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A new chapter in the Futures Lab podcast analyzes Leadership in Digital Transformation Processes

The new episode addresses the keys to successfully leading the digital transformation in any organization that wants to remain competitive

 

Listen to the complete episode of the Esade Alumni Futures Lab podcast here

The new episode of the Futures Lab podcast, featuring the experts Josep Lluís Cano, professor of Operations, Innovation, and Data Science at Esade, and Anna Buixó (Lic&MBA 05), Co-founder and Managing Partner at Jelliby, addresses the keys to successfully leading the digital transformation in any organization that wants to remain competitive. 

Main ideas you'll discover

- The importance of a unique vision: Leading the digital transformation requires a clear vision of the “why” and “what for” of the change. The leader should act as a hinge between technology and the business to guarantee that the synchronization brings value to both customers and the organization.

- The most common challenges and mistakes: Legacy technologies, the lack of training, and poor management of change hinder the implementation of new tech. The key to success is not only the end result but also the journey. It is essential to communicate, support, motivate, and ensure that all the stakeholders understand the benefit of the change, because “nobody changes for the worse.”

- The leadership of the future: The future requires humanistic leaders focused on people, with strong empathy, proactive listening, and humility. Curiosity and the ability to communicate to motivate teams is needed to handle technology.

- Strategic decision-making: To keep from being left behind, organizations have to focus on “doing less better,” showcasing the projects done to generate lessons learned, and prioritize reflection on quality and strategic reflection.

 

Why it's worth listening to

The episode is valuable because it combines theory and practice by offering strategic reflections with specific examples, making it a useful guide for managers and executives who are seeking to lead organizations with purpose.

Listen to the complete episode of the Esade Alumni Futures Lab podcast here