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Transformation Ground Control: Digital Transformation, ERP Implementation, Change Management, and Digital Strategy

Transformation Ground Control: Digital Transformation, ERP Implementation, Change Management, and Digital Strategy

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Aug 2026

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Welcome to Transformation Ground Control, the podcast where we explore tech-agnostic digital transformation and digital strategy best practices with industry thought leaders. On this show, Eric Kimberling, Darian Chwialkowski, and other industry leaders discuss digital transformation strategies, tips, and lessons. We also discuss organizational change management, ERP software implementations, emerging tech trends, business process improvement strategies, and other important topics - all without the software vendor marketing spin. So whether you’re just starting your digital transformation journey or you’re well on your way, tune in for some valuable insights and tips!

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August 12, 2026Episode 2862 hr 1 min

Your Shadow IT Is Actually Your Intellectual Property, Why Cloud ERP and AI Are Making Shadow IT Worse, Not Better, Today's Implementation Is Tomorrow's Technical Debt

The Transformation Ground Control podcast covers a number of topics important to digital and business transformation. This episode covers the following topics and interviews: Your Shadow IT Is Actually Your Intellectual Property Why Cloud ERP and AI Are Making Shadow IT Worse, Not Better Today's Implementation Is Tomorrow's Technical Debt We also cover a number of other relevant topics related to digital and business transformation throughout the show. 🔗 Resources Discussed in this Episode: ORDER MY NEW BOOK: Welcome to the Machine: https://lnkd.in/g-AYwpW7 CONTACT MY TEAM & I: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/contact-us/ FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: megan.shaull@thirdstage-consulting.com Try the Free LinkedIn Personal Branding Challenge: https://www.roloffconsulting.com/eric Contact Marcus Harris at Taft Law: https://taftlaw.com/people/marcus-s-harris 🔗 More Digital Transformation Resources: 2026 AI Report: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/ai-that-works-in-2026/ 2026 Digital Transformation Report: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/2026-digital-transformation-report 2025 Digital Transformation Report: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/2025-digital-transformation-report/ ERP Project Recovery Guide: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/erp-project-recovery-guide/ 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/ Connect With Me: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erickimberling/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erickimberling/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@erickimberling0 X: https://twitter.com/erickimberling 📩 Got Questions? Contact me to brainstorm ideas for your digital transformation: eric.kimberling@thirdstage-consulting.com 🎵 Music in this Episode: Summer by Simple Minds License ID: yx1DlX0M160 The House That Heaven Built by Japandroids License ID: P1bkgA38b9w Lola (2020 Stereo Remaster) by The Kinks License ID: wz4Ro0ymMPX Get this and other songs for your next YouTube video at https://lickd.co This weekly podcast series premiers live on YouTube every Wednesday at 8am New York/1pm London/9pm Hong Kong. You can also subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, Pandora, or your favorite podcast platform. Watch more episodes here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyI-oIQSgI2DGXQKvUz-farHwls_B3G3i

August 5, 2026Episode 2851 hr 58 min

The $1M Project Killed Because a Leader Wouldn't Have Hard Conversations, Resistance Isn't a Frontline Problem - It Starts at the Top, Your Executives Are Just as Afraid as Your Frontline

The Transformation Ground Control podcast covers a number of topics important to digital and business transformation. This episode covers the following topics and interviews: The $1M Project Killed Because a Leader Wouldn't Have Hard Conversations Resistance Isn't a Frontline Problem, It Starts at the Top (Ema Roloff - Roloff Consulting, Natalia Rachelson - Oracle) Your Executives Are Just as Afraid as Your Frontline We also cover a number of other relevant topics related to digital and business transformation throughout the show. 🔗 Resources Discussed in this Episode: ORDER MY NEW BOOK: Welcome to the Machine: https://lnkd.in/g-AYwpW7 CONTACT MY TEAM & I: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/contact-us/ FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: megan.shaull@thirdstage-consulting.com Try the Free LinkedIn Personal Branding Challenge: https://www.roloffconsulting.com/eric Contact Marcus Harris at Taft Law: https://taftlaw.com/people/marcus-s-harris 🔗 More Digital Transformation Resources: 2026 AI Report: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/ai-that-works-in-2026/ 2026 Digital Transformation Report: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/2026-digital-transformation-report 2025 Digital Transformation Report: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/2025-digital-transformation-report/ ERP Project Recovery Guide: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/erp-project-recovery-guide/ 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/ Connect With Me: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erickimberling/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erickimberling/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@erickimberling0 X: https://twitter.com/erickimberling 📩 Got Questions? Contact me to brainstorm ideas for your digital transformation: eric.kimberling@thirdstage-consulting.com 🎵 Music in this Episode: Summer by Simple Minds License ID: 2YrN5xdjp9Z The House That Heaven Built by Japandroids License ID: 4p8VqdwzJgZ Lola (2020 Stereo Remaster) by The Kinks License ID: 2BVaNqw21Wv Get this and other songs for your next YouTube video at https://lickd.co This weekly podcast series premiers live on YouTube every Wednesday at 8am New York/1pm London/9pm Hong Kong. You can also subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, Pandora, or your favorite podcast platform. Watch more episodes here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyI-oIQSgI2DGXQKvUz-farHwls_B3G3i

July 29, 2026Episode 2841 hr 54 min

You Don't Own Your IP Once It Hits the Cloud, Who Owns Your IP in the Cloud?, "Technical Debt" Is a Marketing Weapon

The Transformation Ground Control podcast covers a number of topics important to digital and business transformation. This episode covers the following topics and interviews: You Don't Own Your IP Once It Hits the Cloud Who Owns Your IP in the Cloud? (Marcus Harris, Taft Law) "Technical Debt" Is a Marketing Weapon We also cover a number of other relevant topics related to digital and business transformation throughout the show. 🔗 Resources Discussed in this Episode: ORDER MY NEW BOOK: Welcome to the Machine: https://lnkd.in/g-AYwpW7 CONTACT MY TEAM & I: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/contact-us/ FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: megan.shaull@thirdstage-consulting.com Try the Free LinkedIn Personal Branding Challenge: https://www.roloffconsulting.com/eric Contact Marcus Harris at Taft Law: https://taftlaw.com/people/marcus-s-harris 🔗 More Digital Transformation Resources: 2026 AI Report: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/ai-that-works-in-2026/ 2026 Digital Transformation Report: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/2026-digital-transformation-report 2025 Digital Transformation Report: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/2025-digital-transformation-report/ ERP Project Recovery Guide: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/erp-project-recovery-guide/ 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/ Connect With Me: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erickimberling/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erickimberling/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@erickimberling0 X: https://twitter.com/erickimberling 📩 Got Questions? Contact me to brainstorm ideas for your digital transformation: eric.kimberling@thirdstage-consulting.com 🎵 Music in this Episode: Summer by Simple Minds License ID: zADB50M3W5d The House That Heaven Built by Japandroids License ID: JlgvkXXl8nO Lola (2020 Stereo Remaster) by The Kinks License ID: ZzgK200oekD Get this and other songs for your next YouTube video at https://lickd.co This weekly podcast series premiers live on YouTube every Wednesday at 8am New York/1pm London/9pm Hong Kong. You can also subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, Pandora, or your favorite podcast platform. Watch more episodes here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyI-oIQSgI2DGXQKvUz-farHwls_B3G3i

July 22, 2026Episode 2832 hr 41 min

What Is 'The Machine'?, Stories from the Machine, "Best Practices" & Other Gaslighting Buzzwords

The Transformation Ground Control podcast covers a number of topics important to digital and business transformation. This episode covers the following topics and interviews: What Is 'The Machine'? Stories from the Machine "Best Practices" & Other Gaslighting Buzzwords We also cover a number of other relevant topics related to digital and business transformation throughout the show. 🔗 Resources Discussed in this Episode: ORDER MY NEW BOOK: Welcome to the Machine: https://lnkd.in/g-AYwpW7 CONTACT MY TEAM & I: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/contact-us/ FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: megan.shaull@thirdstage-consulting.com Try the Free LinkedIn Personal Branding Challenge: https://www.roloffconsulting.com/eric Contact Marcus Harris at Taft Law: https://taftlaw.com/people/marcus-s-harris 🔗 More Digital Transformation Resources: 2026 AI Report: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/ai-that-works-in-2026/ 2026 Digital Transformation Report: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/2026-digital-transformation-report 2025 Digital Transformation Report: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/2025-digital-transformation-report/ ERP Project Recovery Guide: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/erp-project-recovery-guide/ 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/ Connect With Me: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erickimberling/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erickimberling/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@erickimberling0 X: https://twitter.com/erickimberling 📩 Got Questions? Contact me to brainstorm ideas for your digital transformation: eric.kimberling@thirdstage-consulting.com 🎵 Music in this Episode: Summer by Simple Minds License ID: 2d7Z03LOvOy The House That Heaven Built by Japandroids License ID: 6XMVozbVvGA Lola (2020 Stereo Remaster) by The Kinks License ID: X5G5AzgZG6p Get this and other songs for your next YouTube video at https://lickd.co This weekly podcast series premiers live on YouTube every Wednesday at 8am New York/1pm London/9pm Hong Kong. You can also subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, Pandora, or your favorite podcast platform. Watch more episodes here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyI-oIQSgI2DGXQKvUz-farHwls_B3G3i

July 15, 2026Episode 2821 hr 58 min

Transformation Is Like Gardening, From CIO to AI Champion, Get the Receipts — How to Vet a System Integrator

The Transformation Ground Control podcast covers a number of topics important to digital and business transformation. This episode covers the following topics and interviews: Transformation Is Like Gardening From CIO to AI Champion (Veteran Tech Leader Chris Clark) Get the Receipts — How to Vet a System Integrator We also cover a number of other relevant topics related to digital and business transformation throughout the show. 🔗 Resources Discussed in this Episode: ORDER MY NEW BOOK: Welcome to the Machine: https://lnkd.in/g-AYwpW7 CONTACT MY TEAM & I: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/contact-us/ FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: megan.shaull@thirdstage-consulting.com Try the Free LinkedIn Personal Branding Challenge: https://www.roloffconsulting.com/eric Contact Marcus Harris at Taft Law: https://taftlaw.com/people/marcus-s-harris 🔗 More Digital Transformation Resources: 2026 AI Report: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/ai-that-works-in-2026/ 2026 Digital Transformation Report: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/2026-digital-transformation-report 2025 Digital Transformation Report: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/2025-digital-transformation-report/ ERP Project Recovery Guide: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/erp-project-recovery-guide/ 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/ Connect With Me: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erickimberling/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erickimberling/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@erickimberling0 X: https://twitter.com/erickimberling 📩 Got Questions? Contact me to brainstorm ideas for your digital transformation: eric.kimberling@thirdstage-consulting.com 🎵 Music in this Episode: Summer by Simple Minds License ID: qRVLR1DQBz7 The House That Heaven Built by Japandroids License ID: Pp2Gwr9B24q Lola (2020 Stereo Remaster) by The Kinks License ID: AP5XrMoeWZr Get this and other songs for your next YouTube video at https://lickd.co This weekly podcast series premiers live on YouTube every Wednesday at 8am New York/1pm London/9pm Hong Kong. You can also subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, Pandora, or your favorite podcast platform. Watch more episodes here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyI-oIQSgI2DGXQKvUz-farHwls_B3G3i

July 8, 2026Episode 2812 hr 7 min

"AI Is Different This Time", AI and ERP: Hype vs. Reality, AI Is Only As Good As Your Data

The Transformation Ground Control podcast covers a number of topics important to digital and business transformation. This episode covers the following topics and interviews: "AI Is Different This Time" AI and ERP: Hype vs. Reality AI Is Only As Good As Your Data We also cover a number of other relevant topics related to digital and business transformation throughout the show. 🔗 Resources Discussed in this Episode: ORDER MY NEW BOOK: Welcome to the Machine: https://lnkd.in/g-AYwpW7 CONTACT MY TEAM & I: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/contact-us/ FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: megan.shaull@thirdstage-consulting.com Try the Free LinkedIn Personal Branding Challenge: https://www.roloffconsulting.com/eric Contact Marcus Harris at Taft Law: https://taftlaw.com/people/marcus-s-harris 🔗 More Digital Transformation Resources: 2026 AI Report: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/ai-that-works-in-2026/ 2026 Digital Transformation Report: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/2026-digital-transformation-report 2025 Digital Transformation Report: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/2025-digital-transformation-report/ ERP Project Recovery Guide: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/erp-project-recovery-guide/ 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/ Connect With Me: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erickimberling/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erickimberling/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@erickimberling0 X: https://twitter.com/erickimberling 📩 Got Questions? Contact me to brainstorm ideas for your digital transformation: eric.kimberling@thirdstage-consulting.com 🎵 Music in this Episode: Summer by Simple Minds License ID: dy4Y6n3xz9L The House That Heaven Built by Japandroids License ID: OGw18bJBQNm Lola (2020 Stereo Remaster) by The Kinks License ID: 2lxvO9ndEqW Get this and other songs for your next YouTube video at https://lickd.co This weekly podcast series premiers live on YouTube every Wednesday at 8am New York/1pm London/9pm Hong Kong. You can also subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, Pandora, or your favorite podcast platform. Watch more episodes here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyI-oIQSgI2DGXQKvUz-farHwls_B3G3i

July 1, 2026Episode 2801 hr 36 min

Manufacturers Don't Have an ERP Problem - They Have a Decision Problem, There Is No One Size ERP Fits All, System of Record vs. System of Action

The Transformation Ground Control podcast covers a number of topics important to digital and business transformation. This episode covers the following topics and interviews: Manufacturers Don't Have an ERP Problem, They Have a Decision Problem There Is No One Size ERP Fits All (Sanjay Brahmawar, CEO of QAD|Redzone) System of Record vs. System of Action We also cover a number of other relevant topics related to digital and business transformation throughout the show. 🔗 Resources Discussed in this Episode: ORDER MY NEW BOOK: Welcome to the Machine: https://lnkd.in/g-AYwpW7 CONTACT MY TEAM & I: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/contact-us/ FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: megan.shaull@thirdstage-consulting.com Try the Free LinkedIn Personal Branding Challenge: https://www.roloffconsulting.com/eric Contact Marcus Harris at Taft Law: https://taftlaw.com/people/marcus-s-harris 🔗 More Digital Transformation Resources: 2026 AI Report: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/ai-that-works-in-2026/ 2026 Digital Transformation Report: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/2026-digital-transformation-report 2025 Digital Transformation Report: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/2025-digital-transformation-report/ ERP Project Recovery Guide: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/erp-project-recovery-guide/ 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/ Connect With Me: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erickimberling/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erickimberling/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@erickimberling0 X: https://twitter.com/erickimberling 📩 Got Questions? Contact me to brainstorm ideas for your digital transformation: eric.kimberling@thirdstage-consulting.com 🎵 Music in this Episode: Summer by Simple Minds License ID: rLOPnr02k1A The House That Heaven Built by Japandroids License ID: G1akZ7qL4kj Lola (2020 Stereo Remaster) by The Kinks License ID: jLBwDGMvKp5 Get this and other songs for your next YouTube video at https://lickd.co This weekly podcast series premiers live on YouTube every Wednesday at 8am New York/1pm London/9pm Hong Kong. You can also subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, Pandora, or your favorite podcast platform. Watch more episodes here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyI-oIQSgI2DGXQKvUz-farHwls_B3G3i

June 24, 2026Episode 2791 hr 58 min

What Real OCM Actually Looks Like, Change Management Isn't Fluffy, The Backfill Problem

The Transformation Ground Control podcast covers a number of topics important to digital and business transformation. This episode covers the following topics and interviews: What Real OCM Actually Looks Like Change Management Isn't Fluffy (Afra Corona, Organizational Change Management Consultant at Third Stage Consulting) The Backfill Problem We also cover a number of other relevant topics related to digital and business transformation throughout the show. 🔗 Resources Discussed in this Episode: ORDER MY NEW BOOK: Welcome to the Machine: https://lnkd.in/g-AYwpW7 CONTACT MY TEAM & I: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/contact-us/ FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: megan.shaull@thirdstage-consulting.com Try the Free LinkedIn Personal Branding Challenge: https://www.roloffconsulting.com/eric Contact Marcus Harris at Taft Law: https://taftlaw.com/people/marcus-s-harris 🔗 More Digital Transformation Resources: 2026 AI Report: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/ai-that-works-in-2026/ 2026 Digital Transformation Report: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/2026-digital-transformation-report 2025 Digital Transformation Report: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/2025-digital-transformation-report/ ERP Project Recovery Guide: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/erp-project-recovery-guide/ 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/ Connect With Me: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erickimberling/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erickimberling/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@erickimberling0 X: https://twitter.com/erickimberling 📩 Got Questions? Contact me to brainstorm ideas for your digital transformation: eric.kimberling@thirdstage-consulting.com 🎵 Music in this Episode: Summer by Simple Minds License ID: 9wjyPEyypKR The House That Heaven Built by Japandroids License ID: bvy8A5o2ek1 Lola (2020 Stereo Remaster) by The Kinks License ID: nXVbgbKoEga Get this and other songs for your next YouTube video at https://lickd.co This weekly podcast series premiers live on YouTube every Wednesday at 8am New York/1pm London/9pm Hong Kong. You can also subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, Pandora, or your favorite podcast platform. Watch more episodes here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyI-oIQSgI2DGXQKvUz-farHwls_B3G3i

June 17, 2026Episode 2783 hr 1 min

ERP Status Reporting, Best Interview Moments, Follow the Money: Why ERP Projects Fail

The Transformation Ground Control podcast covers a number of topics important to digital and business transformation. This episode covers the following topics and interviews: ERP Status Reporting Best Interview Moments (Kristin Valentyn, Karm Saliba, Greg Benton, Jeff Winter, & More) Follow the Money: Why ERP Projects Fail We also cover a number of other relevant topics related to digital and business transformation throughout the show. 🔗 Resources Discussed in this Episode: ORDER MY NEW BOOK: Welcome to the Machine: https://lnkd.in/g-AYwpW7 CONTACT MY TEAM & I: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/contact-us/ FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: megan.shaull@thirdstage-consulting.com Try the Free LinkedIn Personal Branding Challenge: https://www.roloffconsulting.com/eric Contact Marcus Harris at Taft Law: https://taftlaw.com/people/marcus-s-harris 🔗 More Digital Transformation Resources: 2026 AI Report: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/ai-that-works-in-2026/ 2026 Digital Transformation Report: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/2026-digital-transformation-report 2025 Digital Transformation Report: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/2025-digital-transformation-report/ ERP Project Recovery Guide: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/erp-project-recovery-guide/ 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/ Connect With Me: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erickimberling/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erickimberling/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@erickimberling0 X: https://twitter.com/erickimberling 📩 Got Questions? Contact me to brainstorm ideas for your digital transformation: eric.kimberling@thirdstage-consulting.com 🎵 Music in this Episode: Summer by Simple Minds License ID: j7mEkJ9X56g The House That Heaven Built by Japandroids License ID: Aa6ENRm7bR7 Lola (2020 Stereo Remaster) by The Kinks License ID: WZxAmyP2xXY Get this and other songs for your next YouTube video at https://lickd.co This weekly podcast series premiers live on YouTube every Wednesday at 8am New York/1pm London/9pm Hong Kong. You can also subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, Pandora, or your favorite podcast platform. Watch more episodes here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyI-oIQSgI2DGXQKvUz-farHwls_B3G3i

June 10, 2026Episode 2771 hr 44 min

When Output Becomes Unlimited, Judgment Becomes Priceless, What Machines Can't Replace, You're Not the Hero — You're the Guide

The Transformation Ground Control podcast covers a number of topics important to digital and business transformation. This episode covers the following topics and interviews: When Output Becomes Unlimited, Judgment Becomes Priceless What Machines Can't Replace (Jim Koetting) You're Not the Hero — You're the Guide We also cover a number of other relevant topics related to digital and business transformation throughout the show. 🔗 Resources Discussed in this Episode: ORDER MY NEW BOOK: Welcome to the Machine: https://lnkd.in/g-AYwpW7 CONTACT MY TEAM & I: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/contact-us/ FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: megan.shaull@thirdstage-consulting.com Try the Free LinkedIn Personal Branding Challenge: https://www.roloffconsulting.com/eric Contact Marcus Harris at Taft Law: https://taftlaw.com/people/marcus-s-harris 🔗 More Digital Transformation Resources: 2026 AI Report: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/ai-that-works-in-2026/ 2026 Digital Transformation Report: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/2026-digital-transformation-report 2025 Digital Transformation Report: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/2025-digital-transformation-report/ ERP Project Recovery Guide: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/erp-project-recovery-guide/ 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/ Connect With Me: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erickimberling/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erickimberling/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@erickimberling0 X: https://twitter.com/erickimberling 📩 Got Questions? Contact me to brainstorm ideas for your digital transformation: eric.kimberling@thirdstage-consulting.com 🎵 Music in this Episode: Summer by Simple Minds License ID: QLKLVLG4jBw The House That Heaven Built by Japandroids License ID: Bn9VnQXn9Kg Lola (2020 Stereo Remaster) by The Kinks License ID: e2Nbb2vaNZL Get this and other songs for your next YouTube video at https://lickd.co This weekly podcast series premiers live on YouTube every Wednesday at 8am New York/1pm London/9pm Hong Kong. You can also subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, Pandora, or your favorite podcast platform. Watch more episodes here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyI-oIQSgI2DGXQKvUz-farHwls_B3G3i

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