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Navigating Digital Transformation: Insights from Bob McDonald | Part 2
Sep 6, 2023
Join us for an engaging conversation with Bob McDonald, the driving force behind digital transformation at IBM. Explore topics such as workflows, management systems, design principles, avoiding pocket vetoes, defining success, lessons learned, OMG moments, role models, and a book recommendation.
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- To effectively transform workflows, start with a blank piece of paper and challenge legacy processes, involving partners and design teams to simplify and streamline the process.
- For a successful transformation, have a strong management system, secure senior leaders' support, involve stakeholders, define decision rights, and maintain regular communication to track progress.
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The Importance of Starting with a Blank Piece of Paper
To effectively transform workflows, it is crucial to start with a blank piece of paper and challenge the legacy processes. This approach allows for a fresh perspective and encourages innovative solutions. By taking a design thinking approach and involving partners in the process, the aim is to simplify and streamline workflows in order to drive digital transformation. Design teams play a vital role in this process, as getting the design right from the beginning can accelerate the overall transformation effort.
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