I help C-level executives and boards with getting value from technology.| www.henricodolfing.com
Outsourcing, nearshoring, offshoring—these buzzwords get thrown around as if they are the silver bullet to IT cost reduction and efficiency. | Henrico Dolfing - Independent Board Advisor
Every executive has nightmares about that project—the one that spirals into an unmitigated disaster. | Henrico Dolfing - Independent Board Advisor
Projects are like icebergs—what you see above the surface is just the tip. Below lies the complexity, risk, and opportunity that can sink your ship if ignored.| Henrico Dolfing - Independent Board Advisor
"Trust, but verify." That timeless adage applies as much to critical projects as it does to diplomacy. Without an independent review, even the best-run projects can veer off course, leaving organizations blindsided by delays, cost overruns, or outright failures.| Henrico Dolfing - Independent Board Advisor
Launching a critical project without an executive sponsor is like sending a ship to sea without a captain—good luck steering through the storm.| Henrico Dolfing - Independent Board Advisor
Far too often, organizations assign critical projects to people who already have full-time roles or, worse, delegate management to a loosely organized team with no single point of accountability. The results? Missed deadlines, blown budgets, and a whole lot of finger-pointing.| Henrico Dolfing - Independent Board Advisor
The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) embarked on an ambitious journey to replace its 25-year-old Clearing House Electronic Subregister System (CHESS) with a state-of-the-art, blockchain-based platform. | Henrico Dolfing - Independent Board Advisor
In Switzerland, rumors suggest that both Bank Julius Bär and Raiffeisen Schweiz are grappling with failed technology projects, each costing over $100 million so far. Bank Julius Bär is reportedly trying to replace its existing core banking system for the Swiss booking center with Temenos, while Raiffeisen Schweiz is attempting to build a modern e-banking app. | Henrico Dolfing - Independent Board Advisor
Board members play an important role in steering organizations through the complexities of technology initiatives. | Henrico Dolfing - Independent Board Advisor
In 2011, IBM’s Watson took the world by storm when it won the television game show Jeopardy!, showcasing the power of artificial intelligence (AI). Emboldened by this success, IBM sought to extend Watson’s capabilities beyond trivia to address real-world challenges. | Henrico Dolfing - Independent Board Advisor
Last week I was invited by Business Angels Switzerland to give a talk at their Academy about Technology Due Diligence.| Henrico Dolfing - Independent Board Advisor
The Boeing 737 Max, once heralded as a triumph in aviation technology and efficiency, has since become synonymous with one of the most catastrophic failures in modern corporate history. | Henrico Dolfing - Independent Board Advisor
"Lies, damned lies, and statistics" is a phrase describing the persuasive power of statistics to bolster weak arguments. | Henrico Dolfing - Independent Board Advisor
Creating a business case is a systematic process designed to justify a proposed project, investment, or decision within a business context. | Henrico Dolfing - Independent Board Advisor
If you are a senior executive or a board member in the role of executive sponsor, project sponsor, or steering committee member it is key to recognize potential issues before they become critical. | Henrico Dolfing - Independent Board Advisor
Critical projects are like Formula 1 races—you don’t just need a driver; you need a pit crew, strategists, and decision-makers ready to adapt in real time. | Henrico Dolfing - Independent Board Advisor
The most important role on a large transformation project is the project sponsor. | Henrico Dolfing - Independent Board Advisor
In the spring of 2012, JP Morgan Chase & Co. faced one of the most significant financial debacles in recent history, known as the "London Whale" incident. The debacle resulted in losses amounting to approximately $6 billion, fundamentally shaking the confidence in the bank's risk management practices. | Henrico Dolfing - Independent Board Advisor
Reflecting on the 2024 Swiss Board Day in Bern it has become even more clear to me that understanding the current technological landscape and its associated opportunities, challenges, and risks is now essential for both executive and non-executive board members. | Henrico Dolfing - Independent Board Advisor
One of your most important jobs as a project sponsor is to select a good project manager for your project. | Henrico Dolfing - Independent Board Advisor
Last week I was invited by Business Angels Switzerland to give a talk at their Academy about Artificial Intelligence.| Henrico Dolfing - Independent Board Advisor
Barack Obama was inaugurated on January 20, 2009, after defeating his opponent John McCain by 365 electoral college votes to 175. One of Obama's primary campaign issues was fixing America's healthcare system by providing affordable options to the 43.8 million uninsured Americans. | Henrico Dolfing - Independent Board Advisor
Many multinational organizations are bringing larger system implementations to a screeching halt because they misunderstand what it means to do a rollout in waves. | Henrico Dolfing - Independent Board Advisor
In September I was invited by Synergex to give a talk at their 2022 Synergy DevPartner Conference. | Henrico Dolfing - Independent Board Advisor
“This is what you get for 400 million, huh?” Nike President and CEO Phil Knight famously raised the question in a conference call days bef...| www.henricodolfing.com
I help C-level executives and boards with getting value from technology.| www.henricodolfing.com
After investing $367.5 million in a child support enforcement system, the only thing that the state of Texas has to show for is some hard-w...| www.henricodolfing.com
