215 - The CEO’s New Playbook for Digital Transformation with Alex Adamopoulos

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In this episode of The World Class Leaders Show, host Andrea Petrone  speaks with Alex Adamopoulos, Forbes Business Council Influencer at Forbes Boston Business Council, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Emergn, a seasoned executive with over 30 years of experience in business transformation. Emergn, a global digital business firm that has helped major companies through their transformation journeys. Alex is recognized as a thought leader and contributor to industry discussions, including writing for Forbes. He shares insights on why many transformations fail, the importance of a product-led approach, and how AI can enhance learning and drive human-centered value in organizations.

Alex shares how leaders can drive successful transformations by embracing a product-led approach, where teams work together to create value through continuous, incremental delivery. He explains why many transformation efforts fail, often due to disconnected leadership and unclear goals. Alex highlights the importance of building the right capabilities, encouraging experimentation, and using AI to enhance learning. He also discusses how a mindset shift in leadership can help organizations adapt and thrive in today’s fast-evolving business world.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

- Why many transformation efforts fail and how to avoid common pitfalls.

- How to build a product-led organization through incremental delivery.

- The importance of leadership alignment and clear value creation.

- How AI can support learning and drive human-centered value.

- Why investing in skills and capabilities is key to successful change.

Timestamps:

[00:00] - Teaser and introduction of Alex Adamopoulos

[02:25] - Why do many transformation efforts fail?

[04:15] - The role of silos in organizational transformation

[08:08] - The concept of a product-led organization explained

[11:52] - Mindset shifts leaders need for a product-led organization

[17:35] - Building capabilities and skills for successful change

[21:17] - How AI enhances learning and drives value creation?

[24:53] - AI's Return on Investment and Practical Application Challenges

[30:53] - AI-Driven Learning Platforms for Skill Building

[32:08] - Human-Centric Value in AI Adoption

[37:27] - Practical tips for leaders to move towards AI-enabled organizations

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- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aadamopoulos/ 

- Forbes Boston Business Council: https://www.linkedin.com/company/forbes-boston-business-council/ 

- Emergn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emergn/ 

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⭐If you're leading change or looking to grow as a leader, this talk with Alex Adamopoulos offers key insights on driving transformation, leveraging AI, and building strong leadership in today’s fast-growing business world.

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