Thoughts from the Big Chair: A Leader's Guide to Digital Transformation

Every business, regardless of sector, is driven by technology. It doesn't matter if you're in manufacturing, a services business, the government, academia--you need to start thinking about how digital transformation will impact you and your role as a leader. Many senior managers in both large and small organizations have an increasing knowledge gap on how current technology and software could improve productivity, increase sales, or reduce costs. Today's leaders are bewildered by tech lingo, feeling unsure of what they should know or which questions to ask. This challenge is magnified when looking at disruptive technologies like AI, blockchain, or edge computing--any or all of which could have an exponential impact on the strategy of businesses. In CONNECT: A Roadmap for Digital Leadership in the New Technology Landscape, Russell Haworth lays out a clear, cogent guide for a new kind of leadership, one predicated on knowledge instead of fear. The book not only addresses specific technologies, but also the idea of leadership in the digital age. How do you need to think or act differently as a "digital leader"? The new technological paradigm could change the way you hire, grow via partnerships or acquisitions, evolve your board governance, and generate profit with a purpose--making digital leadership more essential than ever before.