Episodes
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S4 Do's and Don'ts Series: Building a Successful Business Case with Adrian Fernando
In this compelling episode of Configure IT Done's S4 Do's and Don'ts series, we're joined by Adrian Fernando, Head of Business Optimisation & Change at IXOM. With over 30 years of experience spanning finance, strategy, and IT transformation, Adrian shares invaluable insights on securing buy-in for S/4HANA programmes.
Drawing from his extensive background in leading large-scale ERP implementations and business transformations, Adrian discusses: - Key barriers organisations face when committing to S/4HANA programmes - Why traditional business cases focused on headcount reduction often fail - The importance of creating a "business pull" rather than a "project push" - Strategic approaches to brownfield implementations - Critical preparation elements for successful S/4HANA programmes - How to align transformation initiatives with current business challenges
Adrian emphasises the importance of understanding business pain points at a granular level and demonstrates how proof of concepts can be powerful tools for gaining stakeholder buy-in. His practical insights on change management, data strategy, and right-sizing implementations provide listeners with actionable strategies for their own S/4HANA journeys. Whether you're considering an S/4HANA implementation or already in the planning stages, this episode offers essential guidance for building compelling business cases that resonate with leadership and drive sustainable transformation outcomes.
This podcast is in partnership with The Black Dog Institute which aims to create a mentally healthier world for everyone. If you wish to support the cause please donate via the link Black Dog Institute - Precision Sourcing https://www.teamblackdog.org.au/fundr...
Hosts: Jay Wynter & Chris Reid
Guest: Adrian Fernando
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In this episode of the Configure IT Done podcast, we sit down with Kailash Attawar, a seasoned SAP Transformation Director with over two decades of experience in the SAP landscape. Kailash shares his journey from a finance and controlling background in the early 90s to becoming a key player in the tech space, navigating the significant shift from mainframe to client-server architecture.
Join us as we dive into Kailash's extensive industry experience across the public sector, consumer products, and mining, gaining insights from his work in the UK, Germany, Russia, and Australia. He discusses the leadership challenges faced while managing large-scale projects, including a BPO organization servicing utility companies in Australia, and the complexities of implementing structured software in unfamiliar territories.
Kailash emphasizes the crucial role of bridging technical and business functions, leveraging his ABAP development background to ensure effective communication and alignment within teams. We explore the importance of cultural fit during the early phases of SAP projects, focusing on how people, processes, and technology interact in driving successful transitions.
Discover Kailash's strategies for building cohesive teams, managing behavioral dynamics, and tackling conflicts within diverse work environments. He shares valuable advice on identifying key resources for SAP S/4HANA projects and highlights the necessity of establishing strong relationships with both internal team members and external recruiters.
Tune in for an episode rich in insights on leadership, project execution, cultural alignment, and the ever-evolving SAP ecosystem, all shaped by Kailash Attawar’s vast global experience!
This podcast is in partnership with The Black Dog Institute which aims to create a mentally healthier world for everyone. If you wish to support the cause please donate via the link Black Dog Institute - Precision Sourcing https://www.teamblackdog.org.au/fundr...
Hosts: Jay Wynter & Chris Reid
Guest: Kailash Attawar
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In this episode of Configure IT Done, Jay and Bethany from the SAP team at Precision Sourcing sit down with Luke Keddie, the Program Portfolio Director at Powerlink Queensland, who is at the forefront of leading transformative technology initiatives, including SAP S/4HANA ERP. Luke shares invaluable insights into the RISE with SAP program, emphasizing the journey toward effective transformation and the strategic advantages of a Brownfield approach.
Join us as Luke discusses the cost-effective and low-risk nature of the Brownfield strategy, which allows organizations to realize benefits within a year of implementation, compared to the longer timelines associated with Greenfield projects. He highlights the critical importance of aligning technology with business needs and delves into the challenges of networking and integration that can arise during the RISE program.
Whether you're contemplating your own SAP transformation or seeking to understand the complexities of ERP integration, Luke provides practical advice and strategies for navigating these waters successfully.
Key Takeaways:
RISE with SAP is a flexible managed service offering.A Brownfield approach is faster and less disruptive than Greenfield.Understanding your operational environment is crucial for transformation success.Unlock the power of transformation with Luke Keddie!
This podcast is in partnership with The Black Dog Institute which aims to create a mentally healthier world for everyone. If you wish to support the cause please donate via the link Black Dog Institute - Precision Sourcing https://www.teamblackdog.org.au/fundr...
Hosts: Jay Wynter & Bethany Nrekic
Guest: Luke Keddie
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In this episode of the Configure IT Done podcast, Jay and Seb sit down with Gavin Wood, a highly successful technology leader known for driving commercial outcomes at Newcrest, Optus, and Oracle. Gavin shares his approach to building inclusive, values-led teams, emphasizing respect for diversity and empowering team members to take ownership of their culture.
The discussion covers leadership during crises, with Gavin sharing his own mental health journey to foster openness and support within his team. He also explains how simplifying IT operations at Newcrest, including reducing complexity by 30%, paved the way for AI and IoT advancements, leading to $500 million in additional free cash flow.
Gavin offers practical advice for future IT leaders, touching on strategic planning, stakeholder management, and the power of simplification. He wraps up by discussing the future of SAP and mobile app customization in driving innovation.
This podcast is in partnership with The Black Dog Institute which aims to create a mentally healthier world for everyone. If you wish to support the cause please donate via the link Black Dog Institute - Precision Sourcing https://www.teamblackdog.org.au/fundr...
Hosts: Jay Wynter & Sebastia
Guest: Gavin Wood
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In this episode of the Configure IT Done podcast, hosts Jay and Bethany chat with Kevin Campbell, the CEO of Syniti. Kevin discusses the critical role of data in business transformations, especially in the context of SAP and S/4 HANA implementations. He emphasizes that data is often underestimated in terms of its complexity and importance, leading to project delays and unmet business benefits.
For more than three decades, Kevin Campbell has been passionately driving innovation and growth at global Fortune 500 and start-up organizations. Currently he serves as the CEO of Syniti, a global leader in enterprise data management, where he oversees all aspects of operations with a strong focus on driving the growth agenda.
This podcast is in partnership with The Black Dog Institute which aims to create a mentally healthier world for everyone. If you wish to support the cause please donate via the link Black Dog Institute - Precision Sourcing https://www.teamblackdog.org.au/fundr...
Hosts: Jay Wynter & Bethany Nrekic
Guest: Kevin Campbell
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Join us on this episode of Configure It Done as we sit down with the remarkable Matthew Norsa, a seasoned SAP expert with an impressive career spanning over 40 years. Starting in engineering, growing through consulting, and thriving in sales, Matthew has dedicated the last 22 years to driving sales success at SAP Australia.
In this episode, Matthew shares insights from his extensive experience, including:
- The evolution of his career from consultancy to sales
- His approach to understanding customer needs and crafting value-driven sales strategies
- The importance of logic and teamwork in achieving sales excellence
- His passion for nurturing sales teams with integrity, professionalism, and skillDon't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the industry's finest! Tune in to hear Matthew's journey and his valuable advice for aspiring sales professionals.
This podcast is in partnership with The Black Dog Institute which aims to create a mentally healthier world for everyone. If you wish to support the cause please donate via the link Black Dog Institute - Precision Sourcing https://www.teamblackdog.org.au/fundr...
Hosts: Jay Wynter
Guest: Matthew Norsa
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Welcome to the 'ConfigureITDone' Podcast. This is where thought leaders in the SAP space share their insight, methodology, learnings, and unique stories on how to successfully lead large scale SAP Programs.
In the latest episode, Jay, joined by colleague Chay had the pleasure of chatting to their latest guest, Tara Rosenzweig. Tara is an experienced Enterprise Architect from the Business Transformation Services Team at SAP.
She has worked with many customers to provide guidance on innovative business and technical solutions to help organisations achieve their objectives and get value out of their investments. She is very passionate about helping customers achieve success. With her effective leadership skills, she has successfully led teams of architects and consultants on large digital transformation programs involving full business and technical platform transformations.
Recently becoming a first-time mum has made a big impact on Tara’s life as an SAP consultant. Tara is a single mum trying to navigate life and work and being successful at both. In this podcast she shares her vulnerabilities and challenges at returning to work and offers some advice on things that have worked for her such as building in a buffer for delivery timeline estimates, setting boundaries and continual focus on prioritisation of tasks.
This podcast is in partnership with The Black Dog Institute which aims to create a mentally healthier world for everyone. If you wish to support the cause please donate via the link Black Dog Institute - Precision Sourcing https://www.teamblackdog.org.au/fundr...
Hosts: Jay Wynter and Chay Walbeoff
Guest: Tara Rosenzweig
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This bonus episode from the Configure IT Done podcast is powered by Precision Sourcing - Award Winning Technology, Data & SAP Recruitment Experts.
In this episode, join industry experts, Sara and Jay from the SAP team at Precision Sourcing, tell us the brutal truth as they delve into the trends, challenges and insights they have seen in the Q3 2024 market for both clients and candidates.
Get their thoughts and predictions on the market for the year ahead 2024 and 2025.
Hosts: Jay Wynter & Sara De Cruz
Reach out to the team at Precision Sourcing to read the report.
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Welcome to the 'ConfigureITDone' Podcast. This is where thought leaders in the SAP space share their insight, methodology, learnings, and unique stories on how to successfully lead large scale SAP Programs.
Today Jay and Bethany chat with Ashley Saltzman aka The Man Who Defuses Bombs! In this episode Ashley chats about his experience and shares invaluable insights on the business and commercial aspects of project delivery. With a track record of defusing complex situations, Ashley brings a wealth of knowledge to the podcast today.
Ashley has over 26 years of commercial negotiation and dispute resolution experience at top-notch global corporations like SAP, IBM, and MYOB. As the former Head of Escalations & Disputes at SAP, Ashley has a knack for resolving multimillion-dollar commercial disputes — up to a whopping $40 million. Ashley was a key player and go-to guy at IBM in their Dispute Resolution team, resolving over 500 major disputes in the Australia/New Zealand region. His expertise then led him to SAP, where he spent 7½ years and during this time, he managed to untangle over 160 cases across Asia Pacific Japan and the United Kingdom and Ireland, solidifying his reputation as the ultimate problem-solver.
This podcast is in partnership with The Black Dog Institute which aims to create a mentally healthier world for everyone. If you wish to support the cause please donate via the link Black Dog Institute - Precision Sourcing
Hosts: Jay Wynter and Bethany Nrekic
Guest: Ashley Saltzman
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This podcast is powered by Precision Sourcing - Award Winning Technology, Data & SAP Recruitment Experts.
In this podcast episode, join industry experts, Sara and Chay from the SAP team at Precision Sourcing, as they delve into the trends and challenges they have seen in the Q2 2024 market for both clients and candidates.
Get their thoughts and predictions on the market for the year ahead 2024 and 2025.
Hosts: Chay Walbeoff & Sara De Cruz
Read the market report here - https://www.precisionsourcing.com.au/market-reports/
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Welcome to the 'ConfigureITDone' Podcast. This is where thought leaders in the SAP space share their insight, methodology, learnings, and unique stories on how to successfully lead large scale SAP Programs.
Today Jay and Chris chat with Mark O’Brien, General Manager for Digital Technology & Innovation (CIO) at CITIC Pacific Mining, Australia's largest magnetite mining and processing operation.
In this episode they dive into the world of A.I. where Mark separates the myth from reality and tells us why we don't need to worry about A.I. stealing our jobs any time soon!
With an involvement in mining technology that stretches over 30 years, Mark is also Vice Chair of the Board of Directors for Global Mining Guidelines (GMG), the Inaugural Chair of the GMG AI in Mining Working Group, Chair of the SAP Australia User Group (SAUG) Working Group on AI, as well as a regular contributor to national and international collaborations around mining technology. Alongside his board work, he also provides advisory services on leadership, technology, AI and cybersecurity.
This podcast is in partnership with The Black Dog Institute which aims to create a mentally healthier world for everyone. If you wish to support the cause please donate via the link Black Dog Institute - Precision Sourcing
His educational background has ranged from Mathematics and Computer Science to AI, Philosophy and Ethics, and he is currently undertaking PhD research studying AI and Machine Ethics.
Hosts: Jay Wynter and Chris Reid
Guest: Mark O’Brien
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Production and Artwork: Ciara O’Connor
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Welcome to the 'ConfigureITDone' Podcast. This is where thought leaders in the SAP space share their insight, methodology, learnings, and unique stories on how to successfully lead large scale SAP Programs.
Today Jay and Chris chat with Robin Apfel, CEO of Jarvis Business Consulting.
Robin has decades of experience as a serial entrepreneur and business leader. His career has been characterised by leading and growing teams. Robin’s passion is creating environments where people have fun and deliver exceptional results.
This podcast is in partnership with The Black Dog Institute which aims to create a mentally healthier world for everyone. If you wish to support the cause please donate via the link Black Dog Institute - Precision Sourcing
Hosts: Jay Wynter and Chris Reid
Guest: Robin Apfel
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Production and Artwork: Andriana Grbevska
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Welcome to the 'ConfigureITDone' Podcast. This is where thought leaders in the SAP space share their insight, methodology, learnings, and unique stories on how to successfully lead large scale SAP Programs.
Today Jay and Chris chat with Karen Zwissler, CEO of SAP Australian User Group.
Karen is passionate about bringing collaborative communities together – speaking a few languages helps with bridging the international distances. She's been fortunate to have had a privileged international career with SAP – USA, Asia , Europe and since 2007 Sydney. She believes social responsibility and purpose led initiatives should be the core of every organisation. Also, sees enormous value add if academia, governments and industries are coming together driving joint business cases.
This podcast is in partnership with The Black Dog Institute which aims to create a mentally healthier world for everyone. If you wish to support the cause please donate via the link Black Dog Institute - Precision Sourcing
Hosts: Jay Wynter and Chris Reid
Guest: Karen Zwissler
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Production and Artwork: Andriana Grbevska
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Welcome to the 'ConfigureITDone' Podcast. This is where thought leaders in the SAP space share their insight, methodology, learnings, and unique stories on how to successfully lead large scale SAP Programs.
Today Jay chats to Mark O'Donnell, Senior Vice President, SAP BTP Operations at Rizing.
Mark is an operations and people leader with a diverse set of experiences from within the SAP ecosystem. He is passionate about building and maintaining high performing professional services / consulting business, capable of both growth and customer innovation. With over fifteen years SAP industry experience as both a user and consultant Mark has most recently spent his time focused on the experience management and the business technology platform. Today we explore a little about the continued emergence of employee experience as a key driver for business, it's connection to customer experience and business results and some of Marks views on how this and other developments within the business technology platform are creating new opportunities for innovation and business value.
This podcast is in partnership with The Black Dog Institute which aims to create a mentally healthier world for everyone. If you wish to support the cause please donate via the link Black Dog Institute - Precision Sourcing
Hosts: Jay Wynter
Guest: Mark O'Donnell
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Production and Artwork: Andriana Grbevska
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Welcome to the 'ConfigureITDone' Podcast. This is where thought leaders in the SAP space share their insight, methodology, learnings, and unique stories on how to successfully lead large scale SAP Programs.
Ben Price is the Managing Partner of Covantage Limited Pty. Covantage is a boutique Consulting company operating in the Travel, Expense, and Invoice areas of technology. Prior to Covantage, Ben was the Chief Operating Officer for SAP Concur. He was responsible for all parts of the customer journey with a highlighted focus on Outcomes, Utilisation and Customer Storytelling. Ben has held many senior leadership roles in Customer Engagement and Success Consulting areas during his SAP career. His immediately preceding role was as SAP APJ Chief Customer Officer. The role had leading indicators including Value Advisory Board, Customer Value Stories, and leading SAP efforts at customer success outcomes. With more than 25 years of business experience he enjoys driving customer interaction. Ben has continued to take on roles that maximise customer engagement. He has successful run change management program at scale. Ben is a passionate believer in the team of a team and is a keen enthusiast of the Design Thinking approach.
Matthew Goss is a Managing Partner with Covantage, which is specialist SAP Concur consulting firm. Matthew previously spent 23 years with SAP Concur in senior management positions across the business. He started his career with Concur leading the regional SAP Concur consulting practice for where he oversaw all of the Concur projects delivered in the Asia Pacific Japan region. He then led SAP Concur Australia/ New Zealand business, and in his last role was appointed Senior Vice President leading SAP Concur in Asia Pacific Japan. Matthew is now focussed on working directly with Concur customers to ensure they achieve the maximum business value from their Concur solutions, from initial implementation through to optimisation projects.
This podcast is in partnership with The Black Dog Institute which aims to create a mentally healthier world for everyone. If you wish to support the cause please donate via the link Black Dog Institute - Precision Sourcing
Hosts: Jay Wynter
Guest: Ben Price and Matt Goss
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Production and Artwork: Andriana Grbevska
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Welcome to the 'ConfigureITDone' Podcast. This is where thought leaders in the SAP space share their insight, methodology, learnings, and unique stories on how to successfully lead large scale SAP Programs.
Today we chat with Chris Connelly, RVP Service Delivery, S/4HANA Cloud - ADJ at SAP.
The key topic in the Podcast include:
It is expected that partners will deliver the majority of Public Cloud ERP projects in futureThe two keys for success for partners were to certify their consultants and to follow SAP’s Activate MethodologySignificant assistance is available for partners to get themselves established in this area and to help them deliver their first few projectsSAP is heavily reliant on partners to cope with the demand and SAP are here to work with our partners. They have absolutely no interest in taking customers away from partners – if anything we want to give our partners more work!This podcast is in partnership with The Black Dog Institute which aims to create a mentally healthier world for everyone. If you wish to support the cause please donate via the link Black Dog Institute - Precision Sourcing
Hosts: Jay Wynter
Guest: Wayne Morrision
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Production and Artwork: Andriana Grbevska
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Welcome to the 'ConfigureITDone' Podcast. This is where thought leaders in the SAP space share their insight, methodology, learnings, and unique stories on how to successfully lead large scale SAP Programs.
Today we chat with Chris Connelly, RVP Service Delivery, S/4HANA Cloud - ADJ at SAP.
The key topic in the Podcast include:
It is expected that partners will deliver the majority of Public Cloud ERP projects in futureThe two keys for success for partners were to certify their consultants and to follow SAP’s Activate MethodologySignificant assistance is available for partners to get themselves established in this area and to help them deliver their first few projectsSAP is heavily reliant on partners to cope with the demand and SAP are here to work with our partners. They have absolutely no interest in taking customers away from partners – if anything we want to give our partners more work!This podcast is in partnership with The Black Dog Institute which aims to create a mentally healthier world for everyone. If you wish to support the cause please donate via the link Black Dog Institute - Precision Sourcing
Hosts: Jay Wynter and Seb Bliss
Guest: Chris Connelly
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Production and Artwork: Andriana Grbevska
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Welcome to the 'ConfigureITDone' Podcast. This is where thought leaders in the SAP space share their insight, methodology, learnings, and unique stories on how to successfully lead large scale SAP Programs.
There are many critical factors behind the success or failure of transformation programs, some of which are rightly mentioned continually, such as Change Management, Attention to Data, etc. In today’s Podcast, we talk to Program Director – Chris Gebbie, about one of the key factors that is too often neglected or underappreciated for its impact, which is Project Governance. We discuss some of the important aspects of a project that Governance Forums need to consider and evaluate during a program.
This podcast is in partnership with The Black Dog Institute which aims to create a mentally healthier world for everyone. If you wish to support the cause please donate via the link Black Dog Institute - Precision Sourcing
Hosts: Jay Wynter and Bethany Nrekic
Guest: Chris Gebbie
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Production and Artwork: Andriana Grbevska
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Welcome to the 'ConfigureITDone' Podcast. This is the place where thought leaders in the SAP space share their insight, methodology, learning’s and unique stories on how to successfully lead large scale SAP Programs.
In today's special podcast for mental health month October, Managing Director at Precision Sourcing Simon Hair talks to Postdoctoral Research Fellow at The Black Dog Institute, Andrew Area about all things mental health in the workplace and actionable steps you can implement after listening to this podcast.
Listen to this episode to:
Learn about current state of mental health in Australian workplacesAddress risk factors to mental health in the workplaceDelve into The Black Dog Institute's workplace mental health research What strategies to use and implement to support staff who are experiencing a mentalhealth conditionThis podcast is in partnership with The Black Dog Institute who aim to create a mentally healthier world for everyone. If you wish to support the cause please donate via the link Black Dog Institute - Precision Sourcing
Hosts: Simon Hair
Guest: Andrew Arena
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Production and Artwork: Andriana Grbevska
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Welcome to the 'ConfigureITDone' Podcast. This is the place where thought leaders in the SAP space share their insight, methodology, learning’s and unique stories on how to successfully lead large scale SAP Programs.
In today's podcast, Jay Wynter and Bethany Nrekic have a chat to Tafadzwa Masamba, Supply Chain Applications Manager at Lactalis Group.
Tafadzwa is a leader within the SAP eco-system - she is currently Applications Manager with Lactalis, and built her SAP career from scratch after moving to New Zealand and then Australia in the early 2000s. She supports her family and community in Zimbabwe through the incredible career she has built in the SAP industry.
This podcast is in partnership with The Black Dog Institute who aim to create a mentally healthier world for everyone. If you wish to support the cause please donate via the link Black Dog Institute - Precision Sourcing
Hosts: Jay Wynter and Bethany Nrekic
Guest: Tafadzwa Masamba
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Production and Artwork: Andriana Grbevska
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