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Whether you're launching a Greenfield implementation, executing a Brownfield conversion, or optimizing ongoing operations, this book offers the tactical clarity needed to deliver SAP successfully—even under pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSAP Implementation\u003c\/em\u003e covers the end-to-end lifecycle of an SAP project, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhase-by-phase guidance: from Discover and Prepare through Explore, Realize, Deploy, and Run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey workstreams and deliverables for PMO, Functional, Technical, OCM, and Testing teams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProject governance, risk management, and milestone control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to lead Fit-to-Standard workshops and align on future-state design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eData migration strategies and critical path planning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVendor management, team alignment, and expectation-setting with stakeholders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical recovery tactics for struggling projects or programs on the brink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat sets this book apart is its emphasis on real-world application. Each chapter reflects lessons learned across industries—finance, manufacturing, aerospace, healthcare, energy, and the public sector. 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It's the field guide to SAP delivery that no one hands you at kickoff—but that every successful project leader needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dave Karpinsky, PhD (ABD), MBA, PMP, Prosci, is a seasoned global executive, consultant, and author with over 30 years of experience leading enterprise transformation. With leadership roles at firms like Accenture, McKinsey, SAP, IBM, and KPMG, he has delivered high-stakes SAP programs in over 60 countries. Known for rescuing troubled initiatives and building scalable governance frameworks, Dave brings unmatched clarity to complex environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're responsible for SAP success in the real world—this book is for you. 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