What the UK’s £144M ERP Transformation Can Teach U.S. Government Leaders

14/07/2025 13 min
What the UK’s £144M ERP Transformation Can Teach U.S. Government Leaders

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What happens when one of the world’s largest ERP transformations is put under a public sector microscope?In this GovTech Pod episode, Avero CEO Abhijit Verekar unpacks the United Kingdom’s £144M Workday initiative—an ambitious modernization effort driven by the Cabinet Office, Workday, and Cognizant—and what lessons it holds for U.S. state and local agencies.From the importance of vendor alignment to the overlooked value of legacy integration and clear success criteria, AV breaks down what’s working, what’s risky, and why this project is far more than a software rollout.💡 In this episode:What U.S. leaders should learn from the UK’s approach to procurement and change managementWhy "cloud-first" isn't the only strategyHow misaligned expectations still derail major ERP programsWhat it takes to keep users, vendors, and leadership aligned across multiple agenciesWhether you’re managing a modernization project or planning one, this episode gives you the perspective to lead with clarity.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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