The Story of the Missing Why
When we found our missing Why, it was a beautiful moment. We celebrated with lemon meringue. We had known our How and What for some time, but our core belief,…
Mike Perk Discusses Digital Transformation in Africa
The buzz around Digital Transformation has never been greater. Fact is, the talk in boardrooms across the continent is increasingly focused around better using technology to improve and grow business…
Digital Transformation (DX) success means knowing your Why first, then the How, and finally the What
This article offers 3 steps to success and recommended reading to help create an effective DX strategy for your organisation. Many of you would have watched Simon Sinek’s inspiring Ted Talk…
The Letter Every CIO Wants to Write to Their CEO, But Doesn’t
Dear CEO, I know that recent years have been somewhat disruptive with technology upending once secure business models. We certainly live in both interesting and somewhat scary times. I guess…
Culture Hacking
It’s said time and time again that the biggest challenge to digital transformation is the culture of organisations. In our new digital world, businesses have to create cultures that are adaptable, innovative…
Why Purpose Must Underpin Your Transformation Strategy
The global shift towards more purpose-driven business models is on the increase as new realities involving globalisation, digitalisation, environmentalism and geopolitics dominate conversations. Yet, as business leaders feel the pressure…
Why Digital Transformation Isn’t What You Think It Is
Technology has gifted the world with a plethora of new additions to the English language. If you didn’t know better, you’d swear IT folk invented a cryptic language of sorts…
Does Your Transformation Strategy Include the Human Variable?
Not too long ago, new business systems were handpicked by a select few in the C-Suite. Come launch day, IT support would expend countless resources with boots on the ground…
Customer Value is the Only Metric That Matters
The customer has never been more important than in today’s digital world. To paraphrase the mighty iPhone’s founder, Steve Jobs, companies must always start with the customer and work their…
Why Car Makers Must Innovate Beyond the Dashboard
European and American car brands have always enjoyed a reputation for quality, style and reliability. While these attributes have done well for brand reputations and bottom lines, they’re no longer…