The Problem with Business Transformation

Episode 3 of the Underscore Transformation podcast, hosted by Jason West & Joe Ales, titled "The Problem with Business Transformation" was published on October 10, 2019 and runs 23 minutes.

October 10, 2019 ·23m · Underscore Transformation

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Episode Description

Season One of the Underscore Transformation Podcast is based on our recent white paper covering the first stage of transformation: Scoping. The 10 Points covered in the Scoping Checklist are:

1. Programme sponsorship
2. Problem definition
3. Preparing for change
4. Requirements gathering
5. Vision, objectives and design principles
6. Governance and decision making
7. Methodology and approach
8. Programme management capability
9. Solution design capability
10. Business case

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This episode was recorded and produced by Matt Gore of icon business media.

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