In ERP projects and business development, one phrase comes up again and again: “We need to create value-adding solutions.” But what does value really mean? Too often, value is treated like a shiny shield – polished, glossy, and easy to display. It shows up as personal branding, media presence, or the pursuit of visibility. Yet true Read more
Large companies have built massive governance structures – not always in headcount, but mentally and structurally. Development revolves around products: SAP here, MS CRM there, with timelines dictated by IT constraints. IT often believes it can solve everything and drives multi-layered organizations full of forums and strategies. IT governance will Read more
ERP programs begin when you will — but they do not end when you please. A Machiavelli-inspired perspective helps explain why ERP programs so often disappoint. They follow recurring patterns — almost like their “DNA” — that repeatedly produce the same outcomes. Despite decades of experience, many programs stumble into Read more