The acceleration of change impacts technology, consumer expectations, and economic models. Nowhere has this been so profound as in the decease in the lifespan of companies on the S&P 500, from 67 years average in 1920 to 15 years today.
In order to survive, organizations need to innovate at scale. Technology is now core to business, but business is not only technology. Transformation in organizational structure and governance, financial management, product development and culture must accompany technical excellence to optimize innovation and ensure ongoing business relevance.
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