PODCAST · business
Jar(gone)
by Trenegy
A podcast bringing clarity to commonly misunderstood business jargon.
Episodes
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Do You Need Clean Data Before AI?
There's a misconception that companies need to have perfect data before implementing AI. It’s simply not true. In reality, employees are going to use AI regardless. And doing nothing will cost companies. So how can organizations use AI when data isn’t perfectly clean? How can AI be used to clean...
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The AI Shake Up: Reviving the Trades, Rethinking Education, and the Future of Work
AI can do a lot of the work now… so what makes people stand out? In this episode, we chat about the future of work: AI may take over entry-level tasks, but companies still need people to grow into future leaders. One thing is clear: people who use AI will have an advantage over those who don't.…
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The Missing ROI of AI (and How to Fix It)
Millions in, and most companies are still running exactly the way they did before AI showed up. Why aren’t they seeing return? AI's efficiency gains are being swallowed up by three big problems: endless meetings, too many management layers, and lengthy approvals. AI isn't delivering ROI at big...
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The Fastest Way to Get Value From AI Right Now
Feeling the pressure to "do something with AI" before the competition gets ahead? A lot of business leaders are in this boat. Getting started doesn't require a massive AI transformation project, a big budget, or months of approvals. In this episode, we break down how starting small with the tools...
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When Is An Organization Really Ready for AI?
In this episode, Todd Boutte and Landon Guyton share how we help organizations evaluate if and when they’re ready for AI at an organizational or enterprise level. This includes technology readiness, foundational resources, people/culture, and budgeting resources for AI. They also discuss common...
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3 Ways Consulting Firms Are Approaching AI Strategy
Consulting firms have three typical paths to help organizations develop an AI strategy. Each has strengths and shortcomings. In this episode, we’re exploring these approaches and sharing our own recommendations for developing an AI strategy that prioritizes long-term capability over short-term...
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How to Derail Your Company's AI Initiatives
Worried about losing your job to AI? In this episode, we’re talking about several things you can do to make sure that doesn’t happen. OK, we’re kidding. But jokes aside, we’ve noticed some common pitfalls when it comes to implementing AI. Whether it’s neglecting an AI strategy or trying to do too...
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How to Prevent AI Hallucinations
Many companies are hesitant to adopt AI because of the potential for incorrect outputs. In this episode, Bill Aimone and Peter Purcell share strategies on how to prevent AI hallucinations, which occur when AI provides incorrect or misleading answers. AI hallucinations happen all the time in large...
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Uncovering Hidden Knowledge in Process Documentation
In this episode, Todd Boutte and Emma Demmerle discuss how process documentation impacts operations. Many companies have processes that exist in someone’s head, but they aren’t documented, and no one really knows what goes into employees’ day-to-day activities. Todd and Emma share practical…
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A Method to Find & Prioritize AI Use Cases
Many companies want to implement AI but don’t know where to start. They've taken a wild buckshot approach, trying different things to see what works. But the business is at risk, it’s costing time and money, and nothing is as expected. In this episode, Bill Aimone and Todd Boutte discuss a...
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Protecting Privacy in the Age of AI: A Conversation with John Cook
In this episode, we chat with John Cook, CEO of Kingwood Data Privacy, to hear how his team tackles the challenges of safeguarding sensitive information in data-intensive industries. He explains the delicate balance of preserving data utility and protecting individual privacy as new data types…
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Leadership's Influence on Change Management
Successful change management hinges on strong leadership and clear communication. In this episode, Todd Boutte and Troy Cavazos discuss resistance to change and provide actionable strategies for overcoming it, specifically from a leadership perspective. Whether dealing with major projects or…
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Why Data Models Matter from Day One
Without proper data now, there's nothing to measure performance against in the future. Data models and a reporting strategy are commonly under-prioritized during system implementations. In this episode, Todd Boutte and Natalie Romero discuss the importance of a reporting strategy that aligns with...
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4 Key Parts of Any Project Communication Plan
Any company project, whether a software implementation or change management initiative, needs a strong communication plan. Employees need to stay in the know and understand what parts of the project involve or affect them. In this episode, Todd Boutte and Senior Consultant Natalie Romero discuss...
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How CIOs Can Use AIOps to Demonstrate Business Value
AIOps is more than just a tool for IT operations. In this episode, Bill Aimone and Peter Purcell discuss how AIOps enables CIOs to demonstrate the power of AI to the business while reaping significant operational benefits. By leveraging AIOps, CIOs can not only enhance IT efficiency and reduce...
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Considerations Before an ERP Selection
Hear from Bill Aimone and Todd Boutte as they delve into the intricacies of ERP selection and future-proofing the ERP. They discuss what many organizations neglect to consider before selecting an ERP. They also share their expertise on ERP best practices, common pitfalls, and the importance of...
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Factors to Consider Before a Post-Acquisition Rebrand
From aligning company culture to developing a new technology strategy, there’s a lot to consider before a rebrand. In this episode, Bill Aimone and Todd Boutte discuss the implications of a rebrand and how to approach it, particularly as it relates to new acquisitions (although the principles…
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Signs It’s Time for a New ERP
When is it the right time to reevaluate your ERP? Most companies don’t reevaluate their ERP but once a decade. However, it’s important to take a good look at the ERP, especially if the organization is experiencing significant growth (positive) or inefficiencies (negative). Sometimes a new ERP is...
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What to Do Post-ERP
The traditional post-ERP assessment lacks a holistic approach and addresses process, organizational, and reporting issues in silos. We’ve found a better way: perform the post-ERP assessment with a focus on how the whole business operating system (BOS) can be refined based on functionality…
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Decoding the Cloud & Selecting True Cloud Software
What is true cloud software? In this episode, Bill Aimone and Todd Boutte discuss the concept of the cloud and how it has evolved over time. They explore the differences between traditional enterprise software and newer true cloud solutions, and the challenges companies face when trying to…
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When Is an Organization Ready for Change?
What are the signs an organization is ready for change? At fast-growing companies, leadership often has a vision for growth. Leadership’s vision, however, doesn’t always align with the organization’s capacity for growth at that time. Change needs to happen, but what if the organization isn’t…
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Addressing the Accountant Shortage with AI
There are recent reports of accountant shortages as people have exited the field and student interest in accounting has declined over the past few years. In this episode, we discuss ways to address the accounting shortage with AI—something much more doable that restructuring entire accounting...
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Cutting Costs Starts with Organizational Structure
Perhaps you’ve seen in the news how hundreds of large corporations have been cutting costs lately. They’re laying off employees, closing stores, and decreasing spending on innovation. But not all of these cost cutting methods are efficient and effective. They’re often just a temporary fix. Before...
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The Business Case for ERP at a High-Growth Company
High-growth companies often reach a crossroads where implementing an ERP system is necessary for continued growth. Put simply, it helps to automate processes, provide better information, and establish better controls. How can high-growth companies know when it’s actually time to implement an ERP?...
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3 Keys to an Effective Sales Process
Many executive leaders believe they have a robust B2B sales process in place. Reality is—for many sales organizations—the sales process is merely a list of items to enter into the CRM. There’s much more to it than that. In this episode, Bill Aimone and Peter Purcell discuss three main components…
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How to Determine Your Team’s Roles in an ERP Implementation
If you’re going to invest time and money implementing a new ERP, you want to do it right. One of the biggest challenges organizations face during an ERP implementation is determining how to divide responsibilities among Finance, IT, and Operations (i.e who does what, who owns what, and who is...
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Why Focusing on Procure to Pay Won’t Solve Your Problems
When it comes to making improvements and leveraging new technologies, organizations tend to invest in their procurement and payables processes instead of their customer billing and collection processes. The problem is, most of the inefficiencies and opportunities for valuable improvements exist…
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The State of the ERP: Handbook Updates & More
In this episode, we’re discussing the newest edition of our State of the ERP Handbook (how to use it, who should use it, what’s included, etc.). Our handbook provides new information and an unbiased view into widely used ERP solutions. We clarify what an organization should focus on when...
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FP&A Best Practices
Financial Planning & Analysis is a critical function within most organizations and the team wears multiple hats. In its simplest form, FP&A provides the organization with the right forward-looking information for decision support. However, the role of FP&A is broader and the value the FP&A team...
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Implementing a Business Operating System That Works
We keep hearing the term “business operating system” tossed around. It doesn’t mean what it sounds like (i.e. it doesn’t have to do with computers or software). Put simply, it’s how you operate consistently as a company while adhering to the overall mission, vision, and strategy of the...
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The Future of Business Intelligence
Business intelligence has changed a lot in the past 10 years. In this episode, Bill Aimone and Todd Boutte discuss where BI has been and where it’s headed considering recent advancements in artificial intelligence. They talk about how organizations should approach AI when it comes to reporting,...
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Cost Cutting Done Right
Economic pressure is causing many organizations to reevaluate their cost structure and find ways to save. As a result, companies are laying off employees and cutting costs across the board. The problem is, many find these costs creeping back in when the cost cutting pressure is off. Why?...
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How to Implement & Use P-Cards Correctly
In this episode, Peter Purcell and Senior Manager Katy Wyrick offer a fresh perspective on purchasing cards. They discuss why they’re important, when to use them, and how to use them along with practical advice for implementing P-Cards within organizations. They also share how clients are...
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How & When to Use Purchase Orders the Right Way
Purchase orders are often cumbersome, but they don’t have to be. In this episode, Peter Purcell and Alex Perry discuss how to correctly use purchase orders to track expenses, help with cash flow forecasting, and prevent unnecessary overspending. They talk about when to use a PO, when not to use a...
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Business Use Cases for ChatGPT
What are the business use cases for ChatGPT? In this episode, Peter Purcell and Todd Boutte present the possibilities for ChatGPT as a business tool. They talk about where it might show up across organizations in the future as the platform continues to grow, and they share best practices for...
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Technical Debt Risk Management
The recent Southwest Airlines debacle has elevated the term “Technical Debt” into a household word. In this episode, Bill Aimone and Lauren Conces discuss technical debt risk management and share how our clients are proactively addressing technical debt and reducing the risk of technology-related...
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Managing an Outsourced IT Organization
There are pros and cons to outsourcing a large portion of an IT organization. Benefits include quick access to expertise, lower IT costs, and the ability to scale operations rapidly. While the pros are easy to realize, it’s crucial to ensure partnership with an external IT vendor doesn’t…
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A New Way of Implementing ERP
There’s a new challenge in the ERP world as many systems integrators have moved to a fully remote work schedule while their clients are in the office. Consequently, companies going through a remote ERP implementation with remote systems integrators are facing unexpected challenges. In this…
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ChatGPT: Implications for Business & Beyond
The buzz around artificial intelligence has picked up again with the public release of OpenAI’s ChatGPT late last year. In this episode, Bill Aimone and Trenegy’s technology lead, Todd Boutte, discuss ChatGPT’s possibilities and pitfalls. Can it replace Google search? How much can we influence...
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Job Profitability Basics
Running a successful service company requires keeping a close eye on profitability across customers, service lines, and types of jobs. Understanding the total costs to provide a particular service to a specific customer (job profitability) is a must for pricing decisions, evaluation of capital...
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CMDB Basics
Tracking IT assets is one of the best things an organization can do to help IT improve their value and return on investments. Failure to properly commission, maintain, and decommission assets can cause major problems down the line. Bill Aimone and Peter Purcell have helped organizations save...
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IT Transformation
We hear the term “IT transformation” thrown around all the time. But what does it really mean? In this episode, Bill Aimone and Peter Purcell discuss what IT transformation means, why it’s important, and how IT can be a successful business partner by focusing on four key things: reliability,...
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Zero Trust Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity continues to be talked about from the boardroom to the shop floor. In this episode, Bill Aimone interviews Joseph Janeka, CEO of Parsolvo, who shares why traditional cybersecurity isn’t enough to protect critical assets and what it means to implement a zero trust cybersecurity…
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Digital Revolution for IT
The digital revolution in IT departments requires improving service delivery, automating IT operation management, and optimizing IT asset management. In this episode, Bill Aimone interviews Peter Purcell to break down the IT jargon including ITSM, ITAM and ITOM. Learn how leading IT organizations...
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Making Cost Cutting Stick
At some point, every company will be faced with pressure to cut costs. In this episode, Bill Aimone and Peter Purcell discuss how traditional top-down cost-cutting measures don’t work and why a two-pronged approach is better. A combined top-down and bottom-up approach to cost reduction is a path…
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Why Wait? Cut Costs Now
Cutting costs isn’t fun or easy, but companies that grab the bull by the horns will see the most success. In this episode, Bill Aimone and Peter Purcell share how to proactively cut costs and do better with what you have. They’ll discuss which companies are reaping the benefits of cost-cutting,...
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The State of E&P Systems
E&P companies have unique complexities, and tracking work processes is no easy task. Today’s E&P companies have to navigate through a maze of technology solutions to find the best fit. In this episode, Bill Aimone and Katy Wyrick share their direct experience selecting and implementing E&P…
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Blockchain
What’s all the buzz around blockchain? If you aren’t considering blockchain, you’re losing ground and not optimizing revenue… right? In this episode, Bill Aimone and Peter Purcell discuss the facts and myths around blockchain and how it can impact your business. Get JAR(GONE) the Book! In...
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Change Management
People don’t usually adjust well to changes in the workplace, but companies can’t grow if they don’t change. How do you get your people to do their job differently and not revert back to old habits? Change management, of course! Listen as we share a practical and realistic approach to fostering a...
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Human Resources as a Crutch
Many small to medium-sized companies imitate Fortune 500 companies by using their HR departments as a crutch to complete initiatives that should be handled by other departments or outsourced completely. Listen to our discussion of the areas in which companies rely too heavily on HR and who should...
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