Tech for Non-Techies20 Kesä 2023

156. Why most digital transformations fail

According to McKinsey, 70% of digital transformations fail to meet their goals. And yet, these multi-million dollar projects remain a priority for every major CEO.

In this episode, you'll learn from Matthew Domo about why these projects fail and what to focus on to make them succeed. (Clue: it's not the tech).

Matt is one of the founders of Amazon Web Services and a pioneer in the cloud computing space.
He has created nine cutting-edge cloud products and seven e-commerce website solutions,
generating significant revenue streams for Amazon, Microsoft, and Rackspace.

Matt was recognized by USA Today as one of theTop 9 Most Exciting Entrepreneurs of 2021. Today, Matt is CEO of FifthVantage, a digital transformation consultancy.

In this episode you will learn:

Why digital transformations fail and what to focus on to make them succeed
What cloud computing is and why it's important
How cloud computing was invented at Amazon

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How tech changed power dynamics in business
What it takes to become & stay powerful in the Digital Age
Examples of how people have used these dynamics to succeed
What one key step to take towards a powerful career

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