Most companies don't realize how much can go wrong in an ERP project before the software is even chosen. In this episode of RPI Tech Connect, change management consultant Casey Gomes shares why so many large IT initiatives fail to deliver and what organizations can do differently from the start. With 30-plus implementations under his belt, Casey walks through three principles that separate projects that stick from ones that stall: getting the right people in the room early, aligning the executive team around a shared vision, and giving the initiative a "why" that motivates people. He also makes a case for bringing in outside help before system selection and explains exactly what you're risking if you wait. If you're in the early stages of an ERP project, or about to be, you won’t want to miss this conversation. Every ERP project succeeds or fails on change management, not just code. Learn how RPI helps teams manage the human side of change 👉 https://www.rpic.com/change-management/ *Chapters* 00:00 Welcome to RPI Tech Connect 3:41 The Danger of Prioritizing Software Over Personnel 5:40 Principle 1: Start with the Right People in the Room 8:35 Principle 2: Finding Your Organizational “North Star” 13:37 Principle 3: What Gets You Out of Bed in the Morning? 19:54 Success Looks Different for Every Team 22:46 Change Management = The Man Who Must Not Be Named 26:10 The Organizational Change Climb Requires a Sherpa 31:10 Final Thoughts & Takeaways
