Digital Transformation and the Digital Generation
As the parent of teenage boys, I am acutely aware that the millennial generation are growing up very differently to previous generations. Digital technology is not simply another tool they use to access information, it is the primary lens through which they see the world. More and more they see themselves connected and interconnected by […]
The Topol Report: An Essential View into the Human Side of Digital Transformation
Ask any organization about the most important asset for their business success, and the most popular answer by a long way will be “our people”. While so many factors are essential ingredients within the overall collection of activities that build and sustain a business, all companies seek to develop motivated individuals in well-organized teams with […]
Smartphones have become boring. And That’s Good.
The recent announcements by Apple warning about poor sales of its iPhone, and the subsequent commentaries about market saturation for smartphones, is an interesting evolution in the digital economy. Their loss of over $300B in market cap in a few days was a shock to the market. It is also a stark warning to innovators […]
The Slow Pace of Digital Transformation in Business Schools
Business Schools are struggling to keep pace with the digital business world. Observers point to the sterile teaching methods, the scale and composition of cohorts, and outdated content taught at business schools they too often find. Some go further and argue that their structure and approach is misaligned to business’ needs. Even the value of […]
Digital Transformation Means Navigating Both Near and Far
The trouble with digital transformation is that it is so easy to get carried away. There are many extraordinary technological developments to be investigated. From iPhones to dones. From biosensors to blockchain. From robots to cobots. As a result, many companies are investing wildly in pursuing futuristic solutions, incubating high-risk startups, and extravagantly experimenting with […]
The Dark Side of Entrepreneurship in a Digitally Disrupted World
One of the clear consequences of digital disruption is the rapid pace of change in the tech industry. New ideas emerge, are explored, and transformed in weeks. New companies are born, scale rapidly, and morph into existing commercial entities. This has many positive aspects…but also creates some huge pressures. The case of Autonomy’s purchase by […]
