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Software sales teams often understand your processes just well enough to sell the solution, leaving the unknowns for discovery later. This episode explores how oversimplified requirements and pre-sales assumptions turn into implementation promises that may be impossible to keep.   Watch the full episode here: https://youtube.com/live/oMFwSxHlAtk    Connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylercheatham/  Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kyler_cheatham_tech/   Follow me on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@kylercheatham   Connect with The Confluencial https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-confluencial   Follow The Confluencial on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.confluencial

Legacy technology is not automatically old, broken, or ready to be replaced. This episode explores why the better question is whether your existing systems still fit the business you are today and where you are going next.   Watch the full episode here: https://youtube.com/live/oMFwSxHlAtk    Connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylercheatham/  Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kyler_cheatham_tech/   Follow me on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@kylercheatham   Connect with The Confluencial https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-confluencial   Follow The Confluencial on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.confluencial

AI should strengthen critical thinking, not replace it. This episode explores how employees and leaders can use AI to analyze information and improve productivity without outsourcing the judgment, context, and decision-making that make their roles valuable.   Watch the full episode here: https://youtube.com/live/hcDXEzsorT0    Connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylercheatham/  Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kyler_cheatham_tech/   Follow me on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@kylercheatham   Connect with The Confluencial https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-confluencial   Follow The Confluencial on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.confluencial

Technical debt is rarely caused by one aging system. This episode breaks down five major contributors, from code quality and IT skill shortages to custom development, vendor dependency, and weak architecture standards.   Watch the full episode here: https://youtube.com/live/hcDXEzsorT0    Connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylercheatham/  Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kyler_cheatham_tech/   Follow me on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@kylercheatham   Connect with The Confluencial https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-confluencial   Follow The Confluencial on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.confluencial

Tech debt often starts with decisions made long before a system becomes outdated. This episode explores how unclear ownership, deferred phase-two work, and weak governance turn newly implemented technology into tomorrow’s technical debt.   Watch the full episode here: https://youtube.com/live/hcDXEzsorT0    Connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylercheatham/  Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kyler_cheatham_tech/   Follow me on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@kylercheatham   Connect with The Confluencial https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-confluencial   Follow The Confluencial on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.confluencial

Organizations cannot afford to put AI on hold while they clean up years of technical debt. This episode explores how to tackle both at once by prioritizing high-impact tech debt, improving governance, and using AI to reduce the maintenance burden holding IT back.   Watch the full episode here: https://youtube.com/live/hcDXEzsorT0    Connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylercheatham/  Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kyler_cheatham_tech/   Follow me on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@kylercheatham   Connect with The Confluencial https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-confluencial   Follow The Confluencial on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.confluencial 

Tech debt consumes the time and resources organizations need to move forward. This episode explores how legacy systems create a growing maintenance burden and where AI can help reduce that burden so IT can focus on modernization and business growth.   Watch the full episode here: https://youtube.com/live/hcDXEzsorT0    Connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylercheatham/  Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kyler_cheatham_tech/   Follow me on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@kylercheatham   Connect with The Confluencial https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-confluencial   Follow The Confluencial on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.confluencial

Business and IT do not have to like each other, but they do have to work together. This episode explores how friction turns into distrust, why teams often assume bad intent, and what it takes to rebuild a productive working relationship.   Watch the full episode here: https://youtube.com/live/-_zYge0UYBo    Connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylercheatham/  Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kyler_cheatham_tech/   Follow me on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@kylercheatham   Connect with The Confluencial https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-confluencial   Follow The Confluencial on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.confluencial

Buying technology without understanding your requirements is an expensive way to learn what does not fit. This episode explores why software purchases need due diligence before the business ends up paying for the wrong tool and shopping for its replacement.   Watch the full episode here: https://youtube.com/live/-_zYge0UYBo    Connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylercheatham/  Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kyler_cheatham_tech/   Follow me on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@kylercheatham   Connect with The Confluencial https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-confluencial   Follow The Confluencial on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.confluencial

Most software problems start before the software is ever built or bought. This episode explores why defining requirements with rigor, asking the right questions, and establishing practical governance can prevent poor-fit technology, redundant tools, and unnecessary security risk.   Watch the full episode here: https://youtube.com/live/-_zYge0UYBo    Connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylercheatham/  Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kyler_cheatham_tech/   Follow me on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@kylercheatham   Connect with The Confluencial https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-confluencial   Follow The Confluencial on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.confluencial

Software redundancy gets expensive fast, especially when long-term contracts make it difficult to simply turn a tool off. This episode explores why requirements need to come before solutions and what businesses should question before adding another system to the stack.   Watch the full episode here: https://youtube.com/live/-_zYge0UYBo    Connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylercheatham/  Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kyler_cheatham_tech/   Follow me on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@kylercheatham   Connect with The Confluencial https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-confluencial   Follow The Confluencial on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.confluencial

AI tool sprawl starts when teams keep adding software to solve individual problems without evaluating what they already have. This episode explores how overlapping capabilities, decentralized purchases, and weak business cases can quietly multiply licensing costs and create unnecessary technology complexity.   Watch the full episode here: https://youtube.com/live/-_zYge0UYBo    Connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylercheatham/  Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kyler_cheatham_tech/   Follow me on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@kylercheatham   Connect with The Confluencial https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-confluencial   Follow The Confluencial on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.confluencial

Processes and technology should support the business, not control it. This episode explores when structure becomes excessive, why processes should come before technology, and why vendors can provide expertise but cannot take responsibility for your business strategy.   Watch the full episode here: https://youtube.com/live/EKdEAopQfDs    Connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylercheatham/  Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kyler_cheatham_tech/   Follow me on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@kylercheatham   Connect with The Confluencial https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-confluencial   Follow The Confluencial on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.confluencial

AI can generate code faster than most humans, but speed is only part of the equation. This episode explores why understanding business logic, downstream impacts, and strategy may become more valuable than simply knowing how to write the code.   Watch the full episode here: https://youtube.com/live/EKdEAopQfDs    Connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylercheatham/  Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kyler_cheatham_tech/   Follow me on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@kylercheatham   Connect with The Confluencial https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-confluencial   Follow The Confluencial on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.confluencial

An ERP system does not generate ROI on its own. This episode breaks down why the real value comes from the process improvements, better decisions, increased visibility, and operational changes the technology enables.   Watch the full episode here: https://youtube.com/live/EKdEAopQfDs    Connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylercheatham/  Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kyler_cheatham_tech/   Follow me on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@kylercheatham   Connect with The Confluencial https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-confluencial   Follow The Confluencial on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.confluencial

Standardization does not mean forcing every part of the business into the same process or system. This episode explores how to accommodate legitimate operational differences, when multiple ERP systems make sense, and how to determine where technology standardization actually adds value.   Watch the full episode here: https://youtube.com/live/EKdEAopQfDs    Connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylercheatham/  Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kyler_cheatham_tech/   Follow me on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@kylercheatham   Connect with The Confluencial https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-confluencial   Follow The Confluencial on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.confluencial

When everyone describes a process differently, the first step is figuring out whether it is actually the same process. This episode explores how to separate legitimate operational differences from inconsistency and why understanding what happens on the shop floor matters more than documenting how a process is supposed to work.   Watch the full episode here: https://youtube.com/live/EKdEAopQfDs    Connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylercheatham/  Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kyler_cheatham_tech/   Follow me on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@kylercheatham   Connect with The Confluencial https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-confluencial   Follow The Confluencial on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.confluencial

More time does not always mean more progress. This episode breaks down how shorter meetings, clear agendas, and focused facilitation can drive faster decisions and better execution.   Watch the full episode here: https://youtube.com/live/TutA0-pjM-Y    Connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylercheatham/  Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kyler_cheatham_tech/   Follow me on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@kylercheatham   Connect with The Confluencial https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-confluencial   Follow The Confluencial on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.confluencial

Even the best project plans have to account for competing priorities, unexpected disruptions, and limited team capacity. In this episode, we discuss how leaders can set ambitious targets while building enough flexibility into execution to keep projects moving when reality disrupts the plan.   Watch the full episode here: https://youtube.com/live/TutA0-pjM-Y    Connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylercheatham/  Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kyler_cheatham_tech/   Follow me on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@kylercheatham   Connect with The Confluencial https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-confluencial   Follow The Confluencial on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.confluencial

Not every initiative tied to executive strategy is actually strategic. In this episode, we discuss how to separate real alignment from forced connections and translate executive priorities into measurable operational outcomes, from reducing downtime to improving performance.   Watch the full episode here: https://youtube.com/live/TutA0-pjM-Y    Connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylercheatham/  Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kyler_cheatham_tech/   Follow me on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@kylercheatham   Connect with The Confluencial https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-confluencial   Follow The Confluencial on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.confluencial

AI, data, and digital transformation strategies mean very little without a clear path to execution. In this episode, we discuss how organizations can translate executive priorities into measurable operational outcomes, align teams around KPIs, and build the change intelligence needed to turn strategy into results.   Watch the full episode here: https://youtube.com/live/TutA0-pjM-Y    Connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylercheatham/  Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kyler_cheatham_tech/   Follow me on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@kylercheatham   Connect with The Confluencial https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-confluencial   Follow The Confluencial on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.confluencial

Unrealistic implementation timelines don't just threaten project success, they expose organizations to unnecessary risk. In this episode, we discuss why documenting concerns, validating assumptions, and challenging impossible delivery schedules are essential to protecting your team before an ERP implementation goes off the rails.   Watch the full episode here: https://youtube.com/live/ruWeB56gPYw    Connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylercheatham/  Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kyler_cheatham_tech/   Follow me on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@kylercheatham   Connect with The Confluencial https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-confluencial   Follow The Confluencial on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.confluencial

In this episode, we discuss how to evaluate AI solutions by leveraging the technology you already own, defining the business problem you're trying to solve, and implementing the governance and security guardrails needed before introducing new AI platforms.   Watch the full episode here: https://youtube.com/live/ruWeB56gPYw    Connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylercheatham/  Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kyler_cheatham_tech/   Follow me on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@kylercheatham   Connect with The Confluencial https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-confluencial   Follow The Confluencial on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.confluencial

Successful AI adoption depends as much on people as it does on technology. In this episode, we discuss how AI policies, employee education, and effective change management help organizations encourage safe AI use, reduce resistance to change, and build a workforce that can adapt as technology continues to evolve.   Watch the full episode here: https://youtube.com/live/ruWeB56gPYw    Connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylercheatham/  Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kyler_cheatham_tech/   Follow me on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@kylercheatham   Connect with The Confluencial https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-confluencial   Follow The Confluencial on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.confluencial    

A successful ERP implementation starts long before the software is installed. In this episode, we discuss why implementation planning should focus on business requirements, process readiness, data quality, and end-user adoption so you can enter a project with a clear strategy instead of relying on vendors to define your success.   Watch the full episode here: https://youtube.com/live/ruWeB56gPYw    Connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylercheatham/  Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kyler_cheatham_tech/   Follow me on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@kylercheatham   Connect with The Confluencial https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-confluencial   Follow The Confluencial on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.confluencial

ERP projects fail for reasons that have little to do with the software itself. In this episode, we discuss the misunderstood role of system integrators, why ERP upgrades are often full-scale implementations, and how vendors, consultants, and implementation partners each play a different role in project success.   Watch the full episode here: https://youtube.com/live/ruWeB56gPYw    Connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylercheatham/  Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kyler_cheatham_tech/   Follow me on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@kylercheatham   Connect with The Confluencial https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-confluencial   Follow The Confluencial on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.confluencial

Successful software purchases begin long before vendor demos or contract negotiations. In this episode, we break down a practical three-step approach to technology selection: define your business requirements, validate solutions through structured demonstrations, and negotiate contracts that protect your organization from costly surprises.   Watch the full episode here: https://youtube.com/live/vcUxpfzYbhQ    Connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylercheatham/  Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kyler_cheatham_tech/   Follow me on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@kylercheatham   Connect with The Confluencial https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-confluencial   Follow The Confluencial on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.confluencial

As cyber threats increase, SaaS vendors are under growing pressure to strengthen security while customers demand greater control over their own environments. In this episode, we discuss shared responsibility, security expectations in regulated industries, and why organizations are investing in additional layers of protection beyond what their software vendors provide.   Watch the full episode here: https://youtube.com/live/vcUxpfzYbhQ    Connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylercheatham/  Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kyler_cheatham_tech/   Follow me on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@kylercheatham   Connect with The Confluencial https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-confluencial   Follow The Confluencial on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.confluencial

The success of an ERP implementation often depends more on the system integrator than the software itself. In this episode, we discuss how to vet implementation partners, recognize warning signs before a project goes off track, and why independent oversight can make the difference between a successful deployment and a costly restoration project.   Watch the full episode here: https://youtube.com/live/vcUxpfzYbhQ    Connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylercheatham/  Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kyler_cheatham_tech/   Follow me on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@kylercheatham   Connect with The Confluencial https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-confluencial   Follow The Confluencial on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.confluencial

Most SaaS mistakes happen long before the contract is signed. In this episode, we share three practical strategies to avoid costly software decisions by defining your requirements, controlling vendor demonstrations, and negotiating contracts that protect your business instead of locking you into years of unnecessary costs.   Watch the full episode here: https://youtube.com/live/vcUxpfzYbhQ    Connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylercheatham/  Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kyler_cheatham_tech/   Follow me on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@kylercheatham   Connect with The Confluencial https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-confluencial   Follow The Confluencial on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.confluencial

As AI and open data become more important, SaaS vendors built on customer lock-in are facing growing pressure to adapt. In this episode, we discuss data ownership, vendor lock-in, and why organizations are demanding more flexibility from enterprise software providers.   Watch the full episode here: https://youtube.com/live/vcUxpfzYbhQ    Connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylercheatham/  Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kyler_cheatham_tech/   Follow me on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@kylercheatham   Connect with The Confluencial https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-confluencial   Follow The Confluencial on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.confluencial

Is a large consulting firm always the safest choice? In this episode, we discuss how to evaluate technology consultants, identify potential conflicts of interest, balance the roles of advisors and system integrators, and decide whether cloud, on-premises, or hybrid solutions are the right fit for your organization.   Connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylercheatham/  Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kyler_cheatham_tech/   Follow me on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@kylercheatham   Connect with The Confluencial https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-confluencial   Follow The Confluencial on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.confluencial

When CFOs challenge software costs, it's rarely about buying the cheapest option. In this episode, we discuss how requirements, vendor demonstrations, transparent pricing, and business value help organizations make smarter technology investments while avoiding unnecessary SaaS spending.   Connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylercheatham/  Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kyler_cheatham_tech/   Follow me on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@kylercheatham   Connect with The Confluencial https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-confluencial   Follow The Confluencial on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.confluencial

Who should own software purchasing: the business, IT, or both? In this episode, we discuss how shadow IT develops, why collaboration between business and technology teams matters, and how the right governance process enables innovation without creating long-term support and integration challenges.   Connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylercheatham/  Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kyler_cheatham_tech/   Follow me on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@kylercheatham   Connect with The Confluencial https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-confluencial   Follow The Confluencial on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.confluencial

SaaS sprawl is often a symptom of weak technology governance, not business growth. In this episode, we explore how redundant applications, costly integrations, and unclear data ownership increase complexity, inflate software costs, and make enterprise architecture harder to manage.   Connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylercheatham/  Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kyler_cheatham_tech/   Follow me on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@kylercheatham   Connect with The Confluencial https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-confluencial   Follow The Confluencial on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.confluencial

SaaS sprawl creates hidden costs, security risks, and a growing shadow IT problem that many organizations don't realize they have. In this episode, we discuss how to audit your technology stack, regain visibility into software spending, and build a governance strategy that keeps your application portfolio under control.   Connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylercheatham/  Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kyler_cheatham_tech/   Follow me on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@kylercheatham   Connect with The Confluencial https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-confluencial   Follow The Confluencial on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.confluencial

Software costs will always change, but that shouldn't drive your technology strategy. In this episode, we discuss how to evaluate software investments based on business value, avoid getting distracted by small pricing fluctuations, and determine whether your organization is truly ready for a major technology investment.   Watch the full episode here: https://youtube.com/live/WZVg-VsOvpk    Connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylercheatham/  Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kyler_cheatham_tech/   Follow me on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@kylercheatham   Connect with The Confluencial https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-confluencial   Follow The Confluencial on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.confluencial

The right technology will never solve the wrong problem. In this episode, we walk through how root cause analysis uncovers the real operational issues behind business challenges and why understanding the process matters more than buying new software.   Watch the full episode here: https://youtube.com/live/WZVg-VsOvpk    Connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylercheatham/  Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kyler_cheatham_tech/   Follow me on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@kylercheatham   Connect with The Confluencial https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-confluencial   Follow The Confluencial on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.confluencial

Buying AI or new software is not the same as having a technology strategy. In this episode, we discuss how to align technology with business needs, when machine learning may be a better fit than generative AI, and why the right solution starts with asking better questions instead of chasing the latest trend.   Watch the full episode here: https://youtube.com/live/WZVg-VsOvpk    Connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylercheatham/  Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kyler_cheatham_tech/   Follow me on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@kylercheatham   Connect with The Confluencial https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-confluencial   Follow The Confluencial on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.confluencial

How do you safely adopt AI when the cost of being wrong is simply too high? In this episode, we explore how organizations in finance, aerospace, defense, and other regulated industries can implement AI with the right guardrails, governance, and human oversight to balance innovation with compliance.   Watch the full episode here: https://youtube.com/live/WZVg-VsOvpk    Connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylercheatham/  Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kyler_cheatham_tech/   Follow me on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@kylercheatham   Connect with The Confluencial https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-confluencial   Follow The Confluencial on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.confluencial

AI can accelerate decisions, but it should never replace critical thinking. In this episode, we discuss why AI hallucinations happen, what organizations can learn from real world AI failures, and how to build verification into your AI strategy instead of assuming every answer is correct.   Watch the full episode here: https://youtube.com/live/WZVg-VsOvpk    Connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylercheatham/  Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kyler_cheatham_tech/   Follow me on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@kylercheatham   Connect with The Confluencial https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-confluencial   Follow The Confluencial on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.confluencial

Before AI can transform your business, you need to capture the knowledge your people already have. Learn why experienced employees are one of your greatest competitive advantages and how balancing technology with human expertise leads to more successful AI adoption and organizational change.   Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqTM23vIrQ4    Connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylercheatham/  Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kyler_cheatham_tech/   Follow me on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@kylercheatham   Connect with The Confluencial https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-confluencial   Follow The Confluencial on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.confluencial

How much operational control are enterprise organizations really willing to hand over to AI? In this episode, we explore how Fortune 500 companies are using AI to improve safety, increase operational efficiency, and augment their workforce without removing the human element from critical business decisions.   Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqTM23vIrQ4    Connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylercheatham/  Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kyler_cheatham_tech/   Follow me on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@kylercheatham   Connect with The Confluencial https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-confluencial   Follow The Confluencial on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.confluencial    

Not every AI tool is worth your time or investment. In this episode, we break down how to evaluate AI platforms, avoid hype driven decisions, and build an AI strategy that aligns with your business goals instead of creating new silos.   Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqTM23vIrQ4    Connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylercheatham/  Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kyler_cheatham_tech/   Follow me on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@kylercheatham   Connect with The Confluencial https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-confluencial   Follow The Confluencial on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.confluencial

High impact AI is not defined by the technology itself. It's defined by how well it advances your business strategy. In this episode, we explore how to identify meaningful AI use cases, align them with organizational goals, and measure success one business outcome at a time.   Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqTM23vIrQ4    Connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylercheatham/  Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kyler_cheatham_tech/   Follow me on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@kylercheatham   Connect with The Confluencial https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-confluencial   Follow The Confluencial on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.confluencial

The goal is not to be first. It's to adopt AI early enough to capture competitive advantage while avoiding the hype. In this episode, we discuss how to identify high-impact AI, separate meaningful innovation from market noise, and position your business ahead of the early majority.   Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqTM23vIrQ4    Connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylercheatham/  Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kyler_cheatham_tech/   Follow me on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@kylercheatham   Connect with The Confluencial https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-confluencial   Follow The Confluencial on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.confluencial

ERP timelines begin to fail long before implementation starts when IT is excluded from software selection, hidden technical complexity is ignored, and critical stakeholders are brought in too late. In this episode, we explore why realistic planning requires cross-functional alignment from day one and what happens when organizations mistake procurement for implementation strategy.   Watch the full podcast episode here: https://youtube.com/live/ESkj9gqK0ek    Connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylercheatham/  Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kyler_cheatham_tech/   Follow me on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@kylercheatham   Connect with The Confluencial https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-confluencial   Follow The Confluencial on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.confluencial

Strong requirements are not validated by collecting approvals. They are validated through discussion, healthy debate, and alignment so issues are resolved before they become costly delays during implementation.   Watch the full podcast episode here: https://youtube.com/live/ESkj9gqK0ek    Connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylercheatham/  Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kyler_cheatham_tech/   Follow me on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@kylercheatham   Connect with The Confluencial https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-confluencial   Follow The Confluencial on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.confluencial

Where do ERP implementation timelines actually come from? In this episode, we break down how vendors build project estimates, why "standard" timelines often miss the complexity of your business, and what separates a realistic implementation plan from a sales estimate.   Watch the full podcast episode here: https://youtube.com/live/ESkj9gqK0ek    Connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylercheatham/  Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kyler_cheatham_tech/   Follow me on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@kylercheatham   Connect with The Confluencial https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-confluencial   Follow The Confluencial on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.confluencial

Not every change request is scope creep. In this episode, we explore how strong requirements, realistic planning, and disciplined discovery help distinguish necessary project changes from avoidable chaos that derails ERP and SaaS implementations.   Watch the full podcast episode here: https://youtube.com/live/ESkj9gqK0ek    Connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylercheatham/  Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kyler_cheatham_tech/   Follow me on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@kylercheatham   Connect with The Confluencial https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-confluencial   Follow The Confluencial on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.confluencial