The DEX Show: A Show for IT Change Makers Digital Transformation Is Not Enough: Fear, Passion, and the Future of Business đź’ˇ (w/ John Hagel)
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Jun 17, 2025 
In this engaging discussion, John Hagel, a Silicon Valley veteran and author of The Journey Beyond Fear, challenges conventional views on digital transformation. He emphasizes that fear, not technology, is the biggest barrier to change. Hagel advocates for scalable learning over mere efficiency, urging organizations to foster passion and collaboration. He also explores innovative leadership mindsets and the need for educational systems to adapt, ultimately highlighting the importance of connection and creativity in driving meaningful transformation.
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True Transformation Defined
- Digital transformation often means doing the same work faster and cheaper, not true transformation.
- Real transformation requires a fundamental change in everything we do, like a caterpillar becoming a butterfly.
From Efficiency to Scalable Learning
- The current institutional model of scalable efficiency is outdated in a fast-changing world.
- Organizations must shift to scalable learning, creating new knowledge continuously at every level.
Leadership Through Questions
- Leaders should embrace not having all the answers and encourage asking questions and seeking help.
- Cultivating a culture where questions and collaboration are essential drives scalable learning.
