Most “digital transformation” programs don’t fail because the technology is wrong. They fail because leadership can’t explain—clearly—what outcome the business is trying to produce, what process creates it, and who owns the truth when the tools change. In this episode, Mike Sommer sits down with Piotr Mlodecki, a global transformation leader in the Salesforce ecosystem, to name the quiet problem CIOs live with every day: Modernization creates motion… but not always progress. Especially in the mid-market, platforms keep getting more powerful, AI is moving faster than governance, and leadership is expected to deliver enterprise-level results with lean teams. This conversation is about the real work: unlearning broken assumptions, rebuilding process discipline, and designing an operating model where AI amplifies outcomes—without turning the business into a constant fire drill. While you watch, ask yourself: Are we modernizing… or just upgrading the chaos? What you’ll take away Why clarity is the most underrated “technology” in your stack The hidden cost of skipping documentation and process governance How AI changes the definition of a “good process” (and exposes weak ones fast) What strong leadership looks like when everyone wants speed—but risk is rising The next era of advisory: outcomes, objectivity, and networks of specialists—not one hero consultant What CIOs should prioritize heading into the next planning cycle Key theme Clarity → Context → Control Not control as bureaucracy—control as the ability to predict outcomes, manage risk, and scale change without breaking people. 👍 If this helps, like/subscribe and share it with a CIO or transformation leader who’s feeling the pressure. 📌 Drop a comment: Where is “upgrade ≠ progress” showing up in your org?