, which is a really important part of the process. However, project management is quite different from program management: effective program management is the key to success for a successful digital transformation. So, what exactly is the difference between program and project management?
Organizations going through digital transformations typically focus on project management first: how do we get the right manager, ensure the right plan, and allocate resources? However, it is important not to miss out on the bigger picture of an overall program. Program management becomes even more critical in these cases.
So, what I want to do today is talk about the difference between project management and program management. I will unpack these differences so that you can define a digital strategy that encompasses both, ensuring your success in your digital transformation journey
What is the Difference Between Agile vs. Waterfall Software Deployments?
Agile software deployments are becoming very popular in the digital transformation space. They are meant to be a significant improvement over traditional waterfall deployments. But what exactly is the difference between agile and waterfall, and more importantly, how do you determine which path is right for you? That’s what I want to talk about here today.
Why Do Digital Transformations Fail?
During any sort of project or change initiative, digital transformations face a number of risks. There are some common patterns and threads that lead to failure, as well as some that lead to success. Therefore, today, I want to discuss the top 10 points of failure or causes of failure that you need to avoid before you embark on a digital transformation journey.
Most Important Change Management Deliverables in a Digital Transformation
Change management is the most critical success factor for any successful digital transformation. What exactly are the deliverables that you should focus on as you create your organizational change management plan? That is what we want to talk about today.
Oracle NetSuite vs. Salesforce: Independent Comparison of Leading SaaS Systems
What we want to do today is talk about a comparison between Salesforce and Netsuite, including some of the similarities and differences between these two products. It’s worth noting that my team and I at Third Stage Consulting are not affiliated with either of these software vendors; we’re completely independent and agnostic. Therefore, this comparison is meant to provide an independent view of how these two systems compared to one another.