Leading the Digital Transformation

Download IESE Insight No. 18 (Q3 2013) on Leading the Digital Transformation.

This magazine is designed to help managers understand the various dimensions of digital transformation, and learn which skills are needed to navigate the seas of change successfully.

• Evgeny Kaganer, Javier Zamora and Sandra Sieber synthesize the qualities, practices and approaches of the digitally minded leader, suggesting at least five important dimensions that make up the digital mindset.
• Andy Rowsell-Jones presents models to help companies combine their physical and digital resources in innovative ways that create new capabilities, value and revenue.
• Paul M. Leonardi, Diane E. Bailey and Stephen R. Barley discuss different types of virtual work arrangements, cautioning about the impact of virtual work on organizational processes.

Elsewhere in this magazine:

• Kirstie McAllum examines conflict management systems to reduce, mitigate or resolve conflicts, while boosting a sense of commitment.
• Jaume Ribera draws from healthcare initiatives in Europe and the United States to outline the basic steps to follow to ensure a better quality of life for your own innovation efforts.

We interview Jane Fountain, Managing Director of Harmony, who shares her perspectives on global brand-building and how to succeed in China.

In our case discussion, three executives explore innovation, entrepreneurship, partnerships, scale and data management as Vodafone enters the Ghana market.

And finally, Gabe Zichermann believes workplace gamification holds the key to reengaging and motivating people in a world where fun and competition are the name of the game.