Why do technically brilliant ERP and digital transformation projects still fail 70-90% of the time? Tory Bjorklund, a digital transformation veteran with 36 years of experience, reveals the single root cause he's identified after rescuing countless multi-million dollar projects—and the three-stage process his firm uses to guarantee success.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

· The #1 Root Cause of Failure: Why treating a transformation as a technology project instead of a business improvement project sets you up for disaster from day one.

· The "50% Complete" Trap: The terrifying pattern he uncovered in a $3M project that was perpetually "halfway done" and how to spot it early.

· The Prepare-Execute-Sustain Model: His proven framework that shifts leadership focus to the critical stages most companies ignore.

· Why IT Should Not Lead: The crucial difference between IT's role as a "trusted advisor" and the business unit's role as the true "owner" of the transformation.

· AI's Practical Near-Term Payoff: Where predictive maintenance and digital twins deliver real ROI in manufacturing today, beyond the hype.

· The One Question That Predicts Failure: The simple test you can run with your team this week to see if your project is already heading for the ditch.

For engineers, tech leaders, and executives who are tired of seeing great technology undermined by poor preparation.

Connect With Tory Bjorklund:

Consulting Firm: https://victoriafide.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/torybjorklund

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Digital Transformation and Tory Bjorklund

01:46 The Evolution of Consulting and Technology Implementation

05:55 Challenges in Engineering and Manufacturing Transformations

11:07 The Role of IT in Business Transformation

13:57 Founding Victoriified Consulting:A New Paradigm

18:46 Indicators of Project Trouble in Digital Transformations

24:06 Core Process for Transformational Change

29:03 AI Applications in Manufacturing and Supply Chain

34:12 Changes in Digital Transformation Challenges Over Time

38:48 Defining Innovation in Business Transformation

40:55 Connecting with Tory Bjorklund and Victoriified Consulting

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