Why Boards of Directors Need a Digital Leader

With such a shortage of internal experience, here’s an alternative: Find an experienced digitizer and add that person to the board of directors. A digital hand on the board can help dramatically in an organization’s transformation. He or she can advise the CEO, help to guide major investments, monitor progress toward digital goals, and make connections to other organizations with similar issues. A board member won’t oversee day-to-day digital projects, but can provide resources and motivation to help them succeed.