David Rogers - The Digital Transformation Roadmap Part 2
Mastering Digital Transformation: Insights from David Rogers
In this engaging episode, Aidan sits down with David Rogers, the author of 'The Digital Transformation Roadmap'. They delve into the significant challenges and strategies for digital transformation within organisations. Key topics include overcoming psychological and organisational debt, technical capabilities required for transformation, the importance of suitable technology, retaining key talent, and evolving organisational culture. David also shares insights on governance and iterative funding, emphasising the need for smart shutdowns and resource allocation. The episode is packed with practical examples, including successful digital transformations at Walmart and Netflix. David's profound experience and practical tools make this essential listening for business leaders and innovators.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:13 Understanding Organisational and Technical Debt
02:18 The Importance of Tech Capabilities
03:29 Talent and Culture in Digital Transformation
05:19 Governance in Digital Transformation
08:27 The Role of Teams and Boards
20:00 Smart Shutdowns and Innovation Governance
26:07 The Corporate Innovation Stack
29:34 The Broken Model of Innovation
30:02 Governance Model for Innovation
30:42 Path Three Innovations: Challenges and Management
32:15 Innovation Structures and Strategies
34:12 Skipping Vision and Priorities
35:07 Walmart's Strategic Innovation in Online Grocery
41:24 Four Stages of Validation
49:21 Case Studies: Netflix and Diapers.com
54:37 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Find David here: https://davidrogers.digital
Find Aidan McCullen for Keynotes and Corporate Workshops here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/aidanmccullen/
David Rogers, Aidan McCullen, Digital Transformation, Innovation Governance, Iterative Funding, Corporate Innovation, Organizational Change, Innovation Strategy, Technical Debt, Psychological Debt, Innovation Boards, Startup Culture, Agile Methodology, Product Validation, Strategic Priorities, Business Validation, Smart Shutdowns, Innovation Stack, Customer Validation, Executive Insights
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