A Modern Playbook of Digital Transformation - Mishra, Amitabh P.

Review‘Lucid style with flowing conversations, making it incredibly simple to understand key technical concepts.’ -- Anand Laxshmivarahan, ― Chief Digital Officer, Cairn Oil & Gas‘A complete digital guidebook, with an excellent narrative and a storytelling style that will have you hooked from the first page itself.’-- Amit Ved, ― Senior Director, Gartner‘A good reference book on digital/digital transformation journey, it covers the basics of digital, digital transformation, the associated technologies and success factors. While the journeys for different organizations could be different based on the business and organizational context, the steps outlined in the book can be a good reference for those looking to start their digital journey.’ -- Uma Mohan, ― Ex-Chief Information Officer, GE Healthcare India‘The authors use a gripping storytelling style to demystify digital strategy and execution for readers. The rich experience of the authors comes through in the nonchalance with which they simplify the complex subject of successful digital transformation.’ -- Amit Sethi, ― Vice-President, Global Digital Experience, Baker Hughes, a GE Company‘This is an excellent showcase of digital transformation at work. The authors have articulated very well the entire gamut of digital journey, starting with the basics and navigating through successful recipes around complex execution with winning ideas. I find this book full of practical insights coming from the greats, hence a must read for all leaders embarking on a digital transformation journey.’ -- Sujit Senapati ― Head, Digital, Vedanta Sterlite‘While reading it, I connected with the vocabulary and the thoughts instantaneously...thereby experiencing the power of storytelling. The narration style not only makes it enjoyable to read through, but also it provides answers to why, what, how and who of Digital construct. I will only say to the readers...enjoy & apply!’ -- Akash JainProduct DescriptionIn order for successful business transformation to occur, there’s an inner transformation that must happen. The innumerable professional forces that tug pell-mell from every imaginable quarter, need to be organized and personal demons exorcized or at least managed.This book takes you through the transformative journey of Dillon, the presumptive head of Digital in one of the world’s largest footwear manufacturers, his private and professional struggle and victory. This modern parable answers the quintessential question: What makes a leader great?Read the step-by-step digital transformation execution plan, complete with tools, artefacts, lessons, pitfalls to avoid and best practices from the industry.If you’ve ever wished for a book that didn’t shy away from delving into the ‘how’ of the execution journey, and while doing so took you on an enjoyable roller coaster ride, look no further. Grab this!About the AuthorAmitabh P. Mishra is an international technology executive with 25 years of experience in the USA, Europe and Asia in a variety of industries such as high-tech, automotive, aerospace defence, aviation, metals and mining, and pharmaceuticals. He has over 10 years of experience in transformation and organizational turnaround in engineering, manufacturing, operations and maintenance with some of the world’s largest companies. He obtained a master’s degree in computer science from Texas A&M University and management education from MIT Sloan School of Management. He has served as Chief Ambassador at Toastmasters International and is a Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM). He has been featured on TV, in journals and at international trade conferences. His blogs and articles have garnered over a million views. He has also delivered keynote addresses at technology conferences in India, the USA and the Middle East. He is a three-time winner of ‘India’s Top Change Agents’ and ‘CIO 100’ awards. In his spare time, he loves to dabble with his guitar and write stories.Ashish Ra