ERP Confessions: Lessons from the Booth at GFOA 2025

11/08/2025 12 min
ERP Confessions: Lessons from the Booth at GFOA 2025

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What happens when public finance professionals get honest about their ERP experiences? At GFOA 2025, the Avero Advisors team set up a "confessional wall" at their booth—and the stories poured in.In this episode, AV, Megan, Robert, and David break down the most common ERP regrets and mistakes they heard firsthand. From 99-page RFPs that got zero bidders to letting vendors define go-live dates, we unpack what went wrong—and what to do differently next time.Expect real-world lessons on:RFP strategy that actually gets responsesWhy vendor selection should go beyond priceThe true cost of letting the wrong people lead implementationThe risks of underestimating project management needsAnd how to avoid contract confusion that derails projectsWhether you’re in procurement, finance, IT, or executive leadership—this episode is a must-listen for anyone planning a tech project in the public sector.Register for our FREE GovTech in Digital Transformation Insight Workshop:➡ https://conference.averoadvisors.com/averoinsightsTop 10 Public Sector ERP Systems: : ➡ https://share.hsforms.com/1ee49ru4aSpe3x4ByzuqifgeexmlLearn More About Avero:➡ https://www.averoadvisors.comConnect With Us:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/averoadvisorsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/averoadvisorsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/averoadvisorsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@averoadvisorsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@averoadvisors(865) 415-3848 | [email protected]©2024. Avero Advisors. All Rights Reserved.

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