The People Activation Playbook for Digital Transformation

Download the playbook to focus on a people-centered approach to technology. Co-authored by Nick Pineda and Brandee Abel.

by TiER1 Performance

When we talk about Digital Transformation at TiER1, we hesitate to claim expertise. What Digital Transformation means is changing on a weekly if not daily basis. One thing we’ve learned along the way, however, is that the conversation always comes back to people. Our perspective is that pursuing “digital” without the human side of the “transformation” is the biggest mistake you can make. Rather than technology as threat (think Terminator or HAL 9000), we partner with clients who think of technology as a partner (think C-3PO and R2-D2). We believe when organizations “go digital,” it should be about extending the potential of the frontline, leaders, and their teams—not replacing them. This interactive guide is designed specifically to help you tap into that potential. It includes:
  • Our definition of digital transformation
  • The four key components of digital transformation
  • The five people lenses of digital transformation
  • Real-world success stories based on the five people lenses
  • Interactive activities to help you identify and share your digital initiatives

Download the Guide

Download “The People Activation Playbook for Digital Transformation” to learn more about taking a people-centric approach to technology. We hope you’ll find the guide helpful for thinking about your organization’s Digital Transformation and how you can tap into the potential of people to bring it to life.

About the Authors

Nick Pineda is a Director of Innovation at TiER1. He loves enabling teams and leaders to unlock their hidden potential to pursue bold visions for growth and transformation. Nick translates his passion, energy, and practical experience into innovative perspectives grounded in real-time, real-world impacts for clients. Fun fact: he’s a former professional rugby player representing the Philippines against Hong Kong, Malaysia, and South Korea. Brandee Abel is a Principal and Strategy Activator at TiER1 Performance who is focused on collaborating with IT and digital teams. She loves helping companies drive successful change programs and learn how to be more effective drivers of change in the process. When she’s not leading change, Brandee loves running half and full marathons. Ready to go beyond the guide? Reach out to us at (859) 415-1000 or with the Let’s Talk form below to start a conversation about your specific Digital Transformation needs.

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TiER1’s mission is to improve organizations through the performance of people to build a better world. We wake up every morning ready to tackle big challenges, so that more people can do the amazing work they are meant to do. When they contribute more, stretch their talents, and free themselves of workplace limits, a remarkable thing happens—they become happier and more fulfilled. And that means they reduce stress, create healthier relationships, and simply find more joy. Every day we’re in business, we really are building a better world. Our purpose is to help people do their best work—that’s the lens we wear every day. As an employee-owned firm, we apply that to our client organizations, their people, and ourselves. And to do that, we embrace our core values: High Performance, Relationships, Initiative, Accountability, Value, AND Fun.

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