10 Must-Read Digital Transformation Books

Here is a collection of digital transformation books from a technology, product, organisation and strategic perspective. One of the great fallacies of digital transformation initiatives is that it is the preserve of the technical function, be it the CIO or the CTO’s remit.

A truly successful digital initiative requires the mobilisation of the entire business. These books explain both the how and why, including highlighting any pitfalls.

Note, this post collates reviews from two previously published posts for convenience.

The Invincible Company

Alex Osterwalder, Yves Pigneur, Fred Etiemble, Alan Smith

From the creators of the Business Model Canvas, comes the Invincible Company, a beautifully-curated journey through how the principles introduced in Business Model Generation can be applied at a company level. It describes the dynamics between what the authors call the Explore and Exploit Portfolios. The former includes the entrepreneurial and often speculative activities aimed at discovering and establishing the products and business models that will drive future profits. The Exploit portfolio, on the other hand, is focused on driving today’s profits.