The ERP Perspective: The Power of Taking Time (to Do It Right)with Judith O'Callaghan

In this episode of The ERP Perspective, we sit down with Judith O’Callaghan, Director and Facilitator of Masterclass with SAP. An industry veteran with 20+ years of experience guiding global ERP programs.Judith brings a powerful message that every transformation leader needs to hear:Slow is smooth. Smooth is fast.Most ERP programs fail not because of technology, but because teams rush into implementation before they’re ready.Judith explains why Phase 0, the often-skipped foundation is the moment that defines the entire journey. As outlined in her guest conversation guide, Phase 0 is:The foundation everyone skipsThe place where readiness is testedThe moment to slow down so that everything from design to go-live goes faster, smoother, and with less reworkKey TakeawaysPausing early prevents pain laterPhase 0 is the cheapest part of ERP and the most expensive to skipPrepared teams transform better, faster, and with fewer surprisesERP is ultimately a human journey, not a software rolloutIf you’re an ERP leader, program manager, sponsor, consultant, or part of a transformation team… this is a must-watch conversation.👉 Subscribe for more ERP insights and leadership conversations.