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

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Digital Transformation
Change Management
ERP Implementation
Artificial Intelligence
SAP
ERP Implementations
ERP
Oracle
ERP Systems
ERP Software
Supply Chain Management
Data Management
Business Process Management
Mergers and Acquisitions
Agentic AI
Manufacturing
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
Microsoft
Salesforce
Cybersecurity

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, emer... more

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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 ... more

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" &... more

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 Tec... more

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 Onl... more

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Recent Guests

Chris Clark
Fractional CIO
Independent / Mid-market focus
Episode: Transformation Is Like Gardening, From CIO to AI Champion, Get the Receipts — How to Vet a System Integrator
Afra Corona
Senior change management consultant at Third Stage Consulting
Third Stage Consulting
Episode: What Real OCM Actually Looks Like, Change Management Isn't Fluffy, The Backfill Problem
Sarah Stanley Smith
Europe-based Change Management practitioner at Third Stage
Third Stage Consulting
Episode: ERP Status Reporting, Best Interview Moments, Follow the Money: Why ERP Projects Fail
Julia Boyce
Europe-based Change Management practitioner at Third Stage
Third Stage Consulting
Episode: ERP Status Reporting, Best Interview Moments, Follow the Money: Why ERP Projects Fail
Kristin Valentyn
Industry thought leader with multi-vendor experience (SAP, Oracle, Infor, QAD, Epicor)
Independent
Episode: ERP Status Reporting, Best Interview Moments, Follow the Money: Why ERP Projects Fail
Jim Koetting
Leadership coach, author, and podcaster
Independent consultant/author
Episode: When Output Becomes Unlimited, Judgment Becomes Priceless, What Machines Can't Replace, You're Not the Hero — You're the Guide
Kerry Jordan
Chief Marketing Officer at Epicor, former Chief Product Officer
Epicor
Episode: Organizations Will Struggle To Keep Up, SAP Sapphire Conference Takeaways, What SAP & Epicor Revealed
Krista Glantschnig
Product Marketing Director at Rimini Street
Rimini Street
Episode: Organizations Will Struggle To Keep Up, SAP Sapphire Conference Takeaways, What SAP & Epicor Revealed
Jason Kurtz
CEO of Basware
Basware
Episode: What Is Invoice Lifecycle Management?, Maximizing ROI & Minimizing Risk, Your Biggest Fraud Risk Is Right After Go-Live

Hosts

Eric Kimberling
Host focused on technology-agnostic digital transformation, ERP implementation, and governance; lead with practitioner insights and client outcomes.
Darian Chwialkowski
Co-host and contributor with deep involvement in Transformation Ground Control's content and industry discussions.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 89 ratings
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    Apple Podcasts
    4
    WwOkhs
    United States2 years ago
  • Good job

    Excellent commentary and great production values.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jimmy***9
    United States2 years ago
  • Knowledgeable podcast

    Such amazing content and guests. The information he share is incredibly valuable and insightful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Darla Davis
    United States2 years ago
  • I Love it!

    Love your show. This is lovely & so interesting. Keep doing what you are doing, it’s so inspiring.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kenneth Peterson
    United States2 years ago
  • Great pod

    Eric speaks clearly and delivers quality episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MarkKelly4
    United States2 years ago

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Shows consistently deliver thoughtful interviews with actionable takeaways.
Guests bring diverse perspectives on ERP, AI, and transformation governance.
Production quality and host clarity are highly praised.
Listeners appreciate vendor-agnostic discussions and practical guidance.
Content is engaging and informative for decision-makers.

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#175
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Apple Podcasts
#212
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Apple Podcasts
#238
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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
Q: Why is the episode arguing that ERP is not a vendor-driven inevitability and that decision-making is the real bottleneck?
Because manufacturing operates under constraints and needs rapid, context-aware decisions; AI layered on top of existing ERP can unlock value without forcing disruptive migrations, shifting the focus from what ERP to buy to how to decide and act more effectively.
Transformation Is Like Gardening, From CIO to AI Champion, Get the Receipts — How to Vet a System Integrator
Q: Where do you think AI, especially in manufacturing, will add real value to the end customer?
AI will accelerate decisions in manufacturing by optimizing supply, demand, and production planning, allowing for faster, data-informed choices that improve margins, quality, and delivery reliability, while keeping humans in governance roles rather than letting them become bystanders to automation.
What Is 'The Machine'?, Stories from the Machine, "Best Practices" & Other Gaslighting Buzzwords
Q: How can leaders guard against being burned by the machine?
Leaders should push back on unrealistic timelines, insist on a clearly defined future state before starting, invest heavily in change management beyond training, seek independent and objective advisory, and implement governance that keeps the project focused on delivering customer value rather than vendor-driven revenue.
What Is 'The Machine'?, Stories from the Machine, "Best Practices" & Other Gaslighting Buzzwords
Q: What are the biggest mistakes CIOs and leaders make in transformations?
CIOs often overemphasize technology at the expense of business processes and change management, defer excessively to outside vendors, and get burned by optimistic timelines and hidden risks. They also fall into the 'vendor Kool-Aid' trap, chase cloud-only strategies without considering fit-for-purpose needs, and fail to establish guardrails against perverse incentives that reward bad outcomes over customer success.
What Is Invoice Lifecycle Management?, Maximizing ROI & Minimizing Risk, Your Biggest Fraud Risk Is Right After Go-Live
Q: Where is AI genuinely moving the needle in AP and invoice processing today?
AI assists end-to-end—from GL coding predictions to advanced matching and fraud detection—delivering measurable ROI and reducing manual effort.

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This program centers on technology-agnostic digital transformation, with a strong emphasis on ERP implementations, change management, and strategic governance. Episodes routinely dissect real-world pitfalls in large-scale ERP projects, vendor dynamics, data governance, and the role of people and process change in successful transformations. Notable is a consistent push toward customer outcomes, independent analysis, and practical guidance for mid-market to enterprise organizations navigating cloud migrations, AI integration, and ecosystem choices without vendor marketing spin. The show often features insights from practitioners, analysts, and industry veterans who spotlight governance, risk management, and the human side of technology adopt... more

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