by SP Singh | Jul 7, 2025 | Project Sponsorship
“Under-promise and over-deliver” is a solid strategy.But under-promise and deliver poorly? That’s not strategy—that’s a rip-off. Excuses like “ERP projects are complex,” “Go-Live months are always chaotic,” or “That’s just how it is” are signs of laziness, not...
by SP Singh | Jul 5, 2025 | Project Sponsorship
When we sign the dotted line, we expect the software vendor to act as a true partner. So it’s frustrating when deadlines keep slipping. What can you do? Take these steps if your vendor keeps missing deadlines: Identify the root causeWhy is the vendor consistently...
by SP Singh | Jul 3, 2025 | Project Sponsorship
Possibly, yes. You’re likely wasting money on IT consultants if they’re doing operational work instead of solving unique problems. Instead of leveraging their expertise to address complex challenges, you’re using them to fill gaps your internal team should be...
by SP Singh | May 22, 2025 | Project Sponsorship
Digital projects are a battlefield—where clients, vendors, and stakeholders unite to challenge the status quo in pursuit of a better future.A future with less manual work, greater transparency, smarter decisions, and a better experience for everyone involved. But in...
by SP Singh | May 7, 2025 | Project Sponsorship
When Do We Know an ERP Project Is Failing?The sooner we know, the better. The first critical checkpoint is whether you’ve chosen the right ERP product and the right implementation partner. This decision has an outsized impact on the overall success of the...
by SP Singh | Apr 25, 2025 | Project Sponsorship
An ERP project is one of the most important investments an organisation will ever make — and for many leaders, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.Most of us will sponsor only one or two major transformation projects in our careers. We can choose to take it all on...
by SP Singh | Apr 17, 2025 | Project Sponsorship
The true role of a consultant is to deliver massive value in a short period of time. That means solving complex problems with smart, effective solutions, building the client’s internal capability and maturity, and ultimately making their own role redundant—so the...
by SP Singh | Apr 6, 2025 | Project Sponsorship
People are often smart enough to tell us exactly what we want to hear. But once the deal is done, they may revert to doing what they always intended — regardless of whether it helps or harms us. And truthfully, they may not care all that much. This doesn’t mean...
by SP Singh | Apr 5, 2025 | Project Sponsorship
If you’re fortunate to have a team of diligent, smart, and loyal people, you can often get away with ordinary systems. Simple, basic software might seem like it’s enough. But here are three critical questions to consider: How much time are your people wasting...
by SP Singh | Mar 16, 2025 | Project Sponsorship
Are projects truly successful just because they meet budget, time, and quality constraints? These are merely expectations—and expectations can be flawed. If expectations are set too high, the team struggles, stakeholders get disappointed, and the project is labelled a...
