In this episode we cover:
- Stuart Harris Introduction [1:06]
- How does Stuart define digital transformation? [2:11]
- What’s the biggest upside to taking on digital transformation for companies? [3:20]
- What is holding companies back from undertaking digital transformation journeys? [4:56]
- Stuart talks about leading the new business division devoted to digital transformation. [6:10]
- Who are Stuart’s team’s clients and who do they engage with on the client’s team? [8:15]
- How has Emerson moved from being “hardware” oriented to helping companies develop a digital strategy? [11:45]
- What are the critical success factors for a company's digital transformation? [16:00]
- Rapid Fire! Fun facts and fast answers with Stuart [20:15]
- Wrap Up Questions: How does Stuart stay current on all things digital? What’s the next big thing in digital? [23:00]
- Kathy and Gino’s “Key” Takeaways [27:06]
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Key Takeaways:
- Strategy, not technology, drives digital transformation. Failure to develop a strategy is the single greatest pitfall a company can make when going digital.
- You need support and active engagement from a company's leadership to drive alignment. Involve all aspects of the business: IT, HR/Organization Dev groups. Employee buy-in is critical.
- Digital transformation is the use of smart, connected technologies to solve problems. Start small, focus on a goal and drive from there.
Stuart's Favorite Musical Performer: Ed Sheeran
