Season 2026 Episode 18: Beyond Go-Live: Mental Health, Recovery and Recognition After a Project

In the latest episode of SUGTalks, Craig is joined once again by Simon Nichols, Founder and CEO of Thrive.

Together they discuss the mental health impact of delivering SAP projects. Simon explains why the duration of a project matters less than the demand it places on people. He covers what happens when 18-month projects overrun to 24 or 36 months and how that shifts people from challenge to endurance to cynicism.

Craig and Simon also explore the very different pressures of shorter cloud projects and the risks when one project rolls into the next. Simon closes with practical advice on project landing and what individuals can do to recover once the project is over.