Chapter 7: The Transformation Ecosystem

In the previous chapter, we learned about how digital transformation is changing the public sector. We discussed the specific challenges of digital transformation in the public sector and how agencies are overcoming those challenges. We also reviewed case studies of the use of new technologies in the public sector. Finally, we explored transformation at a national and global scale, examining transformations that had a broad reach across a nation or around the world.

In this chapter, we will learn about the need for an ecosystem-centric approach for an effective industrial digital transformation project. We will learn that even large, global companies may not have all the skills and resources for transformation and have to often rely on partners and ecosystems to accelerate their transformation journey. We will learn how to identify who the right partners are to provide complimentary skills and capabilities in order to accelerate the pace of...