EP1 - AI won’t save you from failing in digital transformations. March 22, 2024 | 4 min Read | Originally published at www.linkedin.com
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EP1 - AI won’t save you from failing in digital transformations.

Hey there, CXOs, board members, and all you high-flying executives and leaders out there, listen up! If you’re wondering why your digital transformation efforts seem to be stuck in a perpetual loop of disappointment and drain on your resources, well, I hate to break it to you, but AI isn’t going to swoop in like a superhero and save the day. Nope, not this time.

Let’s get real for a moment. Your organization is bleeding money, talent, and potential growth, and it’s time to stop slapping band-aids 🩹 on gaping wounds and start addressing the root causes of your struggles.

Sure, you might have your shiny dashboards and your consultants pushing for AI integration to automate everything in sight, but guess what? That’s not going to magically fix the deep-seated issues plaguing your digital journey. It’s like trying to put out a wildfire with a water pistol 🔫 – sure, you might make a little splash, but you’re not really tackling the inferno 🔥 head-on.

So, what’s the deal? Why are so many digital transformations crashing and burning? Well, for starters, many organizations make the mistake of treating Agile, DevOps, or whatever buzzword-du-jour as a one-size-fits-all solution that you can just buy off the shelf. Newsflash 📰: it doesn’t work like that.

Agile and DevOps aren’t just methodologies or processes – they’re a way of life. They require a fundamental shift in mindset, culture, and behavior, and that’s not something you can achieve by throwing money 💸 at it. You need a game plan, a strategy, and yes, maybe even a little bit of tough love.

Ask yourself this: who’s helping you navigate this treacherous terrain? Who’s guiding your team through the murky waters of behavioral change? Chances are, you’re relying on consultants who are more interested in cashing their paycheck than actually getting down in the trenches with you.

And let’s talk about AI for a minute, shall we? Sure, it might give you a temporary boost, but it’s not a silver bullet. Remember the dot-com bubble? Yeah, it’s kinda like that. AI won’t fix the structural issues at the heart of your transformation – it’s like slapping a fresh coat of paint 🎨 on a crumbling wall 🏚️ and hoping for the best.

What you need is a holistic approach that addresses the underlying issues and empowers your team to embrace change from the inside out. You need someone who understands the nuances of human behavior and can guide you through the maze of transformation with finesse and expertise.

Luckily for you, I’ve dedicated the last two decades of my career to studying neuroscience, behavioral psychology, and their application to digital transformation. I’ve seen the pitfalls, I’ve felt the pain, but I’ve also witnessed the incredible transformations that are possible when you approach change with the right mindset. With Behavior Engineering.

So, here’s the bottom line: stop chasing quick fixes and start investing in real, meaningful change. It won’t be easy, and it won’t happen overnight, but trust me – it’ll be worth it in the end. And hey, if you need a little guidance along the way, you know where to find me. Let’s make digital transformation great, one mindset shift at a time


PS: Stay tuned for my next ⏭️ post where I’ll dive deep into the world of Behavior Engineering. I’ll unravel the mysteries behind this powerful discipline that blends neuroscience, behavioral psychology, outward mindset philosophy, social observation frameworks, and a plethora of other fields. Together, these elements form a potent concoction that can revolutionize performance management, agility, DevOps, and software craftsmanship. With Behavior Engineering, we’re bringing an engineeristic approach to IT and software development – one that’s rooted in science, backed by data, and designed to deliver predictable results. So, if you’re ready to supercharge your transformation journey and unlock the full potential of your organization, you won’t want to miss it. Stay tuned!


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Michele Brissoni

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