Why Digital Transformations Fail?: IT and Digital Transformation, #1

By Pavi Agrawal

Why Digital Transformations Fail: How Can We Avoid Failures?

 

By Pavi Agrawal

 

In "Why Digital Transformations Fail," Pavi Agrawal delves into the intricacies of digital transformation initiatives, providing a comprehensive guide on why such efforts often falter and how organizations can steer clear of these pitfalls. Drawing from over 27 years of IT experience, including leadership roles in major SaaS companies, Agrawal combines practical insights with strategic guidance to navigate the complex terrain of digital change.

The book begins by defining digital transformation initiatives, emphasizing their potential to revolutionize business operations, enhance efficiency, and boost customer satisfaction. It then explores the substantial risks and challenges associated with these endeavors, highlighting the critical importance of effective risk management, organizational change management, and active business involvement.

Agrawal systematically addresses key failure points such as process misalignment, inadequate testing, flawed data migration, and insufficient post-go-live support. Each chapter is packed with actionable strategies and real-world examples, showcasing successful transformation projects and offering lessons learned from those that did not meet expectations.

As a burgeoning author with a unique blend of technical acumen and imaginative storytelling, Pavi Agrawal provides readers with a detailed roadmap to achieve successful digital transformations. This ebook is an essential resource for IT professionals, business leaders, and anyone involved in guiding their organization through the digital age.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Pavi Agrawal
• Release date: Jun 19, 2024
• ISBN: 9798227265692

Pavi Agrawal

Pavi Agrawal is a seasoned IT leader and consultant with over 27 years of experience in the technology industry. As the Managing Director at Digital Shift Advisors, he specializes in helping organizations streamline their IT operations, reduce costs, and drive digital transformation. Pavi's expertise spans a wide range of areas, including technology rationalization, IT governance, cloud migration, and IT strategy. His hands-on approach and deep understanding of both technical and business aspects have made him a trusted advisor to numerous midsize and large companies. Pavi holds a passion for fostering innovation and aligning IT initiatives with strategic business goals, ensuring that organizations remain competitive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

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WHY DIGITAL TRANSFORMATIONS FAIL?

First edition. June 19, 2024.

Copyright © 2024 Pavi Agrawal.

Written by Pavi Agrawal.

Contents

What are Transformation initiatives?

Reasons and Corrective Actions

1. Risk Management:

2. Organizational Change Management (OCM):

3. Business Involvement:

4. Process Alignment:

5. Testing and Requirements Traceability:

6. Data Migration and Validation:

7. Integrations with Subsystems:

8. Post-Go-Live Operating Model:

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