In this episode we cover:

• Stuart Harris Introduction [1:06 ]
• How does Stuart define digital transformation? [2:11 ]
• What’s the biggest upside to taking on digital transformation for companies? [3:20 ]
• What is holding companies back from undertaking digital transformation journeys? [4:56 ]
• Stuart talks about leading the new business division devoted to digital transformation. [6:10 ]
• Who are Stuart’s team’s clients and who do they engage with on the client’s team? [8:15 ]
• How has Emerson moved from being “hardware” oriented to helping companies develop a digital strategy? [11:45 ]
• What are the critical success factors for a company's digital transformation? [16:00 ]
• Rapid Fire! Fun facts and fast answers with Stuart [20:15 ]
• Wrap Up Questions: How does Stuart stay current on all things digital? What’s the next big thing in digital? [23:00 ]
• Kathy and Gino’s “Key” Takeaways [27:06 ]

Links & Resources:

• Email Stuart: stuart.harris@emerson.com
• Connect with Stuart on LinkedIn
• Emerson Digital Transformation Business Unit
• Read MIT Sloan's Groundbreaking Research Report: Strategy, Not Technology, Drives Digital Transformation

Key Takeaways:

• Strategy, not technology, drives digital transformation. Failure to develop a strategy is the single greatest pitfall a company can make when going digital.
• You need support and active engagement from a company's leadership to drive alignment. Involve all aspects of the business: IT, HR/Organization Dev groups. Employee buy-in is critical.
• Digital transformation is the use of smart, connected technologies to solve problems. Start small, focus on a goal and drive from there.

Stuart's Favorite Musical Performer: Ed Sheeran