In the lead-up to the highly-anticipated Business Transformation Europe Summit (29-31 October, Amsterdam), we’ve shared lots of insights from the best in the business which is featured in our Pioneers Interview Content Bundle.

This content bundle includes:

• The Ultimate Guide to a Sustainable Future Part 1: this interview with Milan Lakhani, Director of Transformation (DX) and Partner, ESGM Konica Minolta explores how ESG can be utilised to strengthen sustainability initiatives across the organisation and how they are communicating and measuring these practices to ensure these programmes are successful and continue to progress and exceed.

• The Ultimate Guide to a Sustainable Future Part 2: this interview with Gillian Anderson, Environmental, Social & Governance Partner, Konica Minolta explores the importance of encouraging employees to participate in decision-making processes for sustainability initiatives, how to gather customer feedback on sustainability requirements and how to address resistance to change by setting a clear vision and need for transformation.

• 25 Tips from 25 Transformation Leaders: discover 25 tips from 25 Transformation leaders including the Director of Global Strategic Transformation at American Express GBT, the Executive Director of Transformation at NHS Imperial, the Head of Transformation Management Office at AstraZeneca, the Senior Vice President, Operational Excellence Mastercard and more.

• Reinvention Roadmap: How to Handle Business Transformation Failure: we’ve failed! It’s the phrase you don’t often hear…as Transformation leaders share standouts of success, whilst often shying away from the tough lessons learned on business transformation journeys. Dive into the challenges and setbacks of this leading organisation, presenting a valuable opportunity to examine the instances of failure and make sure your transformation journey avoids these pitfalls.
  

Organisations across the globe are striving to make more responsible decisions that will positively impact not only their environment but also ensure the development and safety of the planet in the future. This global effort has now shifted to the side of the consumer and their focus on making more sustainable choices in their everyday lives.

In this second interview with Konica Minolta, Gillian Anderson, Environmental, Social & Governance Partner, Konica Minolta delved into the importance of encouraging employees to participate in decision-making processes for sustainability initiatives, how to gather customer feedback on sustainability requirements and how to address resistance to change by setting a clear vision and need for transformation.

Download the interview and discover more about:

• Employee engagement in sustainability initiatives
• Aligning customer expectations with sustainability objectives
• Overcoming inhibitors to business transformation

Make sure to read Part One of this interview series with Milan Lakhani, Director of Transformation (DX) and Partner, ESGM Konica Minolta where he delved into how to communicate and measure sustainability practices and ensure these programmes are successful and continue to be in the future.

The journey to end-to-end business transformation is fraught with challenges, setbacks and failures, especially considering the digital landscape where leaders must be equipped to navigate this new terrain. However, as much as it is important to celebrate our successes, this is not always the case for business transformation, where failure can be hidden around every corner.

For this case study, we interviewed Varun Srivathsan, a core member of the Supply Chain and Procurement at Mutarer SE&Co, KGAA who has successfully led and transformed portfolio companies in various industries by navigating complex supply chain and operational challenges leading to rapid improvement in cost and profitability. This case study offers a valuable opportunity to examine an instance of failure, highlighting the importance for industry leaders to share both their failures and successes. By openly sharing these insights, it is important to recognise how failure often provides more learning opportunities for success.

Whilst the identity of the company remains anonymous, this case study presents a rare opportunity to delve into the strategic approach of a seasoned expert in business transformation, offering insights into:

• Transformation Challenges: Learn what can severely impact financial performance
• Strategic Approaches: Discover effective strategies for network optimisation and operational excellence that address critical cost and efficiency issues
• Future Measures: Gain insights into the importance of strong leadership and swift decision-making for successful business transformation

We are excited to share this case study with you, underscoring the critical role that understanding and discussing failure plays in driving growth and innovation. Use this case study as a valuable blueprint for your future success and as a cautionary tale to avoid repeating the same errors.

Organisations across the globe are striving to make more responsible decisions that will positively impact not only their environment but ensure the development and safety of the planet in the future. This global effort has now shifted to the side of the consumer and their focus on making more sustainable choices in their everyday lives.

We interviewed Milan Lakhani, Director of Transformation (DX) and Partner, ESGM Konica Minolta. In the first of two interviews with Konica Minolta, Milan delved into how ESG can be utilised to strengthen sustainability initiatives across the organisation and how they are communicating and measuring sustainability practices to ensure these programmes are successful and continue to be successful.

Download the interview and discover more about:

• The importance of the relationship between sustainability and business transformation
• How to communicate sustainability frameworks with employees
• How to measure sustainability and its success within the organisation