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Title: Why Digital Transformations Fail: The Surprising Disciplines of How to Take Off and Stay Ahead

Author: Tony Saldanha

Publishing year: 2019

Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers

Length in hours: 6 hours and 30 minutes

Duration: 06 hours
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Tony Saldanha: Why Digital Transformations Fail

Summary

Tony Saldanha explains why many digital transformation efforts fail and outlines a roadmap for organizations to succeed in their digital transformation.

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Title: Why Digital Transformations Fail: The Surprising Disciplines of How to Take Off and Stay Ahead

Author: Tony Saldanha

Publishing year: 2019

Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers

Length in hours: 6 hours and 21 minutes

5 main ideas

"Why Digital Transformations Fail" by Tony Saldanha is a guide to understanding why many digital transformation efforts fail and what organizations can do to succeed in their digital transformation. Saldanha draws on his experience as a former Procter & Gamble executive and his work as a consultant to provide a roadmap for organizations to successfully navigate the challenges of digital transformation. The book covers topics such as culture, leadership, and governance, and emphasizes the need for a holistic approach that includes both technical and organizational change. Saldanha also provides real-world examples of successful digital transformations and shares insights and best practices for achieving digital transformation success.

Tony Saldanha: Why Digital Transformations Fail

5 funny quotes

  1. "The digital revolution is far more significant than the invention of writing or even of printing." - Douglas Engelbart
  2. "It's not the strongest or the most intelligent who will survive but those who can best manage change." - Charles Darwin
  3. "Culture eats strategy for breakfast." - Peter Drucker
  4. "The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn." - Alvin Toffler
  5. "The only way to do great work is to love what you do." - Steve Jobs

5 thought-provoking quotes​

  1. Many digital transformations fail due to a lack of understanding of the complex interplay between technology and organizational change.
  2. Successful digital transformation requires a holistic approach that includes both technical and organizational change.
  3. Culture and leadership are key factors in digital transformation success, and organizations must prioritize the development of a digital-first culture.
  4. Governance and risk management are critical elements of digital transformation, and organizations must establish clear policies and procedures for managing digital assets.
  5. Digital transformation is an ongoing process, and organizations must embrace continuous improvement and experimentation to stay ahead.

5 dilemmas

  1. The tension between innovation and risk management, and the need to balance experimentation with control in a digital transformation initiative.
  2. The challenge of cultural change, and the need to establish a digital-first culture that embraces innovation and continuous improvement.
  3. The role of leadership in digital transformation, and the need for senior leaders to champion and drive change throughout the organization.
  4. The challenge of integrating legacy systems and processes with new digital technologies, and the need for a phased approach to transformation.
  5. The ethical considerations of digital transformation, and the need for organizations to consider the impact of technology on society and the environment.

5 examples

  1. Procter & Gamble, the multinational consumer goods company that successfully transformed its business through a digital transformation initiative led by author Tony Saldanha.
  2. GE, the multinational conglomerate that launched a digital transformation initiative called "Industrial Internet" to transform its business processes and products.
  3. Walmart, the retail giant that invested heavily in digital technology to improve its supply chain and e-commerce operations.
  4. Netflix, the streaming service that transformed the entertainment industry through its use of data analytics and personalization.
  5. Amazon, the e-commerce giant that revolutionized the retail industry through its use of technology and data-driven innovation.

Referenced books

  1. "The Innovator's Dilemma" by Clayton Christensen
  2. "The Lean Startup" by Eric Ries
  3. "The Digital Transformation Playbook" by David L. Rogers
  4. "Leading Digital: Turning Technology into Business Transformation" by George Westerman, Didier Bonnet, and Andrew McAfee
  5. "The Fourth Industrial Revolution" by Klaus Schwab.

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