135. 2023 Prediction 3: Digital Transformation gets a human face

Digital Transformation is going to continue being a huge force in business, but the way it’s being done is changing. People, not tech tools, are the new priority.

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Learning notes from this episode:

• Global digital transformation spending is forecast to reach $3.4 trillion by 2026, from around 1.6 trillion today, according to Statista,
  • This high growth means opportunity for corporate leaders, entrepreneurs and investors.
• When companies first attempted digital transformation efforts, the emphasis was on implementing new tools.
  • These transformation efforts were usually led by the Chief Technology Officer or Chief Innovation Officer, with the rest of the organisation often able to ignore this change.
• While some of these efforts were successful, a lot of money was wasted. McKinsey estimates that 70% of digital transformation programmes fail to meet their goals.
• This is why, digital transformation efforts in 2023 and beyond will focus on putting people first, and tools second.
  • By first educating the entire workforce and updating traditional business thinking to digital mindsets, organisations will be able to reap the benefits of the tools they implement.
• Because Digital Transformation 2.0 is people first, tools second, there is demand for a new type of employee: a person who speaks tech and speaks business.
  • People with this dual business and tech skillset of are the people who are going to lead in the Digital Age.

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Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Episode130. Lessons for Digital Leaders from the London Stock Exchange - Microsoft deal
• Episode 96. How to innovate at a corporate: lessons from Apple and Intel
• McKinsey: Perspectives on transformation
• Statista: Spending on digital transformation technologies and services worldwide 

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