Here are all of the posts that have the tag #digital-transformation

Europe's AI challenge: Why culture trumps capital in technology adoption

San Francisco | Published in AI and Board | 7 minute read |    
A dystopian image showing the essence of cultural challenges in AI adoption within Europe, blending innovation and resistance visually (Image generated by ChatGPT 4o).
While here in San Francisco for a business trip, I got the opportunity to spend time with technology innovators and leaders, and what struck me was the contrast in AI adoption approaches, and openness to transformation using AI compared to my experiences in Europe. A new benchmark report from Gallup has confirmed what many of us in technology leadership have long suspected: Europe’s lag in AI adoption isn’t a matter of insufficient capital – it’s a cultural challenge that runs deep.

The Executive's Guide to the Digital Workplace

London | Published in Board and Cloud | 10 minute read |     
The Executive's Guide to the Digital Workplace by Amazon Web Services
I recently contributed to the AWS Executive’s Guide to the Digital Workplace, exploring how organisations can successfully navigate digital transformation and build robust cloud-based infrastructures. Here are the key insights leaders need to consider when driving workplace digitalisation.

Driving organisational transformation in a downturn

Llantwit Major | Published in Board | 10 minute read |    
Abstract image depicting innovation and growth during an economic downturn, featuring vibrant colors and geometric shapes with upward arrows and graphs, conveying a sense of optimism and forward momentum. (Image generated by ChatCPG 4o)
In my article about not taking your foot off the gas, published just as the world returned to some degree of normality in July 2021, I discussed that the pandemic was the forcing function that challenged businesses to adapt and engage in broad organisational transformation using the cloud, and that it should not be seen as a reason to slow down.

Why now is not the time to take your foot off the gas

Llantwit Major | Published in Board and Cloud | 10 minute read |    
Dynamic image representing acceleration and continuous innovation during the pandemic, featuring a sleek, modern road with motion blur effects to convey speed and forward movement. Subtle elements like arrows, data streams, and hints of missing or fragmented maps and signs indicating 'unknown' or 'no plan' emphasise the theme of navigating without a clear map or plan. (Image generated by ChatGPT 4o)
For many Boards, the pandemic has catalysed broad business change by accelerating digital transformation initiatives. The availability of cloud computing has democratised access to technology, and businesses of all shapes and sizes have seized on this opportunity to: increase revenue, margin, and profit; enter new markets and launch new products and services; delight, excite and get closer to their customers; and become more operationally efficient, increasing productivity, cutting waste, and reducing costs.