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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
Oracle
ERP Systems
ERP Software
ERP
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:

• The ERP Industry & the Mafia?

• The Machine Is Rigged

• The Safe Choic... 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:

• The Hidden Cost of Agile & ERP Implementations

• 20 Perspectives from E... 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:

• How Gartner Predicts That 40% of Agentic AI Projects Will Be Canceled By... 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:

• How SAP is Partnering With the Open Data Institute, Q&A (Darian Chwialko... more

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Recent Guests

Kristin Valentyn
ERP industry veteran who has worked at SAP, Oracle, Infor, and other providers
ERP Vendors (various)
Episode: How Gartner Predicts That 40% of Agentic AI Projects Will Be Canceled By 2027, An Overview of How the ERP Software Industry Is Changing and Evolving, Why ERP Projects Fail
Jon Reed
Industry analyst, founder of DigiNomica
DigiNomica
Episode: How SAP is Partnering With the Open Data Institute, The State of ERP in 2026, Why Your ERP Vendor Keeps Blaming You for Their Failures
Ema Roloff
Co-founder of Roloff Consulting, focuses on change management and digital leadership
Roloff Consulting
Episode: NVIDIA Launches An Enterprise AI Agent Platform, How the Technology Industry is Silencing Dissent, The Cloud ERP Reality Check Every Leader Needs
Jeff Winters
Industry 4.0 and manufacturing thought leader
Independent industry expert
Episode: The New AI Startup That’s Gunning For Workday, Oracle, & SAP, What Manufacturers Need to Know About Industry 4.0, What You Must Know Before Choosing A New ERP System
Eric Helmer
Chief Technology Officer
Rimini Street
Episode: What ERP Vendor Roadmaps Reveal About AI in 2026, How Customers Are Taking Back Control of Their Technology Roadmap, Why Some ECC Customers Are Being Told to Spend Over $100M on S/4HANA
Jeff Winter
Industry 4.0 expert and thought leader
Episode: Oracle’s Cloud Supply Chain Capabilities, Industry 4.0, Why Software Best Practices Do Not Exist
Fred Hessler
Director of Expert Witness Practice at Third Stage Consulting
Third Stage Consulting
Episode: Why Oracle is Cutting Up to 30,000 Jobs, The Anatomy of an ERP Project Failure, Why Your Business & IT Operations Are in Conflict
Kerrie Jordan
Chief Marketing Officer and SVP of Product at Epicor
Epicor
Episode: Accenture's Acquisition of Faculty, How Mid-Market ERP Systems Are at a Crossroads, Are SAP's Days As Market Leader Over?
Jose Gomez
IT Director for Infrastructure and Architecture at Stephen Gould
Stephen Gould
Episode: Accenture's Acquisition of Faculty, How Mid-Market ERP Systems Are at a Crossroads, Are SAP's Days As Market Leader Over?

Hosts

Eric Kimberling
Host of Transformation Ground Control with deep expertise in ERP strategy and digital transformation.
Darian Chwialkowski
Co-host with a practical, vendor-agnostic lens on transformation programs and ERP projects.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 89 ratings
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    Apple Podcasts
    4
    WwOkhs
    United Statesa year 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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#130
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#194
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#210
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

How SAP is Partnering With the Open Data Institute, The State of ERP in 2026, Why Your ERP Vendor Keeps Blaming You for Their Failures
Q: AI terminating ERP topics—how do AI and ERP co-exist and should businesses upgrade now or later?
AI inside ERP is viable now if data is clean and APIs are leveraged; upgrades should be pursued in a way that enables immediate experimentation and value while planning for a future on a scalable platform.
How SAP is Partnering With the Open Data Institute, The State of ERP in 2026, Why Your ERP Vendor Keeps Blaming You for Their Failures
Q: What separates AI initiatives that create value from cool demos that don't scale?
Focus on contexts, architecture that combines domain-specific models with deterministic workflows, and scalable data governance; start with high-value, implementable use cases and build from there.
How SAP is Partnering With the Open Data Institute, The State of ERP in 2026, Why Your ERP Vendor Keeps Blaming You for Their Failures
Q: What are the biggest shifts you're seeing in the ERP market over the last 12 months?
A shift toward verticalIndustry focus, a push for composable architectures, increased emphasis on data quality and governance, and a reality check on mega-project upgrades versus incremental, value-driven changes.
How Gartner Predicts That 40% of Agentic AI Projects Will Be Canceled By 2027, An Overview of How the ERP Software Industry Is Changing and Evolving, Why ERP Projects Fail
Q: What separates companies that realize value from those that never fully adopt the system?
Successful adoption hinges on end-to-end process focus, data quality, and an ongoing optimization mindset after go-live, rather than a one-time implementation; organizations need a center of excellence and continuous improvement to extract full value.
What ERP Vendor Roadmaps Reveal About AI in 2026, How Customers Are Taking Back Control of Their Technology Roadmap, Why Some ECC Customers Are Being Told to Spend Over $100M on S/4HANA
Q: How should CFOs evaluate AI claims from ERP vendors during the selection cycle right now?
Ask for concrete use cases and customer-case evidence, benchmark against other customers, and prioritize real-world outcomes over theoretical AI capabilities to understand what actually delivers value.

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A practitioner-friendly show that centers on digital transformation, ERP implementations, change management, and strategic technology decisions. Across episodes, the hosts dissect ERP projects, vendor dynamics, AI adoption, and governance with a focus on actionable guidance for executives and implementation teams. Notable threads include governance and stakeholder alignment, real-world ERP case studies, and the evolving leverage of third-party support and peer reviews in selecting partners. The format blends candid guest conversations with data-informed prompts and concrete playbooks, making it a go-to for listeners seeking practical, vendor-agnostic insights into navigating complex digital transformations.

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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Kristin Valentyn
2. Jon Reed
3. Ema Roloff
4. Jeff Winters
5. Eric Helmer
6. Jeff Winter
7. Fred Hessler
8. Kerrie Jordan

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