The Digital Director

How directors govern digital transformations

Wayne Pales

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English

Chapel Group (Aust) Pty Ltd
15 August 2022

Management & management techniques; Management: leadership & motivation; Corporate governance & responsibilities

Are you a director on a board with little to no digital experience?

Are you struggling to understand the role you must play in your organisation's digital transformation?

Is your gut telling you things are not quite right with the transformation, but you don't know the questions to ask, or how to interpret the answers?

You are not alone. Our research shows the majority of board directors in Australia lack digital experience. Most literature on digital transformations targets practitioners and executives, not directors. Where advice is available to directors, it tends to be high level and directional. You need something practical, actions you can take now to add value to your organisation.

In The Digital Director, best-selling author Wayne Pales provides practical advice to directors on governing digital transformations. Throughout the book

Wayne explains why and how directors must:

Ensure everyone agrees what their digital destination is, and how they will know when they have arrived. Take action around executive rewards, influence scope and be realistic about the organisation's readiness. Be proactive in looking beyond the formal status updates to read between the lines and understand the true health of the digital transformation.

Unlike any book on digital you would have read to date, Wayne focuses on your role as a director and shares his experiences, both good and bad, of

working with boards and executives on digital transformations.

By: Wayne Pales
Imprint: Chapel Group (Aust) Pty Ltd
Dimensions: Height: 210mm, Width: 148mm, Spine: 7mm
Weight: 172g
ISBN: 9781922553904
ISBN 10: 1922553905
Pages: 136
Publication Date: 15 August 2022
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Wayne Pales is the Chief Digital Officer of The Breast Cancer Network Australia and has been developing IT and Digital strategies in Australia and Asia for the best part of 20 years. Wayne is the bestselling author of The Digital Utility, a sought-after speaker, lecturer, and award-winningblogger.Wayne lives in Geelong, Australia with his wife and four children.

Reviews for The Digital Director: How directors govern digital transformations

'I found The Digital Director to be an easy and enjoyable read that I believe would give any director, regardless of their level of digital experience, valuable insights and practical steps to help them make a positive contribution to their organisation's digital transformation.' Kirsten Pilatti, CEO, Breast Cancer Network Australia 'This book - aimed at directors - greatly increases the chance that organisations succeed in their digital transformations. It contains efficient summaries, real examples to learn from and lists of questions to ask in board meetings. I am using the advice to improve my organisations' transformation projects.' Ivor Frischknecht, Non-executive director Cleanco Queensland and Reliable, Affordable, Clean Energy for 2030 Cooperative Research Centres (RACE for 2030 CRC). Former CEO, Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) 'Wayne provides practical insight and questions to consider for board directors when faced with governing their organisation's digital transformation. A refreshing and worthwhile plain-English read that will prove invaluable for many people.' Owen Coppage, CIO, Board Advisor, Passionate Driver of Better Energy Utilities 'This book is an essential read for board directors trying to understand how they can be an active contributor to their organisation's digital programs. From defining what digital means to your organisation, to staying abreast of risk implications of emerging digital trends to seeking the right support to assist your board. I have already started applying some of the principles and questions in my current board roles.' Leonie Walsh, Board Chair, Non-Executive Director and Industry adviser across renewable energy, clean technology and education 'A brilliant read guided by open honesty, based on research and practical experience.' James Stokes, Head of Change & Transformation, Elexon 'The Digital Director is a must-read for directors who plan to lead their organisations through this change.' John Woodward, Non-Executive Director and Project Manager 'The Digital Director is valuable reading to any leader, not just directors, who are involved in digital transformations.' Violette Mouchaileh, Executive General Manager, Australian Energy Market Operator