Join Dan Marquez, a digital transformation expert, as he discusses strategy development, implementation challenges, and cultural considerations critical to achieving successful organizational change.
A new podcast episode of What’s Your Baseline was published on Feb 20, 2023:
Overview:
In this episode, Dan Marquez, an expert in digital transformation, shares insights on developing effective strategies. He discusses common pitfalls, the importance of leadership, and the cultural challenges organizations face in executing change.
Core content:
- Dan Marquez emphasizes that strategy development often involves educated guesses, debunking its mystery.
- The podcast explores what constitutes a “strategy” and the vital aspects to consider while creating one.
- Marquez advocates for the “intersectional strategy” method and the duality of leadership in strategy implementation.
- He discusses cultural challenges that hinder organizational transformation and suggests focusing on foundational improvements.
- Listeners learn about the significance of pursuing an “L-shaped” transformation for achieving sustainable change.
Learnings:
- Understand the common traps organizations encounter when developing strategies and how to avoid them.
- Learn the importance of aligning leadership mindsets with strategic goals for successful implementation.
- Gain insights into leveraging digital technology for identifying value opportunities in enterprises.
- Explore how cultural issues can complicate transformation initiatives and how to address them effectively.
- Discover ways to balance foundational upgrades with immediate value delivery in strategy execution.
The original content was published in English.
