Embarking on an order management project is a significant undertaking for any organization. It involves not only implementing new systems but also reshaping processes and workflows. The success of such projects hinges on meticulous preparation, particularly in terms of collecting and categorizing requirements and effectively managing the associated change. In this article, we will delve […]
Organizational Change Management
We’re All Outraged! Turning Passion into Results.
If you were to pop open any social media platform or news app right now and scroll through a couple dozen posts, you’ll easily get the feeling that everything is #%&$ falling apart. Everyone is mad at something. We now use the term “doomscrolling.” In the past we had Yellow Journalism and we are there […]
Zigs & Zags – The Opposite of a Great Idea Can Also be a Great Idea
I get a lot of enjoyment from the creative and innovative side of the work I do. Helping clients or my teams break out of the day-to-day and explore the unexpected. I’ve discussed innovation myths before and how to use lateral thinking to expand your pool of ideas in unexpected ways. One of my favorite […]
Ryman Hospitality Migrates to Oracle ERP Cloud!
ERP | Enterprise Resource Planning Migration to the Cloud – July 2023 Go Live! Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE: RHP) Business Challenge + Opportunity Migrate existing footprint and well-established business processes from Oracle EBS and NetSuite financials into Oracle ERP Cloud (Fusion), with over 500 custom reports written across different tool sets (FSGs, Discoverer, GL Wand, […]
The Lies We Tell Ourselves – Why Transparency is Key
We like being lied to. If you don’t believe that, then you’re not being honest with yourself! In this article I’ll cover some of the common self-deceptions, biases, and societal pleasantries we entertain. Then, I’ll cover why transparency, even when uncomfortable, is always the better option. Self-Deception: We Lie to Ourselves From ancient society working […]
A Day of Connection with Our Vice President
A lovely turn of events occurred recently when our office hosted Prakash Chembai, the esteemed vice president of our company. We honoured his promotion and held a lively town hall that day, which made it an exciting and unforgettable event for all those engaged. The Townhall: The day kicked off with a spirited town hall, providing […]
Suspend Reality – 6 Steps to Move from Fantasy to Execution
We’re just now finishing up the holiday season. At this time of year, I’m always intrigued by the magic of the holidays we celebrate, and the optimistic goals we set for the new year. Even the lies we tell ourselves. It amazes me how we collectively like to suspend reality for a bit, reflect, and […]
Consensus – The Slippery Slope of Success
Consensus is most simply defined as a general agreement. Some definitions may include the phrases “broad agreement” or “unanimous”, but a tempered meaning is the acceptance of an idea. There are very few things in life that have a single right answer. And with such diversity in the world, you’ll almost never end up with […]
Fail Like a Pro – How to Plan for and Recover from Failure
Success and failure – just like hot and cold, light and darkness, love and hate, or good and evil – these represent the ends of a familiar spectrum. Countless philosophical works have pondered these seemingly opposing concepts. My favorite view for all such opposites is that you cannot understand one without the other. They are […]
Tough Conversations – Addressing Things Head On
I’ve always had an intrapreneurial spirit in the jobs I’ve held. In some roles, I have been given autonomy with the ability to set North Star goals and chase them. In other roles, I’ve found myself building up consensus and bubbling ideas upward. This has involved some tough conversations. If you’ve checked my other blog […]
The Innovation Wildcard – Surprise Yourself!
An innovation wildcard is a team member who is there to add a unique perspective that the rest of the team may not have. This person can be within the organization or pulled from outside. They may have deep expertise in other areas, or they may be new and more likely to question everything. Innovation […]
Perficient Quoted in Forrester Best Practice Report on Change Resistance To Digital Transformation
Digital transformation is no longer an option; it’s a necessity for organizations striving to stay competitive in today’s fast-paced business landscape. However, embarking on this transformative journey is not without its challenges. One significant hurdle that organizations face is change resistance. The recently published Forrester Best Practice report, “The Realities Of Change Resistance To Digital […]