Your leadership states that you’re no longer in an company, but instead you’re now an innovation company. How will that transition play out over the next few years?

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SO THE BOSS DECIDES THAT YOU’RE AN INNOVATION COMPANY

For large companies, how do you manage a major transformation, which extends across both technology and culture?

WHAT WORKS, WHAT BREAKS, WHO STAYS and WHO LEAVES?

  • Airlines are fearful of video conferencing
  • Streaming companies are fearful of gaming companies
  • Automotive companies are about technology more than horsepower
  • When farm equipment companies become farmer data companies?

Gracely’s Theorem #2 - Digital Transformation is drawing a straight line between your company and your customers, via the Internet.

  • Who and What gets left out?
  • What gets prioritized?
  • Who is your competition?
  • What timelines have been communicated to the market, partners, stakeholders, customers?
  • What are the initial focus areas?
  • How do you plan to measure success?
  • What will be the wins in the first 3 months, 6 months and 12 months?
    1. Do you understand the importance of communicating these wins?
  • How willing are you to ask for help, accept help, and pay for help?

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