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Why 70% of transformation programs fail – and how to fix it

How do organizations tackle the growing challenge of transformation fatigue, and what does it mean for the future of innovation? In this episode of The Tech Talks Daily Podcast with Neil C. Hughes, Emergn CEO Alex Adamopoulos explores the realities of transformation fatigue, why it persists in global enterprises, and how Emergn’s unique approach is helping organizations break free from dependency on traditional consulting firms.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Management vs. employees: is canceling work-from-home a smart move?

In September, the American giant Amazon surprised employees by requiring them to stop working from home and return to the office five days a week. Bloomberg looks at this decision from different perspectives and with a key contribution from Emergn CEO Alex Adamopoulos. (Original in Slovenian)

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

They are Women in Tech – meet the winners of the PWIT Awards

Meet the winners of the Portuguese Women in Tech Awards. Among the winners, we are proud to have Catarina Garcia, Senior Product Designer for Emergn, who won the Best Designer UX/UI award. (Original in Portuguese)

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

The competition between knowledge workers and GenAI

It’s time to move beyond misconceptions and emphasize how AI can enhance – not compete with – human expertise. Emergn CEO Alex Adamopoulos explores how AI can truly empower knowledge workers.

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Artificial Intelligence in companies: The question is ‘when and how’, not ‘if’

Emergn Chairman and VP Latvia, Aldis Ērglis, shares valuable insights in IDC’s predictions on the role of AI in developing digital products and services, including where organizational leaders should begin when starting their AI journey. (Original in Latvian)

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Technological hub for digital services in Porto will expand the team in Automation and AI

Emergn announces the expansion of its Intelligent Automation (AI) area in the Porto technology hub and plans to hire 10 new qualified professionals in Portugal. (Original in Portuguese)

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Emergn technological hub in Porto expands its team

Emergn’s technological hub in Porto expands its teams in Automation and Artificial Intelligence. Emergn has been in the market for 15 years and opened a technology center in the North of the country about two years ago and is recruiting. (Original in Portuguese)

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Finance leaders on how they’re innovating with emerging tech and AI

Three senior finance leaders discuss these challenges, some of the potential AI use cases that could transform the tax and finance function, and what this will mean for finance roles in the future. Anjana Mistry, Emergn CFO and COO, shares her insights in this article.

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Emergn wants to double its team in Portugal by the end of 2025 and is hiring

Emergn opened a technology center in the North of the country about two years ago to serve its international customers. CEO Alex Adamopoulos discuss plans to grow the team and how we are investing in different roles at a national level. (Original in Portuguese)

OCTOBER 16, 2024

A unique open data hackathon concludes in Latvia

The unique hackathon “Open Data: Innovation and Growth” has concluded, focusing on the use of open data and high-quality data sets to collaboratively develop innovative solutions and ideas. Emergn was a supporter of this hackathon. (Original in Latvian)

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Baltic AI Hackathon concludes in Latvia

The first artificial intelligence hackathon in the Baltics, the “Baltic AI Hackathon,” has concluded. Emergn was one of the event’s supporters. (Original in Latvian)

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Do we want AI to be effective or efficient?

Emergn CTO Fredrik Hagstroem discussed how artificial intelligence (AI) is set to change the way we work, helping us to increasingly perform tasks faster and more cost-effectively. (Original in Portuguese)

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Is artificial intelligence really necessary in every company?

It’s tempting to explore AI solutions as everyone is talking about them. However, for these solutions to be successful and add value to organizational processes, significant preparatory work is essential. Aldis Ērglis, Chairman and VP Latvia, outlines the key considerations for implementing AI in organizations. (Original in Latvian)

OCTOBER 1, 2024

New professions will emerge

Alex Adamopoulos, Emergn’s CEO, interview by Expresso newspaper diving into the changes in the professional world brought about by Artificial Intelligence. (Original in Portuguese)

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Emergn participates in the Baltic Business Technology Conference “Riga Comm 2024”

Emergn participates in the Baltic Business Technology Conference, Riga Comm 2024, where we moderate the Machine Learning stage and present on the topic of Large Language Models (LLMs). (Original in Latvian)

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Transformations in companies can lead to people leaving their jobs

Emergn’s “Transformation Fatigue” study reveals that 50% of workers think about leaving their jobs because they are experiencing burnout or confess to feeling discouraged and resigned whenever there is a change in the company. (Original in Portuguese)

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Half of workers at large US and UK companies admit to leaving due to ‘transformation fatigue’

A Emergn study of 702 people from large corporations in the US and the UK reveals that half of employees “think about leaving their jobs due to fatigue caused by continuous transformations” in companies. (Original in Portuguese)

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Emergn joins the Latvian Open Data Association (LATA)

Emergn has joined the Latvian Open Technology Association (LATA), sharing common goals with the association, including promoting the use of open technologies in Latvia, addressing technology quality and security issues, and fostering a positive attitude towards open technology usage among the public and decision-makers. (Original in Latvian)

AUGUST 28, 2024

Survey: Transformation Fatigue May Be Accelerating Employee Burnout

Emergn’s latest research finds that employees recognize the need for change but feel so unhappy with the way it’s executed that more than half have considered leaving their jobs because of it.

AUGUST 26, 2024

World Entrepreneurs Day 2024: 20 iconic entrepreneurs in the UK

For World Entrepreneurs Day 2024, TechRound has created a list of 20 visionary, forward-thinking leaders whose ideas and creativity has led them down paths of success. Emergn CEO Alex Adamopoulos is acknowledged in the list.

AUGUST 21, 2024

Big three consultancies ‘rarely worth hiring’, say executives

McKinsey, Boston Consulting Group, and Bain report described as ‘big consultancy armies with briefcases’, according to poll.

AUGUST 18, 2024

Cultural change that is needed for digital transformation

It’s common to think that once certain actions are taken, digital transformation will simply occur, leading to innovative IT solutions and data-driven decisions. This mindset is often a key reason why transformations fail. Aldis Erglis, Chairman and VP Latvia, shares insights into why digital transformation is an ongoing process that happens when a company’s environment is ready for it. (Original in Latvian)

AUGUST 16, 2024

Emergn unveils strategies to combat transformation fatigue

Emergn, a leading digital business services provider, has released a new thought paper titled “Make Overcoming Transformation Fatigue Your Unfair Competitive Advantage.” This paper addresses the common challenges businesses face during transformation initiatives and offers strategies to combat transformation fatigue.

JULY 23, 2024

MT Asks: Should your AI be behind a paywall?

There are benefits to both open and closed gen AI models, but as the technology advances should businesses be more selective about who has access? Fredrik Hagstroem, CTO at Emergn, offers his insights on the matter.

JULY 17, 2024

‘Agile’ and artificial intelligence in public administration – digital changes at the SRS

Emergn Delivery Manager, Lita Marnauza, discusses the taxpayer rating system – the latest step in the State Revenue Service of Latvia digitalization process, led by Emergn. The system was created to inform businesses about their tax payment discipline and encourage improvements. (Original in Latvian)

JUNE 19, 2024

How to manage your company’s transformation by building collaboration with external service providers?

Business transformation is an inevitable process that cannot easily be avoided. External service providers are often brought in with ambitious plans promising great results, but there is frequently a lack of collaboration and communication needed to secure long-term success. Aldis Erglis, Chairman and VP Latvia, shares insights on how organizations can take ownership of their transformation. (Original in Latvian)

MAY 17, 2024

Emergn unveils enhanced Infinity Design System for unprecedented digital accessibility

Emergn updates its Infinite Design System to provide a forward-compatible solution for companies seeking to more easily meet evolving accessibility and digital inclusivity standards.

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Unlocking digital accessibility: how one company’s innovation is changing the game

Ahead of the forthcoming European Accessibility Act, Emergn announces significant updates to its Infinity Design System to pave the way for comprehensive digital inclusivity.

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Registers of Scotland on redefining digital culture and customer-centricity

Our client, Registers of Scotland, shares how partnering with Emergn enabled them to harmonize technology with product-centricity and multidisciplinary teams, while also adopting agile ways of working.

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The true value of AI lies in the wisdom of its application

Emergn CEO Alex Adamopoulos discusses three elements for successful AI implementation: prioritizing data management, continuous learning, and a shift in leadership mindset.

JANUARY 18, 2024

Smart implementation is the key to successful AI innovation

In this article, CEO Alex Adamopoulos shares why intentional strategy and vision are crucial for the future of artificial intelligence.

DECEMBER 2023 EDITION

AI’s meteoric rise: boundless opportunities ahead, but implementation is key

In this article, CEO Alex Adamopoulos shares a set of challenges and risks that demand careful consideration when implementing AI in organizations.

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Closing the public sector AI skills gap

In this article, CEO Alex Adamopoulos shares a holistic approach to solving the ‘skills, mindset, and capabilities’ divide between the public and private in the realms of AI.

DECEMBER 6, 2023

100-year lives and the Incredible Talent Journey

Emergn CFO/COO Anjana Mistry and Avivah Wittenberg-Cox tackle the question: Does age really matter if people are in the right role, doing what they love?

NOVEMBER  14, 2023

Find true meaning of agility to create real impact

In this article, Chief Product Architect Andrew Husak shares how focusing on solving uncertainty will bring empowerment to organizations.

AUTUMN 2023

Modernizing dated systems: what the IRS can learn from the Latvian government

In this article, Emergn shares key takeaways that the IRS can learn from our work with the Latvian State Revenue Service to become a “digital first” organization.

MAY 22, 2023

Feeling our way through the changing world of work

Hybrid is here to stay. But does it really work? Emergn CEO Alex Adamopoulos shares insights on how companies can think about hybrid work.

May  17, 2023

3 things to seek in a consulting solution

In this article, Emergn discusses three key factors to help ensure your external transformation consultants are the right match for your organization.

MAY 11, 2023

The creative conundrum generated by AI – and what it means for businesses

In this article, Alex Adamopoulos, Emergn’s CEO, discusses the advantages and limitations that business leaders should consider before implementing AI technology into their operations.

APRIL 10, 2023

Leveraging workplace training to foster a culture of growth in 2023

Steven Angelo-Eadie, Head of Learning Services, discusses how business leaders have an even greater opportunity to instill the knowledge needed to operate new technology, reinvigorate company culture, fuel motivation, and drive business outcomes by reimagining workplace training offerings.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

CTOs should lead software dev upskilling efforts

In this article, CTO Fredrik Hagstroem shares his perspective on how investing in upskilling IT workers creates the high-performing teams needed to support achieving business goals as well as retain and attract talent.

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The 3 Ms of bringing flexibility and speed to the digital insurance experience

In this article, Client Partner Adam Goran discusses why instilling the three Ms – mindset, measures and mechanics – can help insurance companies successfully implement new working models that improve the speed and flexibility of the customers’ insurance experience.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Steps to turning around a toxic IT culture

Emergn’s CTO Fredrik Hagstroem has teamed up with other experts to offer insights on how organizations can turn around a toxic IT culture and create a more positive, inclusive work environment for all employees.

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Changing your mindset to drive value throughout product development

Businesses can drive value throughout the product development lifecycle by changing how designers and developers think about product development outcomes through servant leadership, an increased focus on the customer, and analysis of success.

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

How learning and development leaders can help drive business performance

Emergn discusses how business leaders and learning and development teams can work together to show how organizational education initiatives impact the organization’s bottom line when aligned with company goals.

JANUARY 30, 2023

12 reasons brands can benefit from cutting back and becoming laser-focused

Expert advice from business development leaders, including input from Emergn, on how cutting back on what’s not working for the business right now can actually raise its market share potential and profitability.

JANUARY 20, 2023

How fusing IT initiatives with workplace training can improve transformation success, increase employee retention and enhance business outcomese

In this article, Head of Learning Services Steven Angelo-Eadie shares his perspective on why tackling accessibility and performance in tandem with workplace learning improves transformation success, increases employee retention and enhances business outcomes

JANUARY 11, 2023

How L&D in regulated industries can move beyond just compliance to impact

The Covid-19 pandemic has forced life sciences companies to take a fresh look at how they do business. But as they reinvent their operations, companies often overlook a critical function: their learning and development (L&D) programs. Head of Learning Services Steven Angelo-Eadie shares how L&D can develop a streamlined and purposeful approach to training.

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Get strategic: Rethinking employee development with the bottom line in mind

In this article, Head of Learning Services Steven Angelo-Eadie discusses how employers can develop training programs that enrich employees and support the organization’s bottom line by aligning learning opportunities with key business goals.

DECEMBER 12, 2022

The value of learning through alignment with business goals

Emergn CEO Alex Adamopoulos shares key questions leaders must answer to develop successful, value-driven L&D programs that align learning needs with business goals.

DECEMBER 9, 2022

No time for training? Consider role-specific learning, reassessing workload

In this article, Head of Learning Services Steven Angelo-Eadie discusses how training should be relevant to the role and focused on real-work situations, working on real projects and sharing learning across the entire team.

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Why is training staff such a problem for employers?

This article focuses on the challenges of retention and how providing employees with adequate opportunities will help solve part of the retention puzzle. Emergn Head of Learning Services Steven Angelo-Eadie discusses the findings from Emergn’s 2022 Survey Report – The Pursuit of Effective Workplace Training – to illustrate the extent of the problem.

OCTOBER 22, 2022

What makes L&D programs ineffective?

Head of Learning Services Steven Angelo-Eadie discusses the findings from Emergn’s 2022 Survey Report – The Pursuit of Effective Workplace Training – and why L&D programs aren’t bringing the best results.

OCTOBER 19, 2022

How to build and grow leaders from within

Emergn shares three ways business leaders can create an environment in which employees today grow into the next generation oof successful leaders.

September 9, 2022

The importance of aligning learning with a business’ broader goals

Head of Learning Services Steven Angelo-Eadie discusses why organizations need to align learning programmes with the business’ wider objectives to truly benefit from their investment in L&D.

September 6, 2022

Why accessibility is good business but rarely a priority

Emergn CTO Frederick Hagstroem discusses the risks of delaying accessibility efforts and how all users benefit when accessibility measures are considered from the onset of product development.

September 6, 2022

Choosing the right digital transformation partner

Emergn CEO Alex Adamopoulos shares important characteristics to look for – and a few to avoid – when seeking a consulting group to guide your digital transformation.

AUGUST 12, 2022

Want to leverage intelligent automation? Invest in your people

In this article, Emergn CEO Alex Adamopoulos discusses why organizations need to provide more professional development opportunities for employees to better leverage intelligent automation.

July 7, 2022

How the agile in pharma trend is transforming drug development

Mario Moreira shares how pharma companies can use the principles of Value, Flow and Quality to shorten drug development timelines and deliver better patient outcomes.

July 6, 2022

Newsletter Extra with Emergn’s Anjana Mistry

In WSJ’s The Morning Ledger, Emergn’s Chief Financial and Operations Officer Anjana Mistry discusses how Emergn is winding down operations in Russia in a considered and controlled manner to support our teams, and our clients.

May 20, 2022

4 strategies to integrate learning into the flow of work

This article by Emergn Head of Learning Services Steven Angelo-Eadie shares key considerations on embedding career development into employees’ workflow.

May 19, 2022

Educating vs hiring: guess who wins the race

Emergn CEO Alex Adamopoulos shares how an organization’s goals can be shaped through a better approach to workplace education.

May 2, 2022

How AI could help enterprises to reduce data storage costs

In this article, VentureBeat reporter Kyle Wiggers writes about how companies are looking to automate faster to reduce data storage costs and includes findings from our survey, Realizing the Human-Machine Relationship.

APRIL 7, 2022

Change the way you think about agile

In this special report published in The Times UK, Emergn Vice President of Product Architecture Andrew Husak shares why changing the way you think about agile is not the goal, but rather the means to an end: a way to reach your desired business outcomes.

March 24, 2022

3 tips for a more successful product discovery phase

This article by Emergn Senior Product Manager Elisabetta Conradi discusses the importance of the discovery phase in bringing a new product to market, and three tips for making it a success.

March 22, 2022

3 myths about accessibility in the design process, debunked

In this article, Emergn Experience Design Lead Joana Cerejo shares 3 myths surrounding accessibility and how embedding accessibility into an organization creates lasting change.

FEBRuary 24, 2022

Four innovative ways to navigate the rapidly evolving insurance market

In this article, Emergn Client Partner Adam Goran shares ways insurance companies can deliver more value to customers while also improving profitability, despite this period of unprecedented changes.

FEBRuary 14, 2022

Why a culture of learning is a transformation prerequisite

Emergn CEO Alex Adamopoulos reveals why establishing a culture of continuous learning is essential to creating lasting change.

FEBRuary 2, 2022

Driving competitive advantage with intelligent automation

In this article, Emergn Automation Practice Lead Pedro Fernandes discusses how automation can drive competitive advantage, but not without the foundation and processes in place.

January 19, 2022

For users, better AI means more personalization

In this article, Emergn CTO Fredrik Hagstroem shares what he sees next for AI including greater personalization through improved language processing and changing the face of knowledge work.

January 5, 2022

Aligning business agility with AI opportunity

This article by Emergn CEO Alex Adamopoulos discusses the need for a new mindset regarding business agility and automation, as well as the relationship between humans and AI.

November 25, 2021

CIO, CTO, CDO – Who does what in digital transformation?

In this Q&A, Emergn CTO Fredrik Hagstroem shares how tech officers can collaborate to achieve an organization’s digital transformation goals as the roles of CIOs and CTOs are increasingly blending.

November 24, 2021

Modernizing the insurance industry with AI and Machine Learning

In this article, Emergn client engagement partner, Adam Goran, discusses how insurance experts can modernize by implementing an end-to-end customer centric model.

November 18, 2021

Study finds disconnect between attitudes and results of intelligent automation

In this article, RPA Today discusses the findings of our survey report, Realizing the Human-Machine Relationship, including the main barriers around implementing automation.

September 21, 2021

Study: FIs reap ROI with intelligence automation

Bank Automation News examines the impact of intelligent automation in the financial services sector based on the findings of our survey report, Realizing the Human-Machine Relationship.

September 15, 2021

Emergn study highlights importance of human-machine relationship to realize potential of intelligent automation

In this article, AiThority shares the findings of our survey report, Realizing the Human-Machine Relationship.

September 14, 2021

Automation adoption is up, but challenges persist

VentureBeat reporter Kyle Wiggers writes about the key findings of our survey report, Realizing the Human-Machine Relationship, including what is holding companies back from ensuring even greater ROI from automation.

SEPTEMber 14, 2021

Winners in the 2021 Stevie Awards for Great Employers

In this announcement, Emergn is named a Bronze winner in the Stevie Awards for Great Employers.

August 30, 2021

Digital transformation also plays a role in hardware and software cycles

In this Q&A, Emergn CTO Fredrik Hagstroem shares how companies can benefit from a digital transformation.

August 30, 2021

Early and often: the secrets to product success

In this article, Emergn Product Director Chris Wallace shares the secrets to product success by leveraging customer feedback and delivering value early to solve the right problem.

AUGUST 19, 2021

The curse of the reorg: stop overhauling every few years and make change stick

In this article, Emergn CEO Alex Adamopoulos shares his thoughts on the curse of the reorg and how to undergo successful change management by adopting a discovery mindset.

JULY 29, 2021

How to use digital transformation to take your company to the next level

In this Q&A with Authority Magazine, Emergn CTO Fredrik Hagstroem shares his background and experience with digital transformation.

July 23, 2021

At the top of your career, go small?

In this Q&A, Emergn Chief Financial and Operations Officer Anjana Mistry shares her experience as a CFO and how to drive transformation.

July 22, 2021

Announcing nominees for the 2021 Women in AI Awards

VentureBeat announced the nominees for their annual Women in AI Awards. Emergn Experience Design Lead Joana Cerejo was included as a Rising Star Award nominee.

July 14, 2021

How your org can successfully implement AI

This article by Emergn CEO Alex Adamopoulos highlights how avoid common missteps when implementing artificial intelligence and automation.

July 13, 2021

Empower your people with work-based learning in the post-pandemic world

This article by Emergn CEO Alex Adamopoulos discusses work-based learning and the importance of agility in a post-pandemic world.

JUNE 16, 2021

You upgrade your technology, so why not upskill your IT staff?

In this article, Emergn CEO Alex Adamopoulos shares how to upskill your organization’s IT staff to keep up with constantly evolving technology.

JUNE 1, 2021

Be visible to the organization

In this Q&A, Emergn CEO Alex Adamopoulos shares his advice for leading in uncertain times and his vision when he founded Emergn in 2009.

APRIL 4, 2021

Bridging the consulting gap: why authentic experience is everything for true transformation

This article written by Emergn CEO Alex Adamopoulos highlights consulting firms powerful role in digital transformation and how to close the consulting gap through authentic experience and education.

MARCH 29, 2021

Five things you need to be a highly effective leader during turbulent times

In this Q&A with Authority Magazine, Emergn CEO Alex Adamopoulos shares how he has led his team during uncertain times and provides advice for leaders navigating difficult situations.

March 17, 2021

Realizing the full potential of artificial intelligence and automation

This article written by Emergn CEO Alex Adamopoulos highlights how business can overcome the barriers associated with artificial intelligence and automation.

March 15, 2021

Emergn partners with University of Arkansas on product management training course

This article recaps Emergn’s product management training course partnership with the University of Arkansas.

January 29, 2021