Resources

A selection of practical resources for leading digital transformation, complex programmes and organisational change. This includes selected industry thinking, useful frameworks, templates and videos covering strategy, operating models, governance, technology and delivery.

Featured videos

An earlier discussion on the direction of AI, emerging technology and the impact these changes could have on businesses and society.

Selected leadership & transformation resources

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Resource
Why I recommend it

McKinsey & Company

A new operating model for a new world

Useful thinking on translating strategy into performance through operating model, capabilities and decision making.

Boston Consulting Group (BCG)

The Keys to Scaling Digital Value
Good perspective on scaling digital value by aligning leadership, capabilities and execution around clear business outcomes.

Bain & Company

Scaling Your Digital Transformation
A practical view of how digital transformation needs to connect strategy, business model, enabling capabilities and execution.

Deloitte

The operating model advantage
Strong on turning strategy into execution through capabilities, people, processes, technology, data and governance.

Accenture

Rethinking IT operating models for the modern enterprise
Useful for understanding how technology operating models need to evolve around business priorities, value creation and organisational change.

CIO

CIOs rethink IT’s operating model to deliver better business outcomes
A practical CIO-level view of how operating models are changing to improve business outcomes and technology leadership.

CIO

Your operating model is the real legacy system
A useful reminder that legacy operating models can hold organisations back even when the technology itself is modern.

Harvard Business Review

How to Move from Strategy to Execution
A concise perspective on the gap between strategy and execution, and what leaders need to do to turn direction into results.

Delivery Tools I’ve Used

Asana

Useful for planning work, managing dependencies and giving teams a clear view of priorities, ownership and progress.

Jira

Widely used across Agile and technical delivery for backlogs, workflows, issues, releases and reporting.

Monday

Flexible work management for plans, workflows, dashboards and cross-team visibility.

Notion

Useful for combining documentation, knowledge, lightweight planning and team collaboration in one workspace.

Instagantt

Lightweight visual workflow management using boards, lists and cards. Useful where teams need simple, accessible delivery tracking.

Trello

Lightweight visual workflow management using boards, lists and cards. Useful where teams need simple, accessible delivery tracking.

Digital Transformation Insights by Tansel Adacan

A selection of interviews covering lessons from transformation programmes, culture and leadership, innovation, and the role of modern technology in organisational change.

Tansel Adacan's lessons learned in Digital Transformation

In this video, Tansel Adacan shares valuable lessons learned from leading digital transformation initiatives. From securing sponsorship and maintaining a clear strategic focus, to the importance of persistence and adaptability in the face of change, these insights are key for any organization navigating their own transformation journey. With the fast pace of digital evolution, staying adaptable and focused has never been more crucial.

Tansel Adacan on Culture and Leadership

In this video, Tansel Adacan discusses the cultural shift from an individualistic approach to a more collaborative one, highlighting the role of leadership in driving digital transformation. He explores how fostering a collaborative culture is essential for successful digital transformation and how strong leadership can guide teams through this important transition.

Tansel Adacan on Innovation in Digital Transformation

In this video, Tansel Adacan explores innovation in digital transformation. He explains how these technologies are key drivers of flexibility and scalability, enabling businesses to innovate faster and adapt to changing market demands.

Tansel Adacan on Microservices and APIs

In this video, Tansel Adacan delves into the role of Microservices and APIs in digital transformation. He highlights how these technologies enable businesses to break down complex systems into modular components, improving agility, scalability, and integration. By leveraging Microservices and APIs, organizations can innovate more rapidly, enhance collaboration, and create more adaptable digital ecosystems.