Effectively implementing digital transformation strategies

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings A digital transformation is essential for businesses trying to create a competitive advantage in the digital era. In the framework laid out by Umantsiv et al. (2025), the authors posit the Hoshin Kanri model as an excellent framework to create a holistic and effective digital transformation strategy. By prioritizing the involvement of stakeholders and understanding digital transformation as an ecosystem, firms will more effectively create, implement, and monitor their digital transformation strategies for the greatest outcomes of their goals. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.