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Sparity Names Brian Solis as One of the Top 25 Digital Transformation Influencers You Need to Follow

Sparity Names Brian Solis as One of the Top 25 Digital Transformation Influencers You Need to Follow

Brian Solis was named as one of the top 25 digital transformation influencers to follow by Sparity. IT industry is growing at a rapid pace, regardless of the global situation. Most organizations don’t need to be persuaded to go digital at this point. Today, it’s become abundantly clear that digital transformation has the potential to save businesses. When it comes to digital transformation, it is no longer just an IT initiative, but rather a phenomenon that is on the minds…

Liderler için yol haritası – An Interview with FAST COMPANY Turkey About Becoming a Customer Company

Liderler için yol haritası – An Interview with FAST COMPANY Turkey About Becoming a Customer Company

I had the pleasure of speaking with M.Rauf Ates, founder of Fast Company Türkiye about research I helped lead with Harvard Business Review Analytical Services. In this conversation, we explore how to become a customer company, beyond the lip service. The research offers 8 steps to give meaning to business, operational, and digital transformation as informed by Ethan Allen, Kellogg’s, Kimberley-Clark, and Pacific Life. Below, I’ve included a translation using Google Translate. If you find errors, please let me know!…

The Brave New World of Digital, Business, and Leadership Transformation and the Part You Play in It All

The Brave New World of Digital, Business, and Leadership Transformation and the Part You Play in It All

I was moved by an inspiring piece about finding hope in a time of disruption and uncertainty. It was written by my friend Andrew Penn, CEO of Telstra. Though it was published this time last year, I found it relevant now. Penn observed that in these times of a great reset, it’s only human to lose hope. It’s true seemingly everywhere. Just looking at Twitter right now, it feels like the special place I once described as a human seismograph has…

The Future of Tech – Predictions and Trends to Watch in 2023 According to Salesforce

The Future of Tech – Predictions and Trends to Watch in 2023 According to Salesforce

Via Salesforce Newsroom The only constant in technology — as in life — is change. In this article, you’ll hear predictions from leaders across Salesforce for how technology will shape the future, including: Technology predictions businesses should keep top of mind in the future The future of sales, service, and marketing What technologies will disrupt industries in the future How businesses will lead with their values in the future Salesforce leaders are on the front lines of the latest trends,…

How do you design your company for a digital first world?

How do you design your company for a digital first world?

My new friend Roy Edwards at Enterprise Times in the UK recently published a story on Salesforce’s, “State of the Connected Customer” report. We spent time discussing the research, which spotlights just how much customers have evolved in the past few years. Key themes include… The Trust-based economy moves to the forefront Digital acceleration sparks personalisation at scale New realities test brand loyalty (loyalty is up for grabs and retention becomes mission critical) Digital-first experiences expand to meet the moment…

THE Top 11 Digital Transformation Influencers, Thought Leaders, Writers and Experts to Follow in 2022

THE Top 11 Digital Transformation Influencers, Thought Leaders, Writers and Experts to Follow in 2022

via IA: Intelligent Automation Network Top 11 Digital Transformation Influencers 11 DX thought leaders, writers and experts to follow in 2022 Staying up-to-date on the latest digital transformation (DX), RPA, intelligent automation and enterprise data trends can be exhausting. However, as the digital transformation “thought leader” arena becomes more and more crowded, effectively identifying voices that are both reliable and resonant can be difficult. To help you break through the noise, we curated this list of the top 11 influencers…

Digital transformation is more about humans than digital

Digital transformation is more about humans than digital

At Hannover Messe, the CEO and CTO of Siemens, Cedrik Neike and Peter Koerte, explored the roles of culture, human-centered design, and leadership in effective digital transformation. At the beginning of the clip below, Neike and Koerte are presented with a quote from Brian Solis, “digital transformation is more about humans than about digital.” They then share their thoughts about why people have to be at the center of any digital transformation to be successful. In his 2014 report on digital…

The Digital Change Agent’s Manifesto How the People Behind Digital Transformation Lead Change From Within

The Digital Change Agent’s Manifesto How the People Behind Digital Transformation Lead Change From Within

Several years ago, I published research that I believe is actually more meaningful today. In a post-pandemic world where every company is accelerating digital transformation, executives cannot miss the opportunity to transform their business for a new economy. “Leaders must reassess how digital technologies and information can create new customer value. The alternative is to try to succeed in a digital economy with a pre-digital value proposition.” – Jeanne Ross, organizational theorist, principal research scientist at MIT Sloan School of…

Digital transformation: 3 focus areas to prioritize – The Enterprisers Project

Digital transformation: 3 focus areas to prioritize – The Enterprisers Project

via Joe Fizor and Scott Ward, The Enterprisers Project Digital transformation is a business imperative for 2022 and beyond. Consider these three key areas to help ensure a successful strategy. Digital transformation: The term has been around for years but its meaning often remains vague and largely undefined, even for IT decision-makers. As a result, in 2021, an estimated $700 billion in digital transformation spending fell short of delivering the desired results. Common reasons include an overwhelming number of applications…

The Escalating Dilemma of Executive Out-of-Touchness

The Escalating Dilemma of Executive Out-of-Touchness

A few years ago, my dear friend Stowe Boyd reached out to ask an important question in regards to future of work and business transformation. His goal was to cast the light directly on the (r)evolution lead by those who want change within the organization and also expose (and inspire) those who don’t. It’s a subject I’ve extensively studied over the years. In fact, I recently published “The Digital Change Agent’s Manifesto” to help those fighting for change learn the…

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