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Hacking Digital

336 pages

“Hacking Digital” is highlighting all the pitfalls digital transformation comes with – a book I wish I had when I started my first digital transformation journey. This finally goes beyond the theory and gives great practical hacks and watch-outs – useful for everyone no matter where they are on their digital transformation journey!

Anja Lagodny Chief Digital Officer and VP Digital Strategy, Japan Tobacco International

“Hacking Digital” is an essential read to navigate any Digital Transformation journey. The authors offer an invaluable guide for anyone who wants to understand the shift companies need to make in order to become successful in the digital era.

Barbara Martin Coppola Chief Digital Officer, IKEA Retail

“Hacking Digital” is a fantastic toolbox for Digital Transformation leaders. It’s a great “Swiss Army Knife” of very specific tools for the many questions that come up at each stage of the Digital Transformation journey.

Tony Saldanha President, Transformant

“Hacking Digital”, with its wealth of practical advice, will help you to develop the hacking mindset required to speed up your digital transformation and overcome the traditional challenges that you will invariably face in these complex journeys.

Eric Chaniot General manager, Cross Industry Solutions, Microsoft
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Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, digital adoption has accelerated rapidly and is showing no signs of slowing. What was once just desirable is now an essential part of any competitive business, and the phrase “Digital Transformation” has become a corporate mantra in boardrooms around the world.

While most executives have moved past the initial excitement about what digital technologies can do to improve their organizations, too many are still struggling with how to respond.

Now a team of world-leading digital transformation experts has authored a practical new guide to show how businesses can achieve success in their transformation initiatives. Hacking Digital draws upon years of experience and insights from more than 1,500 digital leaders to uncover the 30 most common challenges, and provide a compendium of insights and best practices to follow.

Hacking Digital acts as a Swiss army knife for all things digital transformation, allowing readers to dive in and out when faced with specific implementation challenges, including:

  • Initiating digital transformation
  • Creating value in new ways
  • Setting up organizational dynamics
  • Leading people and organizations
  • Working with the outside world
  • Anchoring and sustaining performance

Packed with practical advice and tips to boost business performance, Hacking Digital is the go-to guide for business leaders looking to innovate and transform their organizations. The frameworks and roadmaps are an invaluable resource for any professionals looking to understand the how of digital transformations, from board-level sponsors of initiatives to students and professionals looking to build their know-how for an increasingly digital workplace.

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Publisher
McGraw-Hill
ISBN
978-1-264-26962-4
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