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To survive Industry 4.0, think beyond the digital. The source of the changes is far more than “digital transformation” or “emerging technologies.” We are a connected and aware generation who consumes information in mass volumes in real-time through handheld devices. Policy and regulation are changing. Political upheaval is occurring. New business models are emerging. New markets are appearing. We are part of a global market and a much larger ecosystem—and as with all ecosystems, the slightest shift can cause radical changes throughout the whole of the system.

The 2017 Red Hat Culture Survey found that digital transformation is changing business inside and out. Most respondents (91%) agreed that technological developments are altering the way organizations in their industries must operate in order to succeed.

That’s going to require taking a hard look the frameworks for how they work, the values they adhere to, the mission that aligns them, and the operational processes that drive the engine—in other words, their organizational cultures. It’s clear that (due to various types of transformation going on) we must not only address operational needs, but also the way we think about doing work.

Real transformation isn’t about tiny shifts. It requires bold pivots. We must recognize that sustainable change requires us to change how we think—on all fronts. Remember: Changing the way we think isn’t saying that what we think now is inherently wrong. It means admitting that we can always learn more. The best path toward transformation is organizational openness. Organizations that embrace inclusivity allow for a constant and natural rate of evolution.

In this episode, Jared Lafitte interviews Jen Kelchner. Jen is the CEO of LDR21 and co-creator of dragonfli™. She is a thought leader on openness, leadership and change. Jen advises leaders on organization and culture change based on open principles. She is a founding member of the Forbes Coaches Council, member of the Open Organization Ambassador team, contributor to OpenSource.com, and evangelist of openness. Her book “Generation Open: building an agile organization, culture and ecosystem” is releasing early 2018.

Connect with Jen on Twitter at @JenKelchner and on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/jenniferkelchner.