by Panorama Consulting Group | Aug 8, 2016 | Change Management, ERP Blog
Let’s face it. The thought of going through the selection and implementation of a new ERP software system for your organization is about as appealing as having your wisdom teeth pulled. It can be excruciatingly painful if leadership and team members don’t buy-in to... by Panorama Consulting Group | Aug 1, 2016 | Change Management, ERP Blog, Implementation
Change is at the core of every ERP project. ERP software requires organizations to change from an old way of doing things to a new way, and employees will have to adapt to this new way of completing day-to-day tasks. With this as common knowledge to most... by Panorama Consulting Group | Jul 29, 2016 | Change Management, ERP Blog, Government
Okay, I will admit it. I was on the government payroll for almost my entire adult life. Like a dutiful parent, Uncle Sam fed me, clothed me and sent me away to far off places for years at a time. The U.S. government was good to me but since I left government service... by Panorama Consulting Group | Jul 25, 2016 | Change Management, ERP Blog
Introducing a new ERP system can be like throwing a bottle of bleach into a delicate ecosystem if not executed well. We could talk about critically important things like top-down support or selecting the right system, but let’s assume those steps were well... by Panorama Consulting Group | Jul 20, 2016 | Business Process Management, Change Management, ERP Blog
When most companies contact us for help, they immediately assume that their current systems are the root cause of many of the operational pains that they are feeling. Processes are inefficient, employees hate the current systems, data is a mess and there is no way to... by Panorama Consulting Group | Jul 12, 2016 | Change Management, ERP Blog, Government
Some would argue that change management strategies and tactics are synonymous across the public and private sector. While the overreaching principles are the same, each organization must take into account things like culture, unions, employee mindset and the abilities... by Panorama Consulting Group | Jul 11, 2016 | Change Management, ERP Blog
by Panorama Consulting Group | Jul 6, 2016 | Business Process Management, Change Management, ERP Blog
The rock band REM once sang, “It’s the end of the world as we know it, and I feel fine.” After a lifespan of over 50 years, we’ve reached the end of “ERP software” as we know it as well. As a company that has built an entire business around providing independent ERP... by Panorama Consulting Group | Jul 1, 2016 | Business Process Management, Change Management, ERP Blog
As those of us in the U.S. prepare for a long Independence Day weekend, it is a good time to reflect on the role of independence for those about to select and implement new ERP systems. Historically, ERP implementations were an all-or-nothing proposition: you would... 
by Panorama Consulting Group | Jun 27, 2016 | Change Management, ERP Blog
One of the biggest mistakes we see with ERP projects is lack of organizational change management. I have heard, directly and indirectly, from project team leads that those in the corner office (the CFO and the IT manager) don’t consider organizational change... by Panorama Consulting Group | Jun 22, 2016 | Business Process Management, Change Management, ERP Blog
Last week, I wrote a blog about why there is never a good time to start an ERP implementation. While these reasons are all valid, some organizations just aren’t going to be able to stomach the cost and risk of a new ERP system with an uncertain economic environment.... by Panorama Consulting Group | Jun 21, 2016 | Change Management, ERP Blog
I recently took a trip home to visit my cat and my family, but mainly my cat. My cat, Ketzel, demonstrates all of the stereotypical cat behaviors: the ability to sleep 27 hours a day, a strange obsession with toilet paper rolls and the uncanny talent to completely... by Panorama Consulting Group | Jun 2, 2016 | Change Management, Digital Strategy, ERP Blog
Poor organizational change is one of eight common failure points for organizations implementing ERP software. Watch this webinar clip to learn why: Watch the full webinar or visit our YouTube Channel. Summary Our independent analysis of ERP failures, revealed the... by Panorama Consulting Group | May 24, 2016 | Change Management, ERP Blog
Manufacturers are critical to economic growth – even while commodity-based manufacturing is outsourced to other countries in exchange for the higher-value manufacturing currently experiencing a renaissance. Despite their importance, manufacturing companies aren’t... by Panorama Consulting Group | May 18, 2016 | Change Management, ERP Blog
“Playing safe is risky.” That is one of my favorite quotes from business author and guru Seth Godin. While it may sound like an oxymoron, it makes sense when you think through terms of being innovative in your workspace. Earlier this week, I was part of a panel... by Panorama Consulting Group | May 16, 2016 | Change Management, ERP Blog
Everyone loves a party and ERP project kick-offs are no exception. It’s a chance to talk about change, envision the future, meet people in your organization you may have had little or no interaction with. While people may say that they like change, functional areas,... by Panorama Consulting Group | May 4, 2016 | Change Management, ERP Blog
In The Empire Strikes Back, Yoda gave some advice to Luke Skywalker. He told him “you must unlearn what you have learned.” This is how a lot of people feel when their organization is going through an ERP initiative. They are afraid of what they do not know is coming.... by Panorama Consulting Group | May 2, 2016 | Change Management, Digital Strategy, ERP Blog, Implementation
It goes without saying that the best foot should always be forward when it comes to your customers. Products and services provided to customers are generally the most polished aspect of an enterprise as they represent the organization in the eyes of past, present and... by Panorama Consulting Group | Apr 28, 2016 | Change Management, ERP Blog, Expert Witness, Implementation
Contrary to the beliefs of many, an ERP implementation is far more than a large IT project. It affects stakeholders in every functional area, and if it fails, it has dramatic consequences throughout an organization. With that said, an ERP failure is not unlike a car... by Panorama Consulting Group | Apr 21, 2016 | Business Process Management, Change Management, ERP Blog, Implementation
Your ERP project is going great so far. You’ve selected a winning ERP system. Your project manager is exceptionally organized and has a structured timeline of deliverables that the team is quick to embrace. Everyone is on the same page and then . . . the inevitable... 
