Craig Swen

Time & Materials projects aren’t inherently the problem. Misaligned expectations are. In this video, Alasdair Moore, MD at Propriety Group, shares his perspective on T&M engagements and why mutual understanding between delivery partner and client is critical to success. Successful EPM implementations require: • Clear expectations from the outset • Shared accountability • Transparent communication • Alignment around deadlines and outcomes At Propriety Group, we don’t see ourselves as vendors, we act as partners. The goal is to work collaboratively to ensure deadlines are met and business objectives are achieved. If you’re leading or sponsoring an EPM implementation, this is an important conversation. #EPM #FPandA #FinanceTransformation #ProjectDelivery #TimeAndMaterials #CorporateFinance #CFO

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𝐎𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐏𝐌 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐈 EPM has come a long way — from manual spreadsheets to integrated platforms. But the real transformation is just beginning. At 𝐐𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚, we’re not following trends, we’re shaping them. 𝐄𝐏𝐌 𝐄𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐚 𝐆𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 ✅ 𝟐𝟎𝟎𝟎𝐬 – Excel and siloed workflows ✅ 𝟐𝟎𝟏𝟎𝐬 – Platforms revolution ✅ 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟎𝐬 – Cloud, real-time collaboration, and cross-functional integration 🚀 AI in EPM is still early—but we’re already building what comes next. 𝐐𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚 is turning EPM from a tactical process into a strategic advantage by combining advanced platforms with an AI-first operating model. • 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 + 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐈, 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫. Planners and controllers get intelligent forecasts, anomaly detection, and automated insights—so they can focus on decisions, not diagnostics. • 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬. Static workflows become dynamic decision loops: agents monitor, propose actions, simulate impacts, and orchestrate execution end-to-end. • 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭-𝐠𝐞𝐧 𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐫 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞. Conversational interfaces and one-click orchestration bring complex scenarios to life—fast, intuitive, and enterprise-ready. 💡At Qvantia, we don’t wait for change—we 𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 it. This is how finance leads strategy with precision, speed, and confidence. 𝐋𝐞𝐭'𝐬 𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞. #Qvantia #EPM #AI #Innovation #FutureofFinance #Leadership #DigitalTransformation #OrchestrateTheFuture

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🚨 New tech spotlight: the Eos Apex FP is here—and it’s all about flexibility and power. With the same programming surface and software as the Apex 5 (minus the built-in display), the Apex FP is perfect for those who want a streamlined, adaptable console without compromising on performance. 💡 Highlights include: • Dual baby pin mounts for custom setups • 24K output for complex rigs • High-speed connectivity with etherCON + SFP+ • Customisable show control & DMX ports • OLED Target Keys, RGB-backlit keys & six encoders Whether you're building a compact control station or integrating into a larger setup, the Apex FP gives you the freedom to design your space, your way. For more information 👉 https://ow.ly/j0uG50Ww8cC #LightingControl #EosApexFP #ETC #LightingDesign #WhiteLightTech

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Stop asking which EPM platform has better features. Start asking questions that reveal fit. We've distilled 25+ years of implementation experience into the four questions that actually matter when choosing between Anaplan, Pigment, Planful and others.

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Rootstock Software acquires Praxis Solutions and names Praxis Solutions' founder, Ohad Idan, as vice president of product to expand its Salesforce-native ERP capabilities. https://buff.ly/H1MBRXG

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Argano has acquired Anavate Partners, An Argano Company, a Phoenix-based Anaplan specialist, and Attentis, An Argano Company, a Dover, DE-based Salesforce consulting firm. https://lnkd.in/eDNqv732

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🚀 How Can Salesforce Help Accelerate and Improve 2026 VA EHR Rollouts? The challenge isn’t deploying Cerner — it’s orchestrating everything around it across the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Salesforce Government Cloud Plus + MuleSoft + Agentforce = acceleration + measurable ROI. 🔹 MuleSoft → Secure API layer connecting Cerner to legacy systems, benefits, scheduling, community care 🔹 Salesforce Gov Cloud Plus → Unified workflows, case management, Veteran 360 visibility 🔹 Agentforce → Secure agentic automation inside the FedRAMP High boundary Why this changes the equation: ✅ Build integration once, reuse across every rollout wave ✅ Maintain operational continuity during mixed VistA + Cerner deployments ✅ Deliver real-time enterprise reporting across sites ✅ Reduce swivel-chair work and manual reconciliation ✅ Deploy AI agents to triage, route, validate eligibility, and automate follow-ups Cerner modernizes the clinical record. MuleSoft modernizes integration. Salesforce modernizes workflows. Agentforce modernizes productivity. All while keeping fellow Veterans front and center. That’s how VA accelerates rollout, reduces risk, and turns EHR modernization into operational transformation. #VA #Veterans #EHRModernization #Salesforce #MuleSoft #Agentforce #GovCloud #FedRAMPHigh #DigitalTransformation

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Planning should help businesses move forward, not slow them down. When spreadsheets and disconnected data drive planning, visibility becomes limited and decisions take longer. EPM connects planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting into one structured approach, helping finance teams plan with clarity and confidence. Schedule a consultation with PPN Solutions https://lnkd.in/g3X5w65y #EPMSolutions #EPMConsultingPartner #EPMConsulting #EPMCounsultant #EPMImplementationPartner Aalok N Koomar Abhishek Siingh CA Surabhi Bora Snehal Huljute Usha K Ishu Dhiman CA Rishabh Gupta Arpita Malik Supriya CFA Shweta V. Nitin Nanda Abhishek Kumar Sujitha Sukumaran Ashutosh Upadhyay CA Ayushi Vij Amandeep .

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What Boise Cascade Company leaders teach us: Psychological safety, shared credit, and ownership of mistakes enhanced performance during mergers and tight timelines. Joseph Slawson shared this on Episode 2 of the Paradigm Industry Insiders podcast. 18 years running ERP and CPQ implementations at Boise Cascade. His team rolled out WMS across sites, integrated acquisitions under hard deadlines, and kept delivery on track. The habit that mattered most? Documenting what worked and what broke after every rollout… Then letting specialists execute without micromanaging. Teams moved faster when they knew mistakes wouldn't land on them. Watch: https://lnkd.in/gmJRAim6  Listen: https://lnkd.in/gY8CJG3g

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