Altum Strategy Group

06/17/2026

Go‑live isn’t a switch — it’s a transition. 🚀

A cybersecurity services company was nearing ERP go‑live after months of planning and testing. On paper, everything looked ready. But as the cutover approached, the real complexity surfaced.

Shutting down one system while standing up another created a critical gap. Transactions were still happening, expectations weren’t fully aligned, and the risk of backlogs and disruption grew.

reframed go‑live as its own phase — one requiring structure, sequencing, and clear ownership.

🔹 A dedicated cutover plan
🔹 Defined roles and handoffs
🔹 Reset expectations at the leadership level
🔹 Testing and training focused on real‑world conditions
🔹 A structured hypercare model to resolve issues quickly

With the right approach, go‑live becomes controlled, coordinated, and resilient — not chaotic.

👉 If your organization is preparing for ERP go‑live, let’s talk about how to make the transition smoother.

https://altumstrategy.com/portfolio-item/go-live-without-the-fire-drill-erp-cutover-hypercare-that-protect-margin/

The Challenge A cybersecurity services company was approaching ERP go-live after completing months of planning, design, and testing. From a program perspective, everything appeared to be in place. The system had been configured, testing had been completed, and teams expected a relatively smooth tran...

06/15/2026

Cybersecurity is shifting — from tool depth to true resilience. 🛡️

Findings from the 2026 Altum U.S. Cybersecurity Leaders Survey (in partnership with YouGov) show a clear trend: effectiveness is no longer measured by how many tools you deploy, but by your ability to protect what matters, respond decisively, and maintain continuity under pressure.

Altum’s Playbook provides the operating design to build that resilience:
ALIGN → MEASURE → MODERNIZE → AUTOMATE → OPERATE

These aren’t linear steps — they reinforce one another, transforming cybersecurity from a defensive function into a resilience capability.

👉 Want the full insights? Check the white paper and see how leaders are preparing for 2026 and beyond:https://altumstrategy.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Altum-Strategy-Group-Cybersecurity-White-Paper-Final.pdf

06/12/2026

It’s Tidal Shift Thursday 🌊, and this week we’re shining a light on something most teams overlook: Shadow Agents.

They’re the subtle influencers in your AI journey — the behaviors, processes, and unspoken norms that can either propel your AI initiatives forward or quietly hold them back.

Understanding them isn’t optional anymore. It’s a competitive advantage.⚡

06/12/2026

Steady at the helm of excellence. ⚓

A massive congratulations to our latest Core Value winners, Matt and Marissa, for embodying what it truly means to navigate With Integrity.

In our daily operations, achieving impact and empowering others is only half the journey—how we get there matters just as much. Matt and Marissa consistently chart a course rooted in honesty, respecting our people, our environment, and our society every single day. They prove that true leadership isn't just about reaching the destination, but ensuring our ethical compass never wavers along the way.

Thank you both for keeping our team anchored in truth and steering us toward a brighter, responsible future! 🌊

06/10/2026

When ERP testing stalls, it’s rarely just a system issue. 🛑

A digital media company saw its implementation slow down — testing dragged, data issues surfaced late, and teams kept revisiting decisions. The real challenge was misalignment: uneven engagement, unclear expectations, and gaps between technical and functional teams.

Altum reset the program with structure and clarity:

🔹 A controlled pause to assess root causes
🔹 Clear governance and decision‑making
🔹 Refocused scope — crawl, walk, run
🔹 A unified RAID log to drive accountability
🔹 Deeper engagement with functional teams

With alignment restored, the program moved forward with momentum.

👉 If your ERP program is stuck in rework, let’s connect.

https://altumstrategy.com/portfolio-item/recovering-a-stalled-erp-resetting-governance-scope-cadence-to-deliver-value/

The Challenge A digital media and advertising company was in the middle of an ERP implementation that had begun to stall during testing. Progress had slowed. Testing cycles were extending. Teams were revisiting decisions that should have already been settled. Leadership could see that timelines were...

06/08/2026

Cloud migrations still carry real risk — from cost overruns to delays and operational disruption. ☁️⚠️ But the biggest challenge isn’t the technology. It’s the people.

As Matthew Gantner, Founder & CEO of Altum Strategy Group, notes:
“Teams often rebuild old processes inside new systems. That’s where cost and complexity compound.”

It’s a pattern we see often: companies invest in modern cloud platforms, but without the right leadership and change strategy, they recreate the past instead of adopting the future. The tech changes — the processes don’t.

Altum’s approach breaks that cycle by aligning people and processes before migration, ensuring the transition delivers the value it’s meant to 🚀

👉 Want to de‑risk your cloud transformation and accelerate adoption? Let’s connect.

https://altumstrategy.com/portfolio-item/cloud-transitions-without-surprises-managing-risk-from-on-prem-to-cloud-first/

Cloud migrations carry real risk. Across the industry, cost overruns, timeline slippage, and operational disruption remain common — and for many leadership teams, the fear of what can go wrong is almost as significant as the strategic case for making the move. The challenge is that most organizati...

06/05/2026

Tidal Shift Thursday is here again, and today’s spotlight is on a truth we can’t ignore: AI is powerful — but only when humans stay in the loop. 🚀

As organizations race to adopt automation, the real advantage comes from pairing smart technology with even smarter people. Human judgment, creativity, and oversight are what transform AI from a tool into a strategic force.

👉 See more in my "The Helm" article this week: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ai-costs-more-than-workers-built-replace-here-what-means-gantner-bzffe

06/03/2026

For many companies, SOC 2 and PCI are just checkboxes. But in the live events tech space, they’re the ticket to compete.

With , this client turned compliance into a competitive edge — unlocking contracts with some of the largest entertainment venues in the U.S. 🏟️✨

👉 Ready to turn requirements into revenue? Let’s connect.

https://altumstrategy.com/portfolio-item/case-study-turning-soc-2-pci-from-checklist-to-sales-asset/

Introduction SOC 2 and PCI certifications are often pursued as obligations — requirements a company must satisfy to get past a procurement checklist or avoid an uncomfortable conversation with a prospective enterprise client. For a technology company serving the live events and entertainment indus...

06/01/2026

Automation only works when people trust it. ⚙️

A digital media company rolled out invoice automation to boost efficiency. The tech worked — but adoption didn’t. Teams kept using spreadsheets, duplicating work, and manually validating what the system already handled. 📉

The challenge wasn’t capability. It was behavior.
Old habits, ownership over accuracy, and a lack of trust in automation slowed the value the system was designed to deliver.

Altum helped shift the focus from how the tool works to why it matters.
🔹 Identifying behavioral patterns
🔹 Building trust in system outputs
🔹 Training centered on value, not just steps
🔹 Reinforcing expectations through leadership alignment

When teams understand the full process — and what they gain — adoption accelerates.

👉 Curious how to drive real adoption in your finance function? Let’s connect.

https://altumstrategy.com/portfolio-item/invoice-processing-automation-that-people-actually-adopt-driving-adoption-through-trust-clarity-change/

The Challenge A digital media and advertising company implemented invoice processing automation to improve efficiency within its finance function. On paper, the solution was working. Invoices could be processed faster. Workflows were structured. The system was capable of reducing manual effort and i...

05/29/2026

It’s Tidal Shift Thursday! 🌊 And this week’s shift is a big one. AI has officially become a baseline utility.

According to the latest McKinsey brief, AI is no longer an experiment — it’s an expectation. That reality is reshaping how organizations operate, innovate, and compete.

But here’s the real opportunity for business leaders:
✨ Clear the messiness.
✨ Simplify the process.
✨ Turn AI from overwhelming to operational.

The companies that pull ahead won’t be the ones with the most complex models — they’ll be the ones who make AI simple, usable, and embedded across the business.

Simplicity isn’t just efficiency. It’s strategy.