Digital transformation isn't a buzzword — it's one of the highest-paid, least-understood career paths in tech. 

In this episode, digital transformation executive Alan Wizemann breaks down how he led change at Target, AT&T, Dollar Shave Club, Lululemon, and Southern Glazers — with no degree and no MBA. If you're eyeing a digital transformation career, a digital transformation consultant path, or you just want to know how transformation actually works inside billion-dollar companies, this is the insider breakdown nobody gives you.

We get into why ~50% of transformations fail (and it's not the tech), the contrarian metrics philosophy he swears by, the Target Cartwheel story that became a multi-billion-dollar product, and why product management is the #1 on-ramp into transformation leadership.

🎙️ In this episode:

✅ What digital transformation actually means (beyond the buzzword)

✅ Why most transformations fail — and the real fix

✅ The Target contrarian bet that paid off big

✅ How to break into transformation leadership (the PM path)

✅ Building a career with no degree and no MBA

⏱️ Chapters:

00:00 Understanding Digital Transformation

01:20 Identifying the Need for Change

04:06 Case Studies in Transformation

08:49 Navigating Organizational Culture

15:18 Measuring Success in Transformation

18:23 Engagement and Leadership Dynamics

24:53 Navigating Industry Agnosticism in Transformation

27:36 Understanding Digital Transformation Failure Rates

31:26 Identifying Common Themes in Company Transformations

33:59 Strategic Decision-Making in Competitive Landscapes

38:07 The Role of Product Management in Digital Transformation

41:37 Career Pathways in Digital Transformation

45:55 Building Effective Teams for Transformation Success

💬 Which of these surprised you the most? Drop it in the comments — I read every single one of them.

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