KAMALES LARDI is a bold and strategic thinker in digital and business transformation. She combines over 22 years of deep cross-industry knowledge with implementation experience in a range of emerging technology solutions. Kamales is recognized as "International 40 Over 40--The World's Most Inspiring Women" (CapGemini Invent & Female One Zero, 2022), one of the "Top 10 Digital Transformation Leaders to Follow in 2022" and a "Top 10 Global Thought Leaders & Influencers on Digital Disruption" (Thinkers 360). She is a sought-after speaker who regularly presents at corporate and industry conferences.

Introduction: The End of Business as Usual 1
 
Chapter 1: Trends Shaping the Global Business Landscape 11
 
Chapter 2: A Brief History of Digital Transformation 19
 
Chapter 3: A Tale of Two Start-up Cultures 49
 
Chapter 4: Influencing Digital Business Transformation 93
 
Chapter 5: Foundation Elements of Digital Business Transformation 123
 
Chapter 6: Framework for Digital Business Transformation 165
 
Chapter 7: Best Practices for Successful Transformation 213
 
Chapter 8: Emerging Technologies and Human- Centred Transformation 243
 
Chapter 9: Case Studies 275
 
References 285
 
Acknowledgments 297
 
About the Author 299
 
Index 301

Master the essential human component of digital transformation
 
In The Human Side of Digital Business Transformation, veteran emerging technology expert Kamales Lardi delivers an essential and practical exploration of the real-world implementation of digital transformation. The book teaches readers how to drive digital business transformation success by addressing a key element - the people side of transformation. This includes managing internal stakeholders, such as leadership teams and employees, as well as external stakeholders, such as customer, partners and supplier.
 
The author provides a proven digital business transformation framework that facilitates the successful execution of new digital solutions. She also discusses:
* Digital maturity and transformation readiness assessments complete with supplementary, online tools
* Best practices and key learnings that drive the human side of transformation
* Real-world case studies and examples from renowned business leaders that offer success factors
 
A can't-miss resource for leadership teams, management, and board members, as well as change managers and leaders in organizations, The Human Side of Digital Business Transformation will also be invaluable for students in business and executive education programs, consultants, and other business leaders interested in digital transformation.