Anand Swaminathan, a senior partner at McKinsey and Stephen W. Maye continue their conversation about what digital transformation means today, and why it’s important to almost every organization’s future. Real-world business examples of digital transformation enlighten part two of our conversation with Anand, as we dive more deeply into the role of cross-functional teams and discuss the culture challenges that must be addressed.
Anand Swaminathan is also one of the authors of Digital @ Scale: The Playbook You Need to Transform Your Company. Anand covers some of topics in the book such as the changes in strategy that happen as part of the digital transformation, changes in culture, the organization model and operating model, as well as the changes in fundamental capabilities.
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Key Takeaways:
[04:35] Breaking down silos with cross-functional teams
[07:05] Examples of digital transformation in healthcare
[10:05] Culture change and reinvention are mandatory
[12:15] Emerging roles to build bridges, drive transformation
[14:08] 'Intentionally temporary' jobs, processes and models
[17:00] Preparing for your digital work future
Links:
McKinsey & Company
Digital @ Scale: The Playbook You Need to Transform Your Company, by Anand Swaminathan and Jürgen Meffert
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