In this episode, we unpack why ERP projects so often go sideways, not because of bad technology, but because institutions skip the hard, early work of process discovery and redesign. We trace the evolution of ERP systems across four generations, explain why modern cloud platforms like Workday only deliver value if paired with institutional clarity, and explore how executive distance and surface-level planning quietly sabotage even the best-intentioned projects. If you’ve ever wondered why go-live feels like chaos, this conversation explains why and how to avoid it.
Based on Substack article:
https://dispatchesinternetpioneer.substack.com/p/the-first-six-months-decide-everything
Energetic Business Background Music by LolaMoore -- https://freesound.org/s/754966/ -- License: Attribution 4.0
