The Catch Up Podcast

What really happens behind the scenes of a multi-million-pound ERP programme, and why do so many still fail? In this episode of the Catch Up Podcast, host Phillip Blackmore sits down with Elizabeth Foy, Head of Customer Transformation at 5Y Technology, to explore her journey from KPMG auditor to leader of large-scale D365 and SAP implementations. Elizabeth shares candid insights on the chaos that...

What does it really take to build a Microsoft Dynamics consultancy that grows year on year, treats people like the product and stays sane through the AI bubble? In this episode of The Catch Up Podcast, host Phillip Blackmore is joined by James Brentley, founder of AgileCadence, for a candid conversation that traces his journey from teenage Flash developer at Sheffield Hallam, through early Axapta...

What does it take to deliver Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations at true enterprise scale, without losing users, control, or the upgrade path? In this episode of The Catch Up Podcast, host Phillip Blackmore speaks with Rohit Bansal about a non-linear career journey from ACCA-qualified finance professional to enterprise architect working on some of the largest global programmes in the Dynamics ecos...

How do you build a career in programme management when your path is anything but linear, and what separates a successful transformation from an expensive recovery job? In this episode of The Catch Up Podcast, host Phillip Blackmore speaks with Musonda Veronica about moving from studying law into leading complex Microsoft Dynamics 365 programmes. They explore why communication is the core of delive...

How do you build the experience and skills needed to become a trusted solution architect in the world of enterprise ERP? In this episode of The Catch Up Podcast, host Phil Blackmore speaks with Samit Roy, an experienced D365 Finance and Operations solution architect, about his two-decade journey from electrical engineering through Dynamics Great Plains, AX 2009, AX 2012, and into the modern D365 e...

Why do so many ERP and Dynamics 365 programmes go wrong, even when the technology is sound?  In this episode of The Catch Up Podcast, host Phillip Blackmore sits down with experienced D365 Programme Director Mark Edwards to unpack what really makes or breaks complex transformation. Mark traces his journey from manufacturing engineering and production management into ERP, consulting and programme l...

What does it actually take to land a complex ERP or Dynamics 365 transformation without becoming another horror story?  In this episode of The Catch Up, host Phillip Blackmore sits down with seasoned programme leader Chris Lalley to unpack the realities of delivering large‑scale finance and D365 projects in the real world. They explore how careers evolve from operational finance into programme lea...

Is the traditional model of ERP implementation truly broken? Host Phillip Blackmore sits down with Steve Snowden, Founder and CEO of Snowden Consulting, for a fascinating look at the evolution of the tech space. Steve recounts his journey from an early role at a pharmaceutical plant during an SAP implementation to becoming a highly sought-after Microsoft Dynamics manufacturing solution architect a...

Have you ever wondered why so many large-scale digital transformation projects go wrong?  In this episode, host Philip Blackmore is joined by Lionel Wilson, an experienced digital transformation program lead, to unpack the hidden challenges of ERP and CRM implementations. Drawing from a career that spans from early IT systems to managing 35 international Dynamics 365 programs, Lionel shares a cand...

Have you ever wondered what it takes to transition from a full-time role to building a successful independent consultancy?  In this insightful episode of The Catch Up Podcast, host Philip Blackmore sits down with Shahzad Butt, founder and director of ERP Advisors, to trace his career path. They discuss the critical transformation from an enterprise architect to a business leader, highlighting the...

What does it really take to lead a successful ERP program? In this episode of The Catch Up, host Philip Blackmore sits down with seasoned Program Director and published author Tony Riches to uncover the realities of large-scale digital transformation. Drawing on decades of experience, Tony shares surprising war stories, practical advice, and lessons learned from both client-side and consultancy ro...

What does it take to thrive in the Microsoft Dynamics ecosystem? In this episode of The Catch Up Podcast, host Phillip Blackmore sits down with James Downes, Partner at EY, to explore a 25-year journey through tech consulting, solution architecture, and leadership in the Microsoft space. From starting out with Great Plains in the late '90s to leading global ERP implementations, James shares insigh...

What does it take to lead a global Microsoft Dynamics 365 project across dozens of countries and legacy systems?  In this episode of The Catch Up Podcast, host Phillip Blackmore is joined by Kerry Hughes Wright, a seasoned delivery leader with decades of experience in ERP transformations. Together, they unpack the complexities of global rollouts, the nuances of team and process management, and the...

What does it take to grow a consultancy from scratch, sell it to a global firm, and then choose to start all over again?  In this episode of The Catch Up Podcast, host Phillip Blackmore sits down with Adam Seaton to explore his remarkable journey from Microsoft Dynamics contractor to founder of Seaton Partners and now co-creator of Team Joe. Adam shares the behind-the-scenes realities of scaling a...