Photo courtesy of Michael Gale and Chris AaronsThere’s no doubt leadership is a vital component for successful digital transformation. In our upcoming book, “The Digital Helix: Transforming Your Organization's DNA to Thrive in the Digital Age,” we talk about digital leaders being true explorers and not just cheerleaders for digital transformation. Yet, if you look at just an organization’s most senior or divisional leaders, you miss the vital role the board can also play in digital transformation. How highly successful organizations integrate digital is the core to every aspect of their business. Unlike Y2K and Sarbanes Oxley issues, board members should focus on asking company management in quarterly or semi-annual, or even annual, meetings about digital transformation plans, progress, successes and failures.

Source: Forbes May 22, 2017 18:45 UTC