Digital to the Core

Digital to the Core is an engaging and intriguing read. The idea behind the book is that we live in a digital world and we must change or die. The purpose of the book is to help leaders gain clarity on “the existing digital business race and orient you to the journey ahead” (p. 5). Raskind & Waller explain that digital business is all about integrating technology and blurring the lines between the digital and physical world. They use several real-life examples to help the reader better understand what they mean, making the book easy to digest. Part I is about remapping your industry. Part II covers remodeling your enterprise, and Part III is all about remaking yourself. Each chapter ends with actionable takeaways that will help leaders and business owners think through what it means to be digital to the core in their company and industry. If you are interested in taking your business to the next level in this digital age, or integrating technology, this book is for you.

All thesis and advices are useful and correct. The only reason I didn't give 5 is that focus is mostly on big companies, while digital transformation is applicable to any size company, most of them without CDO, or even CIO.

This was my second summer reading book about the digital industrial revolution. This book is no doubt worth every cent I have paid. In my humble opinion, it must be read by business leaders and those who are looking for a successful career in digital industry.I will not exclude gov and policy makers or economists in both technology savvy and developing countries nor I would exclude young and new starters who must be very aware of the digital Titans out there waiting for the next new venture and business disrupted to be acquired. To those and many many more, I recommend "Digital to the core" as a must read.I really liked the "actionable takeaways" section that followed each chapter. It is no doubt a summary that every business leader would like to keep handy whenever she or he would like to have a quick refresher of the must do to be a better digital leader hence for that and more I granted cinque stella :)

The first chapter sold me on this book. The individual examples from various industries, in particular, healthcare, proved this book was more than just self-help hype. Topics include remapping your industry, remodeling your enterprise, and remaking yourself. As Raskino and Gartner promise, it seems everything is being digitally remastered.I appreciate the blend of stories with no-nonsense advice. For example, risk-takings, or rather risk thinking. The authors are definitive in their statements about digital enterprises taking substantial risks when it comes to technology. That doesn't mean companies rush out for the latest and greatest tech (like huge 12-inch digital disks back in the 80s). Their practical advice shows companies how to stay ahead of the digital curve without becoming slaves to latest-greatest mentality or entrenched thinking. Much of what they suggest is easier said than done (like becoming a clarifier), but at least the blueprint is there for us to engage.

Read it because company I work for is going through initial state of adapting digital way. Found some insights helpful for me.

Gartner makes the case that every company is a technology company and provides a solid roadmap for how leaders and organizations should transition to a digital model.

Full of motivation and evidence, to persuade CFO's and CEO's along with Roles and responsibilities for each member in the organisation

Love this book. Its perhaps the best primer if you want to understand what the whole Digital Business Transformation is all about. I never tire of recommending this when I present or teach Digital. Awesome job by the Gartner Researchers who wrote this

I just started reading the book.to be honest I it is more interesting than I expected. I’m planning to order more. The price range is more affordable than other bookstores

The book exploit with vivid examples the forces that lead to Digital transformation and the importance of digital leadership savvy.Remap your business, remodel your enterprise, ane remake yourself are the 3 core pillars for leading digitalization to the core of the business.

Easy to read with top tips at the end of each section. Some good ideas on Roles & Responsibilities, but more of a call to arms than a 'how to guide'. Already dated being from 2015.

Digital Business Explained. Start with this book to understand what digital is about dont wander blog and articles. Language is easy to understand and a fast read, unlike Gartner research from Gartner.com. Could not keep it down after starting.

Definitely one of the better digital books I have read. It is very Gartner biased and speaks a lot about GE and their digital journey and how it will place them with a very strong future. Unfortunate timing as GE is currently performing very poorly. But the principles the author is describing are correct.