Digital Transformation sounds challenging
… too much theory, not enough practical thinking.

There is a simpler way to take the journey
… one that aligns with goals and values people.

There is a simpler way – and we are here to help!

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You hear about the impact of Digital Transformation, and see signals coming from your supply chain, your competition, and the markets where you compete.

The signals may be clear, but the way forward is not; how will Digital Thinking create value for your customers, employees, and stakeholders?

Maker Turtle can help you discover how digital innovation can drive your vision. With our simple, powerful 5-point framework for Digital Transformation, you can target the right kinds of investment – in time, people, and resources. With a digital roadmap and a solid business plan, you are ready to take the next steps forward.

Strategy

Connect your Goals to our Framework, and build a Transformation Roadmap

Tactics

Manage and deliver Digital Change for scalable and sustainable results

Advisory

Leverage our global, market, and digital experience

Leadership

Develop as Digital Executive; build your Teams, manage Change

Research

What is really happening out there? What does “good” look like?

Publishing

Spreading the message and sharing the learning … find out how!

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Making Digital Transformation accessible …

Game-changing innovation, practical tactical ideas, and inspiration for leaders and teams that want to make an impact!

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Our latest ideas, thoughts, opinions …

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Corporate Innovation meets Generative AI

How Gen AI Transforms Corporate Innovation

An addition to the original Five Accelerators for Corporate Innovation. Gen AI is a resource for acceleration and automation, augmenting the skills and work of smart people who are creative, curious, and willing to experiment with new tools as technology advances.

How Gen AI Transforms the Data Value Chain

An update to the original Seven Links in the Data Value Chain. Gen AI is a resource for acceleration and automation, augmenting the skills and work of smart people who are creative, curious, and willing to experiment with new tools as technology advances.

Capturing Knowledge and Making It Findable

If the right document, report, presentation is difficult to locate, and people can't find it to use it - it might as well not exist. This article looks at multiple ways to overcome this challenge to facilitate corporate innovation.

Balancing Innovation and Practicality: Technology Leadership Insights from the (Off)Road

How do you connect Technical Debt with a Range Rover? A lesson in technology leadership; discover how balancing innovation with practicality in technology can lead to effective leadership and agile business solutions.

Fostering Strategic Thinking in a Tactical World: A New Manager’s Guide

Notes from a coffee-talk coaching discussion; leadership approaches for encouraging strategic thinking in your team.

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Navigating Buzzword Overload: Digital Transformation

Some buzzwords begin as well-intentioned shorthand for complex topics; time, however, can turn a good thing into something else. Your Digital Strategy has to align with your Business Strategy; here’s a simple and effective way to make that happen.

Corporate Innovation and the Hierarchy of Information Needs

Master the hierarchy of information requirements to unleash corporate innovation, with insights into problem-solving and the importance of knowledge management.

Capturing Knowledge: A Critical Requirement for Corporate Innovation

Drilling into the important role of capturing knowledge in promoting corporate innovation, highlighting the importance of creation & curation, sharing & collaboration, and impactful use.

Corporate Innovation - not always the fastest mover

Navigating the Paradox of Corporate Innovation

An exploration of the paradox of corporate innovation environments, discussing how organizations need to break through cynicism, embrace change and encourage innovative thinking for both bottom-line efficiency and top-line growth.

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Don’t Think So Much …

There is a simpler way to understand the journey. A clear path, aligned with your business goals and celebrating the people within it, will accelerate your Digital Transformation plans.

Don’t Think So Much is for everyone that wants to cut through the hype and see things in a simple way …

… entry-level folks that want to Change How Things Work (and advance their careers)

… mid-level folks that want to Make A Difference (in a relevant and meaningful way)

… senior-level folks that want to Lead, Innovate, and Transform (before they are forced to Follow)

… everyone that wants to Go To The Next Level