Thoughts on Cloud: Why digital transformation will fail without the right leadership

Successful corporate digital transformations start with leadership embracing technology. This sends a clear message to the rest of the organization that the company is serious about implementing change. Digital transformation is often pushed to the IT department, but this is a mistake; the process impacts the entire corporation. While an informed CIO leads the company with new ideas and a streamlined process that sets a good example for the team to follow. Digital transformation will affect more than just the IT department, but the entire enterprise, so every department needs to be prepared to adjust their workflows. If digital transformation is done right, it starts at the top and moves down throughout the corporation. Below are four truths I’ve seen successful leaders embrace to welcome digital transformation into their organizations.