Digital Stratosphere: Digital Transformation, ERP, HCM, and CRM Implementation Best Practices
Third Stage Consulting Group
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!
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
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Dec 11, 2025 • 13min
What the Big 4 Won't Tell You
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ORDER MY NEW BOOK: Welcome to the Jungle: https://a.co/d/hAFI7cN
2026 Digital Transformation Report, pre-register: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/2026-digital-transformation-report
2025 Digital Transformation Report: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/2025-digital-transformation-report/
20 Lessons from 1,000 Digital Transformations: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/ebook-20-lessons-from-1000-erp-implementations/
2025 Guide to AI Strategy & Implementation: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/guide-to-ai-strategy/
Executive Guide to Digital Strategy and Implementation: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/executives-guide-to-digital-transformation/
Business Transformation Playbook: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/transformation-playbook/
Software Buyer's Guide: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/independentsoftwareselection/
Guide to Organizational Change Management: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/change-management-success/
Supply Chain Management Playbook: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/supply-chain-management/
2025 Manufacturing & Distribution Digital Transformation Report: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/manufacturing-distribution-digital-transformation-report-2025/
Government Digital Transformation Report: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/the-government-digital-transformation-report-2025/
Free Transformation Assessments: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/free-transformation-assessments/
Private Equity Playbook: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/erpduediligenceprivateequity/
TSC Resource Center: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/thought-leadership/
Dec 8, 2025 • 18min
Inside the Clean Core Hoax
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ORDER MY NEW BOOK: Welcome to the Jungle: https://a.co/d/hAFI7cN
2026 Digital Transformation Report, pre-register: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/2026-digital-transformation-report
2025 Digital Transformation Report: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/2025-digital-transformation-report/
20 Lessons from 1,000 Digital Transformations: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/ebook-20-lessons-from-1000-erp-implementations/
2025 Guide to AI Strategy & Implementation: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/guide-to-ai-strategy/
Executive Guide to Digital Strategy and Implementation: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/executives-guide-to-digital-transformation
Business Transformation Playbook: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/transformation-playbook/
Software Buyer's Guide: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/softwarebuyersguide
Digital Strategy & Implementation Readiness Framework: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/digitalstrategyframework
Guide to Organizational Change Management: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/the-definitive-guide-to-erp-hcm-organizational-change-management
Supply Chain Management Playbook: https://thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/mastering-the-chain-a-comprehensive-guide-to-supply-chain-management/
2025 Manufacturing & Distribution Digital Transformation Report: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/manufacturinganddistributionreport?hs_preview=ftpOpIVT-192424962864
Government Digital Transformation Report: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/government-digital-transformation-report?hs_preview=ebDmdyyN-191817540458
Free Transformation Assessments: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/free-transformation-assessments/
Private Equity Playbook: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/erpduediligenceprivateequity/
TSC Resource Center: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/thought-leadership/
Dec 3, 2025 • 13min
Define Future State
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ORDER MY NEW BOOK: Welcome to the Jungle: https://a.co/d/hAFI7cN
2025 Digital Transformation Report: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/2025-digital-transformation-report/
20 Lessons from 1,000 Digital Transformations: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/ebook-20-lessons-from-1000-erp-implementations/
2025 Guide to AI Strategy & Implementation: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/guide-to-ai-strategy/
Free Transformation Assessments: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/free-transformation-assessments/
Executive Guide to Digital Strategy and Implementation: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/executives-guide-to-digital-transformation
Business Transformation Playbook: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/transformation-playbook/
Software Buyer's Guide: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/softwarebuyersguide
Digital Strategy & Implementation Readiness Framework: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/digitalstrategyframework
Guide to Organizational Change Management: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/the-definitive-guide-to-erp-hcm-organizational-change-management
Supply Chain Management Playbook: https://thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/mastering-the-chain-a-comprehensive-guide-to-supply-chain-management/
2025 Manufacturing & Distribution Digital Transformation Report: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/manufacturinganddistributionreport?hs_preview=ftpOpIVT-192424962864
Government Digital Transformation Report: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/government-digital-transformation-report?hs_preview=ebDmdyyN-191817540458
TSC Resource Center: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/thought-leadership/
Nov 28, 2025 • 15min
Most Important Criteria
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ORDER MY NEW BOOK: Welcome to the Jungle: https://a.co/d/hAFI7cN
2025 Digital Transformation Report: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/2025-digital-transformation-report/
20 Lessons from 1,000 Digital Transformations: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/ebook-20-lessons-from-1000-erp-implementations/
2025 Guide to AI Strategy & Implementation: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/guide-to-ai-strategy/
Free Transformation Assessments: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/free-transformation-assessments/
Executive Guide to Digital Strategy and Implementation: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/executives-guide-to-digital-transformation
Business Transformation Playbook: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/transformation-playbook/
Software Buyer's Guide: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/softwarebuyersguide
Digital Strategy & Implementation Readiness Framework: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/digitalstrategyframework
Guide to Organizational Change Management: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/the-definitive-guide-to-erp-hcm-organizational-change-management
Supply Chain Management Playbook: https://thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/mastering-the-chain-a-comprehensive-guide-to-supply-chain-management/
2025 Manufacturing & Distribution Digital Transformation Report: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/manufacturinganddistributionreport?hs_preview=ftpOpIVT-192424962864
Government Digital Transformation Report: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/government-digital-transformation-report?hs_preview=ebDmdyyN-191817540458
TSC Resource Center: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/thought-leadership/
Nov 26, 2025 • 13min
Coping With Digital Transformation
A candid look at the biggest stressors in large digital transformations. Short segments dig into fear and uncertainty from changing roles and loss of control over vendors and tech. Discussions contrast smooth vendor promises with rocky real-world journeys and explore cultural shock when new systems standardize work. Practical focus on alignment, governance, and clearer expectations to reduce chaos.
Nov 25, 2025 • 22min
QAD Conference
In this episode, a senior executive from QAD shares insights on the company's innovative manufacturing platform strategy, featuring Adaptive ERP and Champion AI. They discuss the importance of Red Zone in enhancing frontline performance and touch on the challenges of implementation and change management. The conversation also explores how AI will transform ERP interactions, making decision-making faster and more intuitive. With a strong focus on manufacturing sectors like automotive, QAD aims to lead as the premier platform for the industry.
Nov 21, 2025 • 16min
SAP's Trouble in Paradise
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ORDER MY NEW BOOK: Welcome to the Jungle: https://a.co/d/hAFI7cN
2025 Digital Transformation Report: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/2025-digital-transformation-report/
20 Lessons from 1,000 Digital Transformations: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/ebook-20-lessons-from-1000-erp-implementations/
2025 Guide to AI Strategy & Implementation: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/guide-to-ai-strategy/
Free Transformation Assessments: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/free-transformation-assessments/
Executive Guide to Digital Strategy and Implementation: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/executives-guide-to-digital-transformation
Business Transformation Playbook: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/transformation-playbook/
Software Buyer's Guide: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/softwarebuyersguide
Digital Strategy & Implementation Readiness Framework: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/digitalstrategyframework
Guide to Organizational Change Management: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/the-definitive-guide-to-erp-hcm-organizational-change-management
Supply Chain Management Playbook: https://thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/mastering-the-chain-a-comprehensive-guide-to-supply-chain-management/
2025 Manufacturing & Distribution Digital Transformation Report: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/manufacturinganddistributionreport?hs_preview=ftpOpIVT-192424962864
Government Digital Transformation Report: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/government-digital-transformation-report?hs_preview=ebDmdyyN-191817540458
TSC Resource Center: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/thought-leadership/
Nov 19, 2025 • 13min
Dark Underworld of Consulting
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ORDER MY NEW BOOK: Welcome to the Jungle: https://a.co/d/hAFI7cN
2025 Digital Transformation Report: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/2025-digital-transformation-report/
20 Lessons from 1,000 Digital Transformations: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/ebook-20-lessons-from-1000-erp-implementations/
2025 Guide to AI Strategy & Implementation: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/guide-to-ai-strategy/
Free Transformation Assessments: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/free-transformation-assessments/
Executive Guide to Digital Strategy and Implementation: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/executives-guide-to-digital-transformation
Business Transformation Playbook: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/transformation-playbook/
Software Buyer's Guide: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/softwarebuyersguide
Digital Strategy & Implementation Readiness Framework: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/digitalstrategyframework
Guide to Organizational Change Management: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/the-definitive-guide-to-erp-hcm-organizational-change-management
Supply Chain Management Playbook: https://thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/mastering-the-chain-a-comprehensive-guide-to-supply-chain-management/
2025 Manufacturing & Distribution Digital Transformation Report: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/manufacturinganddistributionreport?hs_preview=ftpOpIVT-192424962864
Government Digital Transformation Report: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/government-digital-transformation-report?hs_preview=ebDmdyyN-191817540458
TSC Resource Center: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/thought-leadership/
Nov 17, 2025 • 13min
How Our Digital Transformation
In this enlightening discussion, the speaker dives into the pitfalls of a seemingly simple email migration that unexpectedly derailed productivity. They highlight how small issues, like broken Teams links, can snowball into significant operational challenges. The conversation stresses that 80–90% user adoption isn't enough, as lingering nonfunctional users can create widespread problems. A call for clear success definitions and executive accountability in transformations is made, linking these micro-lessons to larger ERP and HCM projects.
Nov 14, 2025 • 14min
What's Wrong with Your Project
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ORDER MY NEW BOOK: Welcome to the Jungle: https://a.co/d/hAFI7cN
2025 Digital Transformation Report: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/2025-digital-transformation-report/
20 Lessons from 1,000 Digital Transformations: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/ebook-20-lessons-from-1000-erp-implementations/
2025 Guide to AI Strategy & Implementation: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/guide-to-ai-strategy/
Free Transformation Assessments: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/free-transformation-assessments/
Executive Guide to Digital Strategy and Implementation: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/executives-guide-to-digital-transformation
Business Transformation Playbook: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/transformation-playbook/
Software Buyer's Guide: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/softwarebuyersguide
Digital Strategy & Implementation Readiness Framework: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/digitalstrategyframework
Guide to Organizational Change Management: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/the-definitive-guide-to-erp-hcm-organizational-change-management
Supply Chain Management Playbook: https://thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/mastering-the-chain-a-comprehensive-guide-to-supply-chain-management/
2025 Manufacturing & Distribution Digital Transformation Report: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/manufacturinganddistributionreport?hs_preview=ftpOpIVT-192424962864
Government Digital Transformation Report: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/government-digital-transformation-report?hs_preview=ebDmdyyN-191817540458
TSC Resource Center: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/thought-leadership/
