Kamales Lardi

Keynote at the International Women's Day flagship event 2022

Keynote Presentation on “Digital Transformation: The end of business as usual” by Kamales Lardi, Top 10 Global Thought Leader in Digital Transformation (Thinkers360), CEO of Lardi and Partner Consulting at the #DigitalTransformationSummitAfrica​ which took place on 25th Feb 2021.

Blockchain requires “a leap of faith,” says Kamales Lardi, founder of BloomBloc, blockchain strategy advisory and development. She urges Swiss businesses to launch more blockchain pilots and proofs-of-concept that go to market while keeping diversity at the heart of the process.

Digital Transformation Leaders series

International Keynote Presentation on "Strategy Under Uncertainty: Accelerating #DigitalTransformation​ For Sustainable Success " by KAMALES LARDI - CEO, Top 10 Global Thought Leader in Digital Transformation - Lardi and Partner Consulting Switzerland at the #DigitalTransformationSummit​ which took place on 8th Oct 2020.

What if the key to successful digital transformation isn't about technology at all, but about people?

In this episode of Humanity at Scale, host Bruce Temkin sits down with Kamales Lardi, CEO of Lardi & Partner Consulting and author of The Human Side of Digital Business Transformation. Together, they explore why successful transformation is 80% about people, not technology. Kamales shares how to build digital confidence, foster trust, and use AI to enhance rather than replace human potential. Backed by neuroscience and grounded in real-world experience, this conversation offers powerful insights for leaders navigating change. Tune in to learn how to lead transformation with empathy, purpose, and a deep commitment to keeping humanity at the center.

What you will learn:
How to shift from technology-first to human-centered digital transformation
Why traditional change management often fails and how to build trust from the start
The neuroscience behind resistance to change and techniques to build team synchrony
How to develop "digital confidence" in employees without overwhelming them
Why AI should augment rather than replace human capabilities in organizations
The "Values Contract" framework for ensuring leadership teams prioritize human needs
The importance of abundance thinking in leading digital transformation initiatives
How to maintain algorithmic oversight and prevent over-reliance on AI decision-making
Why does successful transformation require continuous engagement
The critical balance between driving efficiency and preserving team creativity

Kamales Lardi is a globally recognized digital transformation expert with over 25 years of experience guiding organizations through human-centric, tech-driven change. As CEO of Lardi & Partner Consulting, she has led 50+ global initiatives across Fortune 500 firms and governments. Named a Top 10 Global Influencer in Digital Transformation, Kamales is also a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and Teaching Fellow at Durham University. Her work empowers leaders to embrace technologies like AI and blockchain while keeping people at the heart of innovation.

Kamales Lardi, CEO at Lardi & Partner Consulting, to discuss The Brain Code, how leaders can use neuroscience to break through resistance, foster trust, and build a truly human-centric approach to digital transformation.

What You’ll Learn:
How the brain's response to uncertainty mirrors physical pain
Why traditional change management often fails by coming too late in the transformation process
The neuroscience behind effective storytelling and its role in driving organizational change
How to balance AI automation with human judgment and intuition in decision-making
The framework for creating psychological safety and abundance thinking in digital transformation

Kamales is a globally recognized digital strategist and award-winning author. With over 25 years at the forefront of digital transformation, she has helped organizations from Fortune 500 companies to governments successfully integrate emerging technologies with a human-centric approach. Her unique expertise combines neuroscience with digital strategy, bridging the gap between technological advancement and human psychology. As the author of “The Human Side of Digital Business Transformation,” Kamales focuses on helping organizations overcome resistance to change, foster trust, and achieve sustainable digital transformation while maintaining the human element.