The 5Cs to secure successful digital transformation

I often get the question, “How come Stora Enso has been so successful in the progress of your digital transformation journey?” It is a question that is not so easy to answer, and I do not think there is a silver bullet available. Transformation and change are challenging for organizations since they usually impact the company’s individuals. This generates resistance to change and is a killer for creating and running an innovative organization. However, there are ways to address this situation: having an open and transparent agenda around sustainable digital transformation. By fostering a transparent and open environment, inclusiveness and participation are created. At the end of the day, if innovation is rewarded, the circle is closed by creating an environment for open innovation.

On top of the open innovation environment, more specific activities are needed to secure a successful sustainable digital transformation...