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Digital Transformation Readiness Scorecard
Assess your org's actual readiness for digital transformation — not the boardroom version. Score across 8 dimensions that predict whether transformation initiatives succeed or become expensive shelf-ware.
Question 1 of 8
When the last major software change was rolled out, how did your team react?
Question 2 of 8
If a critical system went down right now, how long until someone notices?
Question 3 of 8
Where does your org's most important operational data live?
Question 4 of 8
How does your CEO talk about technology investments?
Question 5 of 8
How long does it take to go from 'we should build this' to live in production?
Question 6 of 8
If you needed to hire 3 senior engineers in the next 90 days, how confident are you?
Question 7 of 8
How do different departments share information?
Question 8 of 8
What happens when someone proposes a new way of doing things?
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David Shadrake
David Shadrake works on strategic business development and tech partnerships, with focus areas across AI, fintech, venture capital, growth, sales, SEO, blockchain, and broader tech innovation. Read more of his perspective on partnerships, market dynamics, and emerging technology at davidshadrake.com.