Learn what separates success from failure in technology-led transformation initiatives
Transform! explores the stark reality that only a small fraction of companies achieve their technology-led transformation objectives, with billions of dollars wasted each year. The book highlights the critical barriers to success, such as defining the right investment priorities and addressing workforce skills and attitudes. It also sheds light on the broader implications of this wastage, including the opportunity costs and the potential to fund global solutions like eradicating hunger.
Through compelling case studies and data-driven insights, Transform! delivers key insights on:
- Pitfalls of technology-led change programmes, from faulty air traffic control systems causing massive disruptions to tragic incidents like the UK's Post Office Horizon accounting system debacle
- 14 core behaviours which have been proven over more than two decades of application to reduce the chances of failure and to significantly increase the likelihood of creating more successful outcomes
- Steps to setting up and running technology programmes of any size, which are ultimately very human-intensive and creative
Transform! is an essential read for all business leaders and professionals looking for a reliable and practical guide to navigate the complexities of digital transformation.
PRAISE FOR TRANSFORM!
"Transform! is an inspiring guide for leaders who want to drive meaningful transformation. Transform! gets to the heart of what truly matters when it comes to leading change: clarity of purpose, courageous leadership, and empowering people to deliver lasting change."
-JIM SNABE, Chairman of Siemens, a board member of C3 AI and Temasek, a member of the World Economic Forum's Board of Trustees, former CEO of SAP and former Chairman of Moller - Maersk
"As big organizations scale, so do their technology and data challenges-making transformation increasingly difficult. Transform! shows how to achieve excellence by combining agility and high-performance behaviors with the power of GenAI. Insightful and accessible, it cuts through complexity and helps you pull ahead of the pack."
-SIR RON DENNIS, Founder of McLaren Automotive and McLaren Applied and now leads Podium Analytics while advising governments on change and innovation
"To turn GenAI from a technical experiment into a strategic advantage, follow the 14 high-impact behaviors outlined by the authors. This is your roadmap from technical debt to business dividends."
-VENKAT VENKATRAMAN, Professor Emeritus at Boston University, author of The Digital Matrix and co-author of Fusion Strategy
"With Transform! Ian, Raj, and Mike have tackled the complex challenge of continuously renewing legacy enterprise technology for a fast-changing world-and made the topic accessible to curious and capable executives-with clear commercial calls to action and timely insights into how GenAI can help. I think it'll be an essential addition to the enterprise executive's bookshelf. I enjoyed it immensely."
-SIMON ROHRER, co-author of Sooner Safer Happier, Global Head of Enterprise Technology Architecture and Ways of Working at Saxo Bank, after 15 years driving agile and DevOps at Barclays
"An excellent dive into the numbers behind some of the biggest challenges facing tech development, combined with great, real-world insights and practical experiences."
-CHRIS ORSON, Head of Agile Transformation at Citco Group, with prior leadership roles at Citi and UBS and as Head of Change at HSBC
"The definitive inside track on how big tech gets so badly bungled. A page turner for those who don't want to get their fingers burnt!"
-MATT KINGDON, co-founder of ?What If! the global innovation consultancy, was MD at Accenture and author of multiple books on change and innovation including Sticky Wisdom and The Science of Serendipity
