Should that outside hotshot lead your digital transformation work – or an insider who knows more about the culture and customers? Ask these questions to decide this contentious issue.
Ask this first, because it’s absolutely fundamental. “Since there is no universal set of right answers for digital, it is important to understand what the business is trying to achieve,” says Cecilia Edwards, partner at management consultancy and research firm Everest Group. “This will reduce the likelihood of implementing initiatives that have no or the wrong business impact.”
