• Leadership, not tech: Digital transformation is framed as a leadership discipline, not a one-off IT project.
• 4V framework: A generative, flexible structure guiding choices while preserving local creativity.
• Practical execution: The 4V framework comes alive through daily routines and ten rules that ensure effective, lasting leadership.
• Paradox management: Balances exploration/exploitation, thinking/doing, and autonomy/cohesion productively.
• Continuous organisational learning: Shared, practice-based leadership builds sustainable, agile capabilities.

'Digital transformation touches every corner of our organisations. With AI raising pace and stakes, Stijn's book comes at the right time. It shows that real transformation is leadership work, giving leaders language, structure, and practical direction.'
- Jean-Christophe Tellier, Chief Executive Officer, UCB

'The Digital Leadership Practice Test by Professor Stijn Viaene is an outstanding and practical guide. It distils complex change into a clear, actionable '4V framework' and balances strategic insight with hands-on tools. Highly recommended!'
- Bouke Hoving, Global Chief Information Officer, Wholesale Banking, ING

'Technology can trigger transformation, but cannot sustain it. Lasting impact comes when leaders mobilise commitment and embed change in practice. Stijn reframes digital transformation as a shared, practice-based leadership discipline enabling organisations to exploit digital and AI opportunities.'
- Michael Majster, Partner, Arthur D. Little Strategy Consulting

'A must-read for leaders navigating the turbulence of the digital age. This book cuts through the noise with a clear, actionable framework that empowers organisations to think boldly and act decisively.'
- Michael Verveckken, Managing Director, Fujitsu Benelux

'All organisations face rapid technology change. Leadership is key to help organisations adapt and grow as AI accelerates. Stijn offers a layered, agile approach guiding readers through unfolding transformation.'
- Daniel E. O'Leary, Ernst & Young Professor of Accounting, Marshall School of Business, and Professor of Data Sciences and Operations, University of Southern California

'Digital transformation is less a technology challenge than a leadership one. Stijn demystifies this and presents a practical path for leading in a digitally turbulent world. This book engages you through guided practical exercises.'
- Joe Peppard, Professor and Academic Director, UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School, Trinity College Dublin

'This book is an inspiring, highly practical guide to continuous, organisation-wide transformation. It breaks with heroic leadership myths and shows how real progress comes from collective, purpose-driven collaboration. Case studies and exercises show how practices come to life.'
- Shirley Gregor, Professor Emerita of Information Systems, Australian National University

'Digital transformation leadership is a defining issue of the next five to ten years. The book provides case examples and science-based, practically applicable tools. I can recommend the 4V framework and book to anyone leading digital transformation.'
- Matti Rossi, Professor of Information Systems Science, Aalto University School of Business

'A rare and timely book combining deep practical wisdom with strong academic grounding. It provides orientation without closure, helping leaders design conditions for learning, experimentation, and collective sensemaking.'
- Christoph Seckler, Professor of Entrepreneurship, ESCP Business School

'This book bridges rigorous research and the realities of transformation leadership. The 4V framework provides a clear, practice-oriented lens for digital and AI-driven change. Leadership is treated as a collective practice that unfolds through concrete ways of working and learning.'
- Amir Haj-Bolouri, Professor of Informatics, University West

'Digital transformation is a phenomenon in motion. This book offers guidance to work on that, actively engaging readers and leading each person to outcomes tailored to their context. Stijn combines research with practical usability, guiding readers step by step through concrete cases and pathways.'
- Ruben Missinne, Data and Analytics Officer, Colruyt Group