ERP transformation involves much more than choosing new software. Organisations must align leaders, define the outcomes they need, understand the scope and dependencies, prepare their people for new ways of working, and select partners that can deliver in their environment. 

If these foundations are unclear, problems often emerge during procurement or implementation. Scope expands, responsibilities become blurred, key people struggle to balance the program with their existing roles, and resistance grows as the changes become real. 

ISG is delighted to invite you to our next Community of Practice. Michael Woodley, Rahul Yadav, and Adrian Jones will share practical lessons from recent ERP transformation and sourcing experience in Queensland and across Australia. 

The session will cover how organisations can prepare before approaching the market, define meaningful requirements and evaluation criteria, and navigate the connected decisions involved in selecting an ERP platform and systems integrator. We will also explore how to identify stakeholder impacts, build ownership for change, test provider capability and clarify delivery responsibilities through the statement of work and contract. 

This session will be relevant to leaders and practitioners developing an ERP business case, preparing to approach the market, evaluating potential solutions and partners, or reviewing an ERP program already under way. 

 

What you’ll gain from attending 

• Understand the decisions organisations should address before approaching the ERP market 
• Explore how early stakeholder engagement and change planning can support adoption and reduce delivery risk 
• Learn how to assess ERP platforms and systems integrators against different requirements 
• Identify ways to test provider claims, proposed delivery teams and commercial assumptions 
• Consider how clear scope, responsibilities and contractual commitments can support successful delivery 
• Share experiences and perspectives with peers facing similar challenges 

 

We look forward to seeing you there!

28 October 2026
8:00 - 9:00 AM AEST

Hyatt Regency Brisbane
​​​​​​​The Hibiscus Room
33 Burnett Lane, Brisbane QLD 4000, Australia

Join the speakers and a group of your peers for an interactive and informative Community of Practice breakfast meeting. 

Please arrive from 7:30 AM AEST for an 8:00 AM start. 

The ISG Community of Practice is a trusted, vendor-neutral forum where enterprise and government leaders come together to exchange insights, solve shared challenges, and elevate their strategic thinking. The format for these events is small, personal gatherings over breakfast. Our members value this space because it is collaborative and insight-driven, and is guided by strong principles around no selling and no providers. ISG ensures the discussions remain focused on learning, not marketing. These discussions foster open dialogue and genuine peer exchange, with topics that are selected based on what matters most to our members. ISG then brings in critical thinkers and domain experts to lead discussions, ensuring relevance and depth. 

ISG (Nasdaq: III) is a global AI-centered technology research and advisory firm. A trusted partner to more than 900 clients, including 75 of the world’s top 100 enterprises, ISG is a long-time leader in technology and business services that is now at the forefront of leveraging AI to help organization achieve operational excellence and faster growth. The firm, founded in 2006, is known for its proprietary market data, in-depth knowledge of provider ecosystems, and the expertise of its 1,600 professionals worldwide working together to help clients maximize the value of their technology investments.