RPI Tech Connect
RPI Tech Connect is the go-to podcast for catching up on the dynamic world of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). Join us as we discuss the future of ERPs, covering everything from best practices and organizational change to seamless cloud migration and optimizing applications. Plus, we'll share predictions and insights of what to expect in the future world of ERPs.
RPI Tech Connect delivers relevant, valuable information in a digestible format. Through candid, genuine conversations and stories from the world of consulting, RPI Tech Connect provides actionable tips to help you elevate your organization's ERP. Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the ERP scene, our podcast ensures you're well-equipped for success.
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What No One Tells You About ERP Projects
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ERP projects succeed or fail based on how they are managed, not the software itself.
In this episode of RPI Tech Connect, RPI PMO Director Theresa Nelson explains what most organizations are not told before starting an ERP implementation. She discusses the project management decisions that determine ERP success, including leadership alignment, communication planning, risk tolerance, and methodology selection.
Theresa breaks down why waterfall remains the dominant ERP project management approach, how agile methods fit into ERP work, and why highly integrated systems require structured planning and phased testing. The episode also explains the role of unit testing, system integrated testing, and user acceptance testing in reducing risk before go live.
To make those concepts relatable, Theresa draws a parallel between ERP project management and parenthood, explaining how prioritization, critical path, and knowing which things you cannot drop are essential in both.
Listeners will learn what causes ERP projects to go off track, how strong project managers identify issues early, and what organizations should look for when selecting an ERP implementation partner.
