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Lindsay Herbert

Lindsay Herbert Author of Digital Transformation

Lindsay Herbert
Lindsay Herbert's Biography

Lindsay Herbert is the author of Digital Transformation, a Bloomsbury business book that has received international praise for its practical framework on how to drive major change through innovation at enterprise scale. Lindsay is also an IBM Inventor and the Chief Innovation Officer for IBM Garage GBS where she advises the leaders of major companies on how to further their innovation agendas, as well as creating breakthrough technologies for IBM itself. Her most recent invention is the IBM Instant Checkout, a revolutionary innovation for retail. This ground-breaking technology has resulted in international media coverage, including BBC World News and a segment on BBC Click. Lindsay is also a Governor for the Museum of London, appointed by the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan to help inform the Museum’s own digital transformation journey. She also co-chairs the BIMA Technology Council. Lindsay’s core message is that real digital transformation is about learning to become more adaptive to change itself. Success comes from the ability to react to the small and early signs of change, leveraging data, technology and new ways of working along the way. In her talks, Lindsay’s innovation lessons are brought to life with her own insider experiences, as well as inspiring stories from company leaders around the world. Audiences leave empowered and ready to drive real innovations in their own organisations. Talk synopsisDigital Transformation: The Bear in the Room Real transformation comes from tackling problems that matter, and yet too often time and resource is wasted on ‘elephant in the room’ type problems. To create lasting innovations with wide-reaching impact, you have to instead tackle ‘the bear in the room’. In this talk based on her internationally acclaimed book Digital Transformation, Lindsay is determined to set the record straight about what real transformation is, and how every organisation can achieve it. Lindsay will reveal the three critical rules for achieving real transformation success. In each, she'll share her own hard-won lessons leading major innovations globally, as well as from company leaders worldwide. You’ll leave with practical advice, inspiring examples, and the cautionary tales needed to turn your organisation into one capable of tackling bears and adapting to change itself.

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“Digital Transformation” And Other Dangerous Buzzwords

In this keynote, our speaker Lindsay Herbert challenges the overuse of trendy business terms and reveals how they often distract from meaningful change. She explains how to cut through the jargon to focus on what truly drives results.

Audiences gain clarity and practical insight to avoid empty buzzwords and instead pursue strategies that deliver lasting impact.


Digital Transformation Decoded

In this talk, Lindsay Herbert breaks down the real meaning of digital transformation. Drawing on her book Digital Transformation, she shares a practical framework for tackling the challenges that matter most.

Our speaker equips audiences with tools to understand, plan, and execute transformation that sticks.


Post-Apocalyptic Digital Transformation

In this session, Lindsay Herbert explores how businesses can adapt and thrive in a world defined by constant disruption. She shares lessons on resilience, adaptability, and innovation from organisations navigating seismic change.

Audiences leave with actionable strategies to prepare for—and prosper in—the next era of transformation.


Customer Experience: Survival Of The Fittest

In this keynote, Lindsay Herbert highlights why customer experience is the ultimate battleground for modern businesses. She explains how only the most adaptive organisations will succeed in meeting evolving customer needs.

Our speaker provides inspiring examples of companies that transformed customer journeys and achieved competitive advantage.


Why Digital Transformation Projects Fail (And What To Do Instead)

In this talk, Lindsay Herbert draws on global case studies to reveal why so many digital transformation initiatives collapse. She explains the common pitfalls and the proven steps to avoid them.

Audiences learn what it takes to lead successful, sustainable change within their own organisations.


Build Your Culture Of Innovation

In this session, Lindsay Herbert shows how to embed innovation into the DNA of an organisation. She explains why culture—not just technology—is the key to real transformation.

Our speaker provides practical advice on fostering creativity, experimentation, and adaptability across teams.


Women, Technology And The Elephant In The Room

In this keynote, Lindsay Herbert addresses the challenges and opportunities for women in technology. She discusses the systemic barriers that persist and how to overcome them.

Our speaker inspires audiences with stories of resilience and offers strategies to create a more inclusive, innovative tech culture.


Artificial Intelligence, Automation And The Future Of Work

In this talk, Lindsay Herbert explores how AI and automation are reshaping industries and redefining the workforce. She examines both the risks and the opportunities these technologies bring.

Our speaker equips audiences with insights to prepare for a future where adaptability and human creativity remain vital.

Lindsay Herbert
Lindsay Herbert's Biography

Lindsay Herbert is the author of Digital Transformation, a Bloomsbury business book that has received international praise for its practical framework on how to drive major change through innovation at enterprise scale.

Lindsay is also an IBM Inventor and the Chief Innovation Officer for IBM Garage GBS where she advises the leaders of major companies on how to further their innovation agendas, as well as creating breakthrough technologies for IBM itself.

Her most recent invention is the IBM Instant Checkout, a revolutionary innovation for retail. This ground-breaking technology has resulted in international media coverage, including BBC World News and a segment on BBC Click.

Lindsay is also a Governor for the Museum of London, appointed by the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan to help inform the Museum’s own digital transformation journey. She also co-chairs the BIMA Technology Council.

Lindsay’s core message is that real digital transformation is about learning to become more adaptive to change itself. Success comes from the ability to react to the small and early signs of change, leveraging data, technology and new ways of working along the way.

In her talks, Lindsay’s innovation lessons are brought to life with her own insider experiences, as well as inspiring stories from company leaders around the world. Audiences leave empowered and ready to drive real innovations in their own organisations.

Talk synopsis
Digital Transformation: The Bear in the Room

Real transformation comes from tackling problems that matter, and yet too often time and resource is wasted on ‘elephant in the room’ type problems.

To create lasting innovations with wide-reaching impact, you have to instead tackle ‘the bear in the room’.

In this talk based on her internationally acclaimed book Digital Transformation, Lindsay is determined to set the record straight about what real transformation is, and how every organisation can achieve it.

Lindsay will reveal the three critical rules for achieving real transformation success. In each, she'll share her own hard-won lessons leading major innovations globally, as well as from company leaders worldwide.

You’ll leave with practical advice, inspiring examples, and the cautionary tales needed to turn your organisation into one capable of tackling bears and adapting to change itself.

Lindsay Herbert is ready to inspire your teams!
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