{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Catch Up Podcast","title":"45 Million Reasons to Get Your ERP Strategy Right with Lionel Wilson","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2877,"description":"Have you ever wondered why so many large-scale digital transformation projects go wrong? In this episode, host Philip Blackmore is joined by Lionel Wilson, an experienced digital transformation program lead, to unpack the hidden challenges of ERP and CRM implementations. Drawing from a career that spans from early IT systems to managing 35 international Dynamics 365 programs, Lionel shares a candid look at both his successes and his \"war stories,\" including a project that failed after costing £45 million. The conversation delves into the critical difference between project and program management and reveals why the human element is often the key to success. The insights shared by Lionel are more relevant than ever, serving as a timely guide for anyone embarking on their own transformation journey.Lionel Wilson: An accomplished IT and project management professional and program lead at GENII Software Group. With over three decades of experience, he has founded his own consultancy, Illusioneering Limited, and has successfully delivered over 35 international implementations of large-scale, complex D365 programs for major end users. His expertise lies in navigating the intricate blend of technology and human dynamics to ensure project success.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:The tangible difference between a program manager and a project manager and why your business needs both.Why the human element and managing people are more crucial to an ERP project than the technology itself.Key red flags that signal a digital transformation is headed for failure, and how to spot them early.The essential questions you should ask and the groundwork you must complete before embarking on a major ERP implementation.The risks of treating a consulting partner as the sole owner of a project and why internal ownership is non-negotiable for success.Action Points:Conduct a Pre-Project Diagnostic: Before kicking off your digital transformation, spend at least one to two months on the RFP...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/iWBZTiC94l_5ILnmTBn8PhdqZZ1oGG1Nu4q8ji6v23Q/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83NDYz/NGM5ZWU5NzM4OTI1/ZDA5YTgxYmExZTBj/NDc5YS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}