Calibo’s Digital Business Methodology Advances Transformation
Although innovation often takes a back seat to legacy systems and fragmented data, a glimmer of hope emerges from Calibo's digital business methodology. Collider Convo recently had the privilege of sitting down with Loïc Giraud, Chief Operating Officer at Calibo, to explore how their unique approach reshapes how organizations tackle digital transformation challenges.
The conversation, led by Collider's hosts Rhyan and Jacob, dug deep into the heart of the matter, uncovering the key elements that make Calibo stand out in a world where over 90% of digital transformations fail to deliver true business value.
How is this achieved? Let us show you.
3 Tactics That Propel Calibo’s Digital Business Methodology
Start Small to Make a Big Impact
When it comes to digital transformation, companies often leap before they look. In reality, it’s important to start small, not only for the organization to catch up but so the culture can catch up.
“Start small, adapt the culture in your organization, focus on incremental delivery, and make sure the business takes ownership,” emphasis Loïc Giraud, Calibo’s COO.
This approach flies in the face of traditional transformation methodologies, which often attempt to tackle everything simultaneously, leading to complexity and failure.
Giraud didn't just speak about the methodology; he backed it up with a compelling success story. He recounted how Nature Suite, a company specializing in tomato production, partnered with Calibo. In just two months, they saved a staggering 8 million tons of tomatoes by improving yield forecasting.
"Using Calibo, they achieved in two months what would have taken 18 months to build in-house,” shares Giraud.
Not everyone is in the business of tomatoes, but this use case highlights the tangible, rapid results that the Calibo methodology can deliver.
2. Bridge the Gap Between Business and Technology
One of the most common pain points in digital transformation is the tension between business and technology teams. Giraud, drawing from his experience as the former global head of digital at Novartis, sheds light on this common challenge. He explains that friction arises because business teams want innovation but rely on technology teams, which are often more focused on operational stability and cost efficiency.
Calibo's solution? A digital business platform that provides complete visibility of work in progress, allowing both business and technology teams to collaborate effectively.
By doing this, Giraud links business and technology, enabling everyone to work toward common goals.
Though customers are often intrigued by the notion of "bite-size outcomes" within the Calibo methodology, Griaud explains that organizations should break down their problems into smaller, manageable chunks and iterate on them. This allows quicker delivery and adaptability. For instance, a data analytics product might start by analyzing customer portfolios, then move on to churn analysis, and so on.
“We provide a unique platform where everyone in the product team can access and see the complete visibility of the work that is being done,” explains Giraud.
3. Reusable Components for Efficiency
A standout feature of Calibo's digital business platform is its emphasis on reusable components. Giraud details how these components automate repetitive tasks, such as infrastructure provisioning and data ingestion.
"Our platform brings automation to those steps that provide simplification for users and don't require extensive technical knowledge,” says Giraud.
By automating specific tasks, Calibo empowers non-technical users to build data solutions without coding.
Giraud also highlights how important it is to establish a single source of truth as a fundamental step in digital transformation.
Calibo's process involves integrating diverse data sources, ingesting data into a data lake, performing data quality checks, and ultimately creating a reliable source of truth. Crucially, the platform is storage-agnostic, allowing organizations to choose their preferred data storage solution, whether it’s AWS, Snowflake, Databricks, or Microsoft Azure.
"We are not trying to do everything in one go,” says Giraud. “We are trying to build a solution using a bite-size approach enforced through our platform."
Giraud's insights and Calibo's methodology paint a picture of digital transformation success. By focusing on simplicity, collaboration, and incremental progress, Calibo addresses the shortcomings of traditional approaches.
Calibo's digital business methodology challenges the status quo of digital transformation. In a world where transformation often leads to frustration and failure, Calibo offers a breath of fresh air. Their bite-size approach, emphasis on collaboration, and focus on incremental progress provide a roadmap for organizations seeking to unlock the true potential of digital transformation.
Putting Digital Business Methodology Into Practice
As the conversation wrapped up, host Jacob Smith asked Giraud to share words of encouragement for business leaders feeling stuck in their transformation journeys. Loïc's advice was clear and resonant:
"Unlearn what you know and start to innovate, and make your team conform to a new methodology by applying software engineering principles on the cloud,” shared Giraud.
As Giraud shared his insights, one could sense the passion and conviction driving the Calibo team. With success stories like Nature Suite and a methodology that bridges the gap between business and technology, Calibo is poised to be a game-changer in the world of digital transformation.
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