As failed ERP implementations flood the market in 2025, could specialized "sellswords and unicorns" (independent contractors with niche expertise) be your project's salvation? In this first episode of a revealing four-part SWOT analysis, industry veterans with battle scars from decades of Dynamics 365 implementations reveal why strategic use of independent consultants might prevent the million-dollar disasters they're now being called to rescue. Discover the surprising phase where these specialized experts create the most value (hint: it's before most companies even begin their vendor selection), why deep industry knowledge trumps technical configurations, and how the right consultant at the right time can save your ERP project from joining the growing list of implementation casualties.

Project paradox podcast is brought to you by Intrinseco Inc and is hosted by Christine Chevalier and Aaron Vogt.

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