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"Since we started the business performance process with Heath, everything has changed. We've seen a 30% increase in technical efficiency and a significant reduction in downtime."

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FOUNDER & CEO

GOOGLE
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"The strategic transformation framework is surgical. It cut through our technical debt and aligned our infrastructure with our multi-year growth plan perfectly."

DR. EMILY CHEN

CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER

AMAZON
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"Heath's expertise in IT strategy and execution is unparalleled. He doesn't just consult; he transforms the engine room of the organization."

MARCUS THORNE

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

GOOGLE
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"The roadmap provided by Hobatech was a game-changer. We finally have a clear vision for our digital future that everyone in the team understands."

SARAH JENKINS

MANAGING DIRECTOR

GOOGLE
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"Implementing the HOBA framework was the best decision we made this year. It's robust, scalable, and delivers measurable results."

JAMES VANCE

TECHNICAL LEAD

GOOGLE
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"The level of precision Heath brings to technical strategy is impressive. Our cybersecurity posture has never been stronger."

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HEAD OF IT

AMAZON

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2025: The Year the Business Transformation Ecosystem Moved
Jan 5

2025: The Year the Business Transformation Ecosystem Moved | HOBA Tech

2025 marked an inflection point for the business transformation industry. What once existed as isolated consulting engagements, scattered methodologies, and theoretical frameworks evolved into a dynamic, interconnected ecosystem where verified expertise, practical application, and AI-enabled delivery converged to reshape how organizations transform.

This year, HOBA Tech didn’t just witness this evolution—we helped drive it.

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Business Transformation Predictions for 2026: Why the 70% Failure Rate Will Get Worse.
Dec 6

Business Transformation Predictions for 2026: Why the 70% Failure Rate Will Worsen

The stakes have never been higher for business transformation in 2026. Yet the data tells a sobering story: not only will 70% of transformation initiatives continue to fail, but without a fundamental shift in how companies approach change, that failure rate is likely to accelerate.

In this post, we break down eight critical predictions that will shape […]

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AI Transformation The Complete 6-Step Business-Led Approach
Nov 9

AI Transformation Guide: 6-Step HOBA Method to Avoid 70% Failure Rate

70% of AI transformations fail. Organizations are rushing to implement ChatGPT, machine learning, and automation tools without understanding the fundamental business problems they’re trying to solve. They’re putting the cart before the horse—focusing on shiny new technology instead of the people and processes that make transformation successful. Every day, I speak with executives who […]

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The 4+1 Process to AI Why Elimination Comes Before Automation
Oct 27

The 4+1 Process to AI: Why Elimination Comes Before Automation | HOBA

ChatGPT-5 has arrived, and with it comes the familiar refrain echoing through boardrooms worldwide: “We need AI. Now.”
But here’s the problem: rushing to AI is exactly why 70% of digital transformation projects fail.

The allure of artificial intelligence is undeniable. Promises of automation, efficiency gains, and competitive advantage make it irresistible. But as someone who [..]

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ai consulting model transformation HOBA Tech blog
Sep 22

Why AI Is Killing the Old Consulting Model – What Smart Companies Do Instead

An AI strategy is the roadmap that aligns AI initiatives with overarching business goals—it answers the 5W1H (Who, What, Why, How, When, Where) in the context of strategic transformation, not just tech experimentation. Businesses need one when AI emerges as a potential catalyst for growth, efficiency, or innovation—but only when it’s married to real business outcomes, not just shiny tech deployments… […]

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Illustration of a male and female business professional standing with a robot, symbolising business leaders and AI collaborating on strategy
Aug 17

AI Strategy: When Do You Need One & How to Create It (The HOBA Tech Way)

An AI strategy is the roadmap that aligns AI initiatives with overarching business goals—it answers the 5W1H (Who, What, Why, How, When, Where) in the context of strategic transformation, not just tech experimentation. Businesses need one when AI emerges as a potential catalyst for growth, efficiency, or innovation—but only when it’s married to real business outcomes, not just shiny tech deployments… […]

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THE HOBA® PODCAST

INSIDE THE
ENGINE ROOM.

Surgical Strategic Insights for High-Ticket Leaders

Podcast-047 Jarrett Bunnin
EPISODE 047
AUDIO SHOT

AI, Ethics & Transformation in Government: Jarrett Bunnin on Leading Innovation in the Public Sector

September 2025

The Business Transformation Podcast Episode-046 Larry Mandelberg
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Scaling Smarter: Larry Mandelberg on Leadership, Change & the 3P Framework for Sustainable Transformation

August 2025

Business Transformation in Mexico- Architecture-First Approach with Innorendering Partners
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Business Transformation in Mexico: Architecture-First Approach with Innorendering Partners

August 2025

Why Most Transformations Fail- Mark Graban on Psychological Safety, Lean Thinking and Real Change
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Why Most Transformations Fail: Mark Graban on Psychological Safety, Lean Thinking & Real Change

July 2025

The Business Transformation Podcast-043 Ron Leeman
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Ron Leeman on People Science, Digital Change, and Why 70% Failure Rates Are a Myth

June 2025

The Business Transformation Podcast-042 Brian Gorman
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Transformational Leadership with Brian Gorman: Maverick Coaching, Emotional Intelligence & Culture Change

June 2025

The Business Transformation Podcast-041 Jim Landgraf
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Slow is Fast: Business Architecture, Change Management & the Illusion of Efficiency with Jim Landgraf | Business Transformation Podcast

May 2025

HOBA Tech The Business Transformation Podcast-040 Kameel Gaines
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The Future of Trucking: Innovation, Diversity & Recruitment with Kameel Gaines | Business Transformation Podcast

February 2025

Episode 39: Mateus Quelhas on Middle Management Barriers and Tailored Business Transformation Strategies
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Mateus Quelhas on Middle Management Barriers and Tailored Business Transformation Strategies

January 2025

Jason McLaurin on Mastering Customer Experience: Insights from a Cisco Veteran | Business Transformation Podcast
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Jason McLaurin on Mastering Customer Experience: Insights from a Cisco Veteran | Business Transformation Podcast

December 2024

The Business Transformation Podcast-Episode 037 Hardeep Kaur
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Hardeep Kaur on Transformational Leadership: Emotional Intelligence, Visionary Thinking & More | The Business Transformation Podcast

November 2024

Podcast-036 Tony Lockwood on Leading Successful Business Transformations - Business Transformation Podcast
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Tony Lockwood on Leading Successful Business Transformations – Business Transformation Podcast

August 2024

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