Episode 31: How to Get Fast Value Instead of Getting Lost in Transformation - Oliver Dorsner

Guest: 

•  Oliver Dorsner - Consulting Director / Member of the Executive Board - cbs corporate business solutions

Hosts: 

• Alexander Greb - Consulting Director - cbs corporate business solutions

Why do so many SAP transformations struggle to deliver fast and real value?

In this episode, Alexander Greb speaks with Oliver Dorsner, who has spent more than 25 years leading large-scale transformation programs. Together, they unpack what really happens inside S/4HANA journeys once the initial strategy meets organizational reality.

The conversation goes beyond the usual Brownfield versus Greenfield debate and looks at what actually drives success or failure. From the difference between technical migration and real business change, to the role of culture, decision-making, and timing.

They discuss why there is no such thing as a pure Greenfield transformation, how companies end up stretching programs far beyond reasonable timelines, and what it means to be “lost in transformation.”

Most importantly, they explore how to regain control, refocus on value, and make better decisions when complexity starts to take over.

If you are planning an S/4HANA move, already in the middle of one, or wondering why the promised value is not materializing, this episode offers a clear and honest perspective.

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Thanks to Steven Spears for lending his voice for our podcast intro.
Theme music by Luis Álvarez a.k.a. Fourth Dogma