HVIDTFELDT
ON THE FOREFRONT OF CRAFTING
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER & PARTNER HandsFree ERP
As a C-suite executive, startup founder, or corporate manager, you are likely familiar with the inherent complexities of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) projects. Historically, these initiatives have been a source of signicant challenges, frequently failing to deliver on their promises despite a wealth of available knowledge on implementation. You may have observed a critical disconnect between theoretical advice and the practical outcomes of ERP projects in your organization, often resulting in budget overruns, missed deadlines, or extensive post-implementation xes. This pervasive "normalized failure" of ERP projects is precisely what motivated Kati Hvidtfeldt, Chief Operating Ofcer & Partner at HandsFree ERP, to bridge the gap between theoretical guidance and actionable strategies, aiming to dramatically improve your success rates.
The HandsFree ERP Vision: A New Approach to Implementation for You
HandsFreeERPwasfoundedwithaclearvision: totransformyourERPimplementationexperience byprovidingastructuredframeworkthat significantlyenhancesprojectsuccess.Theaimis tomovebeyondgenericadvice,suchassimply "pickingtherightsoftware"or"buildingagreat team,"andinsteadoffertactical,usabletips derivedfromdecadesofexperienceinrescuing ERPprojects.Thisfoundationalvisionhasevolved intoasophisticated,three-prongedapproach designedspecificallytobenefityourorganization:
• CulturalAlignment:Thisensuresyour company’scultureviewsERPasanatural evolutionofbusinessgrowth,fostering automaticbuy-infromyourstakeholders.This proactiveapproachsignificantlyreducesthe needforextensivechangemanagementlaterin yourprojectlifecycle.
• Pre-ERPProjects:Thisinvolvesidentifying andaddressingcriticalbusinessprocessesand potential"landmines"(e.g.,redesigningyour chartofaccounts)beforeyourERP implementationevenbegins.Thiscrucialstep dramaticallyreducesstressandimproves overalloutcomesforyourteam.
• PracticalImplementationTips:HandsFree ERPprovidesarobustsetofactionable strategiestooptimizeyourtraditionalERP implementationprocess,guidingyouthrough eachstagewithclarity.
Thiscomprehensiveframeworkempowersyour organizationtoimproveERPsuccessregardless ofyourstartingpoint,withasteadfastfocuson practicalguidanceandreal-worldapplicabilityto ensuresuperiorcustomerexperiencesand operationalefficiencywithinyourbusiness.
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ERP'sSpecializedOfferings:Your FourPillarsofERPTransformation
HandsFreeERP'scoreservicesarededicatedto providingpracticalconsulting,pre-ERPprocess optimization,culturalalignment,andcustomized implementationstrategiestoimproveyourERP projectsuccess.Overtheyears,theseservices haveevolvedfromafocusonpractical implementationtipstoacomprehensive,threeprongedframeworkaddressingculturalreadiness, preparatoryprojects,andoptimizedexecution. ThisevolutionreflectsHandsFreeERP’s commitmenttocontinuouslearning,collaboration
Furthermore,theERPSuccessAcademyoffers6 moduleswithover30approximately15-minute lessons,providingpracticaladvicethatservesas amuch-neededblueprintforyourERPprojects, helpingyounavigateandavoidtypical "landmines".Thisself-serve,on-demandtraining doesnotexistinthemarketbeyondwhat HandsFreeERPoffers,makingitaunique resourceforyou.
HandsFreeERPisfundamentallydisruptingthe traditionalERPindustry.Thetypicalortraditional methods,suchasrelyingsolelyonRFPs,or leavingcriticalcomponentsoutoftheERP project,oftenmakeitimpossibleforyourprojects tostayontime,withinbudget,andwithinscope. ThisispreciselywhysomanyERPprojectsare perceivedastotalfailures,andwhynooneever says,"Ohyeah,IwanttorunanERPproject".
HandsFreeERPbelievesthatyoucansucceed andevenmaketheprojectmotivating.As articulatedintheirnewbook,ERPontheBrink; fromChaostoaStrategicWin,itisessentialto "flipthescript".Thismeansstartingwithstrategy andmission,cultivatingtherightculture,and undertakingERPpre-projectsbeforeyouinitiate theERPprojectitself.HandsFreeERPoffersa uniqueblueprintandframeworkthatisvastly differentfromatraditionalERPprojectplan, designedtoensureyoursuccess.
SustainingInnovationandMarket Adaptability
fromdeeplylisteningtowhatcustomersgenuinely need:honestguidance,independentvalidation,and practicaltools.
Thisclient-centricphilosophyhasledtothe developmentofkeyofferingsdesignedtoempower you:
• TheERPSuccessAcademy:Afirst-of-its-kind, on-demandtrainingplatformthatprovidesyour projectteamswithstrategicclarityand actionableadviceindigestible,15-minute modules.
• ModernAssessmentTools:Thesetoolsenable yourorganizationtocompletecomplexERPand datamigrationplanninginweeks,ratherthan months,withsignificantlygreateraccuracythan traditionalconsultant-ledefforts.
• Pre-ERPServices:Amajorinnovationinvolves treatingkeyfoundationalwork(suchasfinancial designanddatapreparation)asstandalone projectsbeforesoftwareselectionevenbegins. Thisproactiveapproachdramaticallyincreases yourprojectreadinessandsuccess.
HandsFreeERPalsodemonstratesconstant adaptabilitybyremainingvendor-agnostic.Because thecompanyisnottiedtosellingspecificsoftware orimplementationservices,itcanpivotquicklyand focusentirelyonwhatisbestforitsclients,evenas technologyandvendorlandscapesshift,ensuring youalwaysreceivethemostrelevantadvice.
Finally,theirupcomingbook,ERPontheBrink, reflectstheirbeliefintransparencyanddisruption.It capturesrealstories,hardtruths,andprovidesthe blueprintfor"flippingthescript"onERPfailure.In amarketoftencharacterizedbycomplexityand noise,HandsFreeERP’sstrategyisclear:tellthe truth,empoweryou,theclient,andcontinue buildingthetoolsandframeworksyouactuallyneed tosucceed. Cover Story
HandsFreeERPmaintainsitsinnovativeand competitiveedgebyintentionallypursuing strategiesoppositetowhattheERPindustryhas normalized.Whileotherspushasoftware-first approachandcookie-cutterimplementations, HandsFreeERPfocusesonpeople,process,and strategicreadiness,recognizingtheseasthe primarypointsoffailureinmostERPprojects youmightencounter.Theirinnovationstems
A Distinctive Edge and IndustryRecognition for Kati's Work
HandsFree ERP differentiates itself from other ERP consulting rms through its practical, actionable guidance, a unique three-legged framework that integrates cultural alignment, pre-ERP projects, and optimized implementation, and a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating project "landmines". Its emphasis on fostering a collaborative culture that aims to eliminate the need for extensive change management and its systematic handling of pre-ERP projects as a distinct phase are particularly distinctive. While no single service is explicitly exclusive, the cohesive three-legged platform, especially the integration of cultural readiness and pre-ERP project silos, makes their offering truly unique. This holistic approach addresses ERP challenges in a way that contrasts sharply with the industry’s more conventional, reactive methods.
HandsFree ERP's approach has been well-received by various publications, as it successfully lls a painful gap in the market. The company prides itself on focusing on building the next generation of leaders, with a particular emphasis on women leaders. Kati is an active participant in Women-in-Technology and Women-in-Cloud, and has been awarded Worldwide Who's Who lifetime recognition, as well as being an Honored Member of The Worldwide Women’s Association.
