How to break free

10 Critical traps companies fall into during digital transformation

The digital landscape is constantly shifting, yet many companies find themselves stuck in place despite new strategies, tools, and ambitious projects. Their transformation efforts stall not from lack of investment but from underlying patterns that undermine progress from within. Here are ten thinking traps that companies repeatedly fall into—and how to overcome them:
Digital transformation

Bite-sized transformation: Evolving organizations one step at a time

The word "transformation" has lost its spark. It appears again and again on executive slide decks and in political speeches, leaving many feeling frustrated. With the world facing multiple crises, grand promises of transformation often fall flat. They seem too big to swallow.
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Beyond PDF manuals: How tool onboarding builds organizational change muscles

Forword: At the departure project, we’re are all about empowering organizations to navigate the complexities of digital transformation with confidence. One of the key challenges we’ve observed is the gap between technological innovation and the human capacity to adapt – a critical factor that often derails even the most promising innovative projects. That’s why we’re thrilled to feature this expert article. It dives into the common pitfalls of traditional tool adoption approaches and offers actionable strategies for turning each new software rollout into a sustainable growth opportunity.