Digital Transformation
Most organisations are way past appreciating the importance of digital.
Making transformation happen remains the hardest part.
I specialise in making sense of digital transformation and making sure it succeeds. This involves bringing relevant parties together to align around a shared strategy.
Match your digital ambition with the enthusiasm and expertise it deserves.
Ten years in transformation
Following delivery of an extensive digital transformation for Guardian Media Group, I have helped organisations from a variety of sectors to understand their digital options, opportunities and risks:
National Museums Scotland
Translink
Adelphi Group
Guardian Media
De Beers
Castrol
The benefits of my work have been far reaching, effecting many people across different sectors and societies. To view a selection of work visit the Projectography.
“Providing insightful direction to ‘unpack digital’ for our long-term strategy, Ian had a good grasp on all aspects of digital innovation and no shortage of ideas.”
— Clare Costello, Digital Customer Experience and Information at Translink.
Transformation Signals
Certain business needs signal that your organisation would benefit from the input of a digital transformation specialist. It is the role of such a specialist to determine the stakeholders, scope of work and methods that would achieve sustainable transformation. These can include:
Leadership orientation and education.
Review, audit or assessment to determine transformation readiness.
Creation of a digital transformation strategy.
Roadmap or rationalisation of transformation programmes and projects.
Requirements capture to determine transformation objectives.
Technology scoping and procurement.
Introduction of new methods such as agile or design-thinking.
“Providing advice around our capability to transform, Ian engaged with a large number of stakeholders from across the group to springboard our plans, innovate and drive the business forward. ”
— Nathan Cutmore, Former Digital Programme Delivery at De Beers Group.
Beyond transformation
When a digital transformation project draws to a close, the persons involved are the first to express the need to remain up-to-date and not ‘rest on one's laurels’. Innovation never sleeps and so transformation, as a direct result should be considered ongoing, rather than a one-time initiative. For more information you can read about The Adapt Manifesto, a grassroots movement for leaders who are looking beyond transformation projects, to achieve a state of continuous adaptiveness.
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When I was younger, I made a security mat out of a speak-and-spell. This, along with calculators, torches and radios were pulled apart to learn how they operate. Later in my career I discovered that curiosity is a common trait for digital transformation leaders.