Di-Volution with Herman Singh

Di-Volution is about a world in transition from analogue to digital. Listen to Herman Singh's prologue, and then join us on this journey. Music : https://JohnBartmann.com Connect with Herman on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/herman-singh-b669357/ Join the conversation on Twitter https://twitter.com/futureherman When you're ready to produce your own podcast, contact the podcast experts at

Chapter 1 The Evolution of Di-Volution. How the heck did we get here? Herman Singh explains the foundation on which Di-Volution is based. Understanding what happened to bring us to this stage of coping with a pandemic in a world of digital transformation. Learn more about Future Advisory https://future-advisory.co.za Additional articles by Herman Singh https://future-advisory.co.za/thought-leadership Connect with Herman on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/herman-singh-b669357/ Join the conversation on Twitter https://twitter.com/futureherman When you're ready to produce your own podcast, contact the podcast experts at

Chapter 2 What is this digital you speak of? Want to sell your strategy? Add the word 'digital' In this episode Herman Singh explains the meaning of digital, digitisation and digitalisation; the evolution of the digital economy from the starting blocks of vacuum tubes and transistors. How technology has infiltrated every aspect of our lives over the last 7 decades. Future Advisory website www.future-advisory.co.za More articles by Herman Singh www.future-advisory.co.za/thought-leadership Connect with Herman on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/herman-singh-b669357/ Join the conversation on Twitter https://twitter.com/futureherman When you're ready to produce your own podcast, contact the podcast experts at

Chapter 3 The Digital weapons of mass invasion How technological advances have grown exponentially In this chapter Herman Singh explains the four things you can do with information - Capture, Send, Process and Store that have advanced exponentially for the past 70 years. Future Advisory website www.future-advisory.co.za More articles by Herman Singh www.future-advisory.co.za/thought-leadership Connect with Herman on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/herman-singh-b669357/ Join the conversation on Twitter https://twitter.com/futureherman When you're ready to produce your own podcast, contact the podcast experts at

Chapter 4 Di-Volution is the alchemy of the digital war How to reassemble your life Explaining how our day to day lives can be broken down into activities, use cases and services; and how they can be reassembled more effectively using digital micro services. Future Advisory website https://future-advisory.co.za Future Advisory articles https://future-advisory.co.za/thought-leadership About the book https://di-volution.com Connect with Herman on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/herman-singh-b669357/ Join the conversation on Twitter https://twitter.com/futureherman When you're ready to produce your own podcast, contact the podcast experts at

Chapter 5 The digital war is underpinning an accidental future The digital war and the future The world is increasingly heading for an accidental future - unplanned and unknown. Five forces are making the future increasingly unstable, unpredictable and chaotic. Future Advisory website https://future-advisory.co.za Articles by Herman Singh https://future-advisory.co.za/thought-leadership About the book Di-Volution https://di-volution.com Connect with Herman on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/herman-singh-b669357/ Join the conversation on Twitter https://twitter.com/futureherman When you're ready to produce your own podcast, contact the podcast experts at

Chapter 6 Where forth cometh the change? I’ll see you at the edge Understanding the source of the change Disruption is about change and it is uncomfortable. It leads to a new normal so it is resisted. Therefore change always starts at the edge and permeates to the center. Future Advisory website https://future-advisory.co.za Articles by Herman Singh https://future-advisory.co.za/thought-leadership About the book Di-Volution https://di-volution.com Connect with Herman on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/herman-singh-b669357/ Join the conversation on Twitter https://twitter.com/futureherman When you're ready to produce your own podcast, contact the podcast experts at

Chapter 7 The start up The insurgent drivers of disruption Size matters in business, agility matters in innovation. Large firms are trapped by their fossilized processes while start ups move fast and break things. Future Advisory website https://future-advisory.co.za Articles by Herman Singh https://future-advisory.co.za/thought-leadership About the book Di-Volution https://di-volution.com Connect with Herman on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/herman-singh-b669357/ Join the conversation on Twitter https://twitter.com/futureherman When you're ready to produce your own podcast, contact the podcast experts at

Chapter 8 Do digital strategy and size always go together? Is there a link between digital strategy and size? Scale is still important in many businesses, especially those that are capital intensive. But it brings with it an inability to strategically maneuver. Future Advisory website https://future-advisory.co.za Articles by Herman Singh https://future-advisory.co.za/thought-leadership About the book Di-Volution https://di-volution.com Connect with Herman on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/herman-singh-b669357/ Join the conversation on Twitter https://twitter.com/futureherman When you're ready to produce your own podcast, contact the podcast experts at

Chapter 9 How has digital warped the rules of engagement? The new rules of engagement as a result of digital In this chapter Herman Singh explains why the digital war fundamentally changes the rules of engagement while incumbents play not to lose and digital start ups play to win. Future Advisory website https://future-advisory.co.za More articles by Herman Singh https://future-advisory.co.za/thought-leadership/ About the book Di-Volution https://di-volution.com Connect with Herman on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/herman-singh-b669357/ Join the conversation on Twitter https://twitter.com/futureherman When you're ready to produce your own podcast, contact the podcast experts at

Chapter 10 The patterns of disruption and invasions What disruptions and invasions look like Digital disruption like physical wars and conflicts is effected by barriers that exists in industries or nations. The pandemic however introduces a new interesting dynamic to the mix. Future Advisory website https://future-advisory.co.za More articles by Herman Singh https://future-advisory.co.za/thoughtleadership About the book Di-Volution https://di-volution.com Connect with Herman on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/herman-singh-b669357/ Join the conversation on Twitter https://twitter.com/futureherman When you're ready to produce your own podcast, contact the podcast experts at

Chapter 11 Legacy unicorns How to create a unicorn A handful of firms have succeeded in Di-Volution. Their exact experiences are unique, but the principles are widely applicable. Future Advisory website https://future-advisory.co.za More articles by Herman Singh https://future-advisory.co.za/thoughtleadership More about the book Di-Volution https://di-volution.com Connect with Herman on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/herman-singh-b669357/ Join the conversation on Twitter https://twitter.com/futureherman When you're ready to produce your own podcast, contact the podcast experts at

Chapter 12 Corporate foundations are sinking into the digital swamp Assets turn into liabilities in the digital swamp Assets turn into liabilities rapidly in a digital war or pandemic. Digital attackers are asset light and attack in packs like many predators leaving asset heavy incumbents very vulnerable. Future Advisory website https://future-advisory.co.za More articles by Herman Singh https://future-advisory.co.za/thoughtleadership About the book Di-Volution https://di-volution.com Connect with Herman on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/herman-singh-b669357/ Join the conversation on Twitter https://twitter.com/futureherman When you're ready to produce your own podcast, contact the podcast experts at

Chapter 13 Too big to regulate Is it possible to regulate digital? Regulatory arbitrage is a powerful weapon in the digital disruption. The ability to make rules, take rules and break rules have become key to success. Future Advisory website https://future-advisory.co.za More articles by Herman Singh https://future-advisory.co.za/thoughtleadership About the book Di-Volution https://di-volution.com Connect with Herman on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/herman-singh-b669357/ Join the conversation on Twitter https://twitter.com/futureherman When you're ready to produce your own podcast, contact the podcast experts at

Chapter 14 Pandenomics The impact on business and society The pandemics fundamentally changes the nature of business and society for the future. The convergence of the pandemic accelerates the forces of Di-Volution under the banner of Pandenomics. Future Advisory website https://future-advisory.co.za More articles by Herman Singh https://future-advisory.co.za/thought-leadership/ About the book Di-Volution https://di-volution.com Connect with Herman on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/herman-singh-b669357/ Join the conversation on Twitter https://twitter.com/futureherman When you're ready to produce your own podcast, contact the podcast experts at

Chapter 15 So, you are an SME. Is this good or bad for you? Is this good or bad news for an SME? SMEs benefit greatly from Di-Volution throughout their value chain, but the greater transparency it provides means that poor service delivery is severely challenged. Future Advisory website https://future-advisory.co.za More articles by Herman Singh https://future-advisory.co.za/thought-leadership/ About the book Di-Volution https://di-volution.com Connect with Herman on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/herman-singh-b669357/ Join the conversation on Twitter https://twitter.com/futureherman When you're ready to produce your own podcast, contact the podcast experts at

Chapter 16 Who moved my iceberg? Survival tips for the incumbents Incumbents fail in the war of Di-Volution because they squander resources on defending the legacy. Transformation will require a 2 speed process and ambidextrous leadership. Future Advisory website https://future-advisory.co.za More articles by Herman Singh https://future-advisory.co.za/thought-leadership/ About the book Di-Volution https://di-volution.com Connect with Herman on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/herman-singh-b669357/ Join the conversation on Twitter https://twitter.com/futureherman When you're ready to produce your own podcast, contact the podcast experts at

Chapter 17 Digital Transformation – Kings and Presidents Leadership's role in digital transformation Stakeholder management is one of the most critical tasks in digital transformation. Keeping the board and executive committee sold is a key task on this very difficult journey. Future Advisory website https://future-advisory.co.za More articles by Herman Singh https://future-advisory.co.za/thought-leadership/ About the book Di-Volution https://di-volution.com Connect with Herman on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/herman-singh-b669357/ Join the conversation on Twitter https://twitter.com/futureherman When you're ready to produce your own podcast, contact the podcast experts at

Chapter 18 Crisis or Opportunity? Strategic options for getting to the future Incumbents have many options in corporate venturing. The depth of execution early determines the probability of success later. Future Advisory website https://future-advisory.co.za More articles by Herman Singh https://future-advisory.co.za/thought-leadership/ About the book Di-Volution https://di-volution.com Connect with Herman on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/herman-singh-b669357/ Join the conversation on Twitter https://twitter.com/futureherman When you're ready to produce your own podcast, contact the podcast experts at

Chapter 19 Re-architecting the business Future-proofing the business Di-Volution involves re-architecting your business in a very logical and scientific manner. This flies in the face of random experimentation and investments in most firms. Future Advisory website https://future-advisory.co.za More articles by Herman Singh https://future-advisory.co.za/thought-leadership/ About the book Di-Volution https://di-volution.com Connect with Herman on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/herman-singh-b669357/ Join the conversation on Twitter https://twitter.com/futureherman When you're ready to produce your own podcast, contact the podcast experts at

Chapter 20 Wirk, wirk, wirk, wirk, wirk The future of work, the organisation and the employee The organisation of work is a central pillar of all enterprises. We are now moving from a control to collaboration and from planning to creativity. Future Advisory website https://future-advisory.co.za More articles by Herman Singh https://future-advisory.co.za/thought-leadership/ About the book Di-Volution https://di-volution.com Connect with Herman on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/herman-singh-b669357/ Join the conversation on Twitter https://twitter.com/futureherman When you're ready to produce your own podcast, contact the podcast experts at

Chapter 21 The digital future is built from value nets What the digital future looks like Value exchange underpins commerce, however money does not have to be involved for value to increase. Future Advisory website https://future-advisory.co.za More articles by Herman Singh https://future-advisory.co.za/thought-leadership/ About the book Di-Volution https://di-volution.com Connect with Herman on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/herman-singh-b669357/ Join the conversation on Twitter https://twitter.com/futureherman When you're ready to produce your own podcast, contact the podcast experts at

Chapter 22 Risk is your problem How data became the disruptor The new front in the digital war of Di-Volution is pricing. Perverse pricing models have made firms very vulnerable through digital disruption. Future Advisory website https://future-advisory.co.za More articles by Herman Singh https://future-advisory.co.za/thought-leadership/ About the book Di-Volution. https://di-volution.com Connect with Herman on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/herman-singh-b669357/ Join the conversation on Twitter https://twitter.com/futureherman When you're ready to produce your own podcast, contact the podcast experts at

Chapter 23 Measure what you treasure Are you measuring what matters? Measuring digital success can be tricky, but measures drive future results. Selecting the ideal measures can be critical to future outcomes. Future Advisory website https://future-advisory.co.za More articles by Herman Singh https://future-advisory.co.za/thought-leadership/ About the book Di-Volution https://di-volution.com Connect with Herman on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/herman-singh-b669357/ Join the conversation on Twitter https://twitter.com/futureherman When you're ready to #BeHeard on your own podcast, contact the podcast specialists at

Chapter 24 Creating ambidexterity in the digital organisation Ambidexterity is the only viable future business model The ambidextrous organisation is the only viable operating model for the future. This means a firm has to simultaneously have industrial strength and creative agility. Future Advisory website https://future-advisory.co.za More articles by Herman Singh https://future-advisory.co.za/thought-leadership/ About the book Di-Volution https://di-volution.com Connect with Herman on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/herman-singh-b669357/ Join the conversation on Twitter https://twitter.com/futureherman When you're ready to #BeHeard, contact the podcast specialists at

Chapter 25 No, there are no secrets here! NDA? What are you trying to hold on to? The nature of IP has morphed rapidly in the age of digital transformation. Moving quickly at scale is now more important as a survival skill than keeping secrets. Future Advisory website https://future-advisory.co.za More articles by Herman Singh https://future-advisory.co.za/thought-leadership/ About the book Di-Volution https://di-volution.com Connect with Herman on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/herman-singh-b669357/ Join the conversation on Twitter https://twitter.com/futureherman When you're ready to #BeHeard, contact the podcast specialists at

Chapter 26 Lean and Mean Why is lean so fashionable? It is new? The lean methodology has industrialised the startup and innovation process. This has magnified the number of disruptors entering the economy. Future Advisory website https://future-advisory.co.za More articles by Herman Singh https://future-advisory.co.za/thought-leadership/ About the book Di-Volution https://di-volution.com Connect with Herman on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/herman-singh-b669357/ Join the conversation on Twitter https://twitter.com/futureherman When you're ready to #BeHeard, contact the podcast specialists at

Chapter 27 The institutions will go mental over digital Can you survive without digital? The digital wars disrupt institutions like unions, governments and regulators significantly as it attacks their core relevance. Reinvention will be the order of the day. Future Advisory website https://future-advisory.co.za More articles by Herman Singh https://future-advisory.co.za/thought-leadership/ About the book Di-Volution https://di-volution.com Connect with Herman on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/herman-singh-b669357/ Join the conversation on Twitter https://twitter.com/futureherman When you're ready to #BeHeard, contact the podcast specialists at

Chapter 28 Advertising, the End is Nigh Is traditional advertising dead? Targeted and informed advertising marks the end of traditional advertising. It is time to adapt or die. Future Advisory website https://future-advisory.co.za More articles by Herman Singh https://future-advisory.co.za/thought-leadership/ More about the book Di-Volution https://di-volution.com Connect with Herman on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/herman-singh-b669357/ Join the conversation on Twitter https://twitter.com/futureherman When you're ready to #BeHeard, contact the podcast specialists at

29 | How do I plan for this uncertain future? — Planning in a time of uncertainty Herman Singh (Future Advisory | CEO) Chapter 29 How do I plan for this uncertain future? Planning in a time of uncertainty Digital is not a profession yet as it is still nascent in nature. Choosing your digital adviser is one of the biggest decisions you have to make. Future Advisory website https://future-advisory.co.za More articles by Herman Singh https://future-advisory.co.za/thought-leadership/ About the book Di-Volution https://di-volution.com Connect with Herman on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/herman-singh-b669357/ Join the conversation on Twitter https://twitter.com/futureherman When you're ready to #BeHeard, contact the podcast specialists at

Chapter 30 Managing the transition How to manage the transition System migration is one of the most contentious tasks in digital transformation. 2-Speed transformation is the optimal methodology for most businesses. Future Advisory website https://future-advisory.co.za More articles by Herman Singh https://future-advisory.co.za/thought-leadership/ About the book Di-Volution https://di-volution.com Connect with Herman on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/herman-singh-b669357/ Join the conversation on Twitter https://twitter.com/futureherman When you're ready to #BeHeard, contact the podcast specialists at

Chapter 31 What will our digital future hold? What will the future look like? Predictions are difficult but this podcast will outline scenarios for the near, middle and distant futures. This marks the end of our series on Di-Volution. Join us for future podcasts coming soon. Stay safe! Herman Singh Future Advisory website https://future-advisory.co.za More articles by Herman Singh https://future-advisory.co.za/thought-leadership/ About the book Di-Volution https://di-volution.com Connect with Herman on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/herman-singh-b669357/ Join the conversation on Twitter https://twitter.com/futureherman When you're ready to #BeHeard, contact the podcast specialists at