Digital Transformation and Beyond

John Kotter’s Change Management Model

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 04:30:03 GMT

John Kotter’s change-management model: eight steps from creating urgency and a leadership coalition to quick wins, scaling and embedding change.

Harness

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:15:08 GMT

AI agents, harnesses, MCP and task management: practical experience with new tools and why regular knowledge-sharing helps us remain at the AI frontier.

International Technology Congress 2026

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 04:52:24 GMT

International Technology Congress 2026: from practical digital-transformation cases to a discussion of data, AI, people, processes and change management.

An Example of Digital Transformation

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:30:12 GMT

Digital transformation through the example of car rental: moving from individual-car management to dynamic management of fleet availability, utilisation and resources.

ADKAR Is Everything

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 05:45:01 GMT

A Burger King CTO’s talk confirmed it again: digital transformation succeeds through people. ADKAR is not a fashionable acronym but a practical change model.

International Technology Congress

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT

I spoke at the International Technology Congress session on standardising digital transformation. It was great to meet familiar experts and peers in the field.

Business Digital Transformation

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 05:30:03 GMT

I finally received my RANEPA continuing-professional-development certificate for the Business Digital Transformation course. Another addition to my digital portfolio.

Business Digital Transformation Course

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 05:30:02 GMT

I completed RANEPA’s Business Digital Transformation course: clear, well structured and logical. I would only have liked more attention to people, not just technology.

Continuing Professional Development

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 05:30:09 GMT

It is certificate week: after my Skolkovo certificate, I received a continuing-professional-development certificate from RANEPA. Another credential for the collection.

Winning by Design

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 05:30:10 GMT

I completed a six-week B2B sales course at Skolkovo. From SPIN to MEDDIC, I now see sales as a clear system rather than chaos. Thank you to the instructors for the insights.

I Did Not Expect This

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 05:30:19 GMT

I finished RANEPA’s IT course under Priority 2030 and was shocked: law lecturers, “distributive ledgers” and meaningless tests. At least it was free.

An Innovative Method

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 05:30:07 GMT

Improving your LinkedIn profile is easier than it seems. Here is the innovative SHORIN method: six steps towards a stronger brand and effective networking.

Academic Mobility for Students

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 05:30:08 GMT

Of a hundred Priority 2030 programmes, most are legal. I found only two on IT and digital transformation, so I enrolled in both to keep my finger on the pulse.

A Perpetual Student

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 05:30:07 GMT

I am finishing my master’s degree at RANEPA while studying at Skolkovo. Now I can choose from a hundred free programmes under Priority 2030. Why not learn to the fullest?

RANEPA Offline

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 05:30:10 GMT

After online learning, RANEPA is returning to in-person study. Live conversation, exchanging ideas and the energy of the classroom cannot be replaced.

Offline Activities

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 05:30:03 GMT

I attended an offline event held by the Digital Business Leaders club. Data, discussion and even a conversation about watches made for lively networking away from the screen.

The Story of an Implementation

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 05:30:04 GMT

Friday mood without unnecessary words: just scroll through the file and smile. Careful: tea or coffee may cause a sudden surge of good mood!

A Patek Philippe Calibre

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 05:30:11 GMT

I admire the art of watchmaking. The Patek Philippe GS 36-750 PS IRM calibre has 703 components, 95 jewels, six complications and three patents: mechanical perfection.

Swiss Watch Movements

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 05:30:08 GMT

What lies behind the Swiss Made label? A look at Swiss mechanical watches: ETA’s market dominance and the distinctive masterpieces of Patek Philippe and Rolex.

Employment 2024

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 05:30:05 GMT

A summary of information from LinkedIn posts about employment in 2024.

Self-Winding Mechanical Watches

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 05:30:07 GMT

My passion is self-winding mechanical watches. No electronics, just precision mechanics, a rotor, gears and constant motion: the timeless beauty of engineering.

Red or Blue

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 05:30:04 GMT

Why aim for top marks and an honours diploma when there may be no reward? So that I do not let down the ten-year-old version of myself from Class 5A.

An Undervalued Vacancy

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 05:30:01 GMT

A satire on modern recruitment: when a simple cleaner becomes a “cleanliness ambassador” sought through a 54-step method, and KPIs matter more than results.

CDTO Certificate

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 10:55:12 GMT

Proud to have earned the certification “High Qualified Manager for the Digital Transformation of Public Administration” from RANEPA — advancing my expertise in digital leadership.

Activities at RANEPA

Tue, 28 May 2024 05:30:07 GMT

A busy few days at RANEPA: a conference talk on IT at the Library for Natural Sciences and a roundtable in Kolomna on creative clusters and public-private partnerships.

Happy Birthday!

Sat, 18 May 2024 05:30:02 GMT

I turned 44. The best is yet to come.

Information Resources of Russia

Wed, 08 May 2024 05:30:02 GMT

The journal "Information Resources of Russia" has published my article on the creation of a modern Internet portal for a network library, using LNS RAS as a case study.

The Minimum of the Maximum

Mon, 06 May 2024 05:30:13 GMT

Why being last in the city can be better than being first in the village, and how the minimax inequality from mathematics helps make sense of this in life.

Vivaldi

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 04:30:00 GMT

The Vivaldi system I created manages access to e-books in Russias largest libraries, ensuring copyright protection and round-the-clock access to knowledge.

Layers in Digitisation

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 04:30:01 GMT

How Vatican Library specialists reveal hidden layers of text on parchment using different wavelengths of light and digital image processing.

New Career Opportunities

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 04:30:04 GMT

Open to new leadership roles in IT Strategy and Digital Transformation. Seeking opportunities as a CDTO in forward-thinking organizations.

The Fellowship of the Ring

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 12:59:11 GMT

A new way to connect with a mentor: a 17 km walk around Moscow’s Garden Ring. Thank you to Alexey Korovin for an insightful conversation and a fresh perspective.

Digitisation at the Vatican Library

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 04:30:01 GMT

How the Vatican Library digitises rare books using planetary scanners, specialised lighting, glare removal, and careful handling of every page.

Visiting RANEPA

Sat, 13 Apr 2024 04:30:01 GMT

I am pursuing a second bachelors degree at the Russian Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (RANEPA) in the field of “State and Municipal Administration.”

Cosmonautics Day

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 04:30:01 GMT

An unforgettable experience at Baikonur: I watched the crewed launch of the Soyuz MS-22 to the ISS. The rocket’s power and the ground shaking beneath my feet are amazing!

Vatican Library

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 04:30:02 GMT

I visited one of the most exclusive libraries — the Vatican Library. I led the Russian delegation on the digital transformation of libraries.

Vladimir Konstantinovich Egorov

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 04:30:03 GMT

After taking part in Leaders of Russia, I enrolled at RANEPA to develop my management skills. Vladimir Egorov is one of the remarkable people I am learning from.

LNS RAS Anniversary

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 04:30:02 GMT

The 50th anniversary of the LNS RAS is a significant milestone, marked by an international conference at the House of Scientists. I’d like to share the atmosphere of that day.

The Global Market for Swiss Watches

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 07:05:29 GMT

I prefer mechanical watches: precise, full of life and character. I gave up my Apple Watch for watches with soul, self-winding movements and a story behind every mechanism.

Books in space

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 04:30:00 GMT

A unique project with Roscosmos: sending a book to the ISS, a launch from Baikonur, autographs from cosmonauts, and rare merchandise items.

The Story of a Single Photo

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 04:00:03 GMT

The story of a single photograph from the CMC dormitory at MSU: a local network, a MUD server, and my first steps in administration, leadership, and handling heavy workloads.

IGELU-2017

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 05:30:04 GMT

Organization of the IGeLU-2017 International Conference in St. Petersburg — System Integration and Implementation of an Electronic Library Without Interrupting Operations.

22 of March is memorable date

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 01:30:01 GMT

Celebrating the 51st anniversary of the Library for Natural Sciences of the Russian Academy of Sciences. I have been part of its digital transformation.

What I Would Tell My 20-Year-Old Self

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 06:50:47 GMT

Advice to my 20-year-old self: act boldly, embrace change, choose your own path, and find your people. Life is a game whose rules you can change.

Friday Mood

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 14:09:35 GMT

Sport brings balance and builds leadership qualities: willpower, team spirit, and persistence. I share what handball at MSU still teaches me today.

Open to New Challenges!

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 08:53:42 GMT

Open to new leadership roles in IT Strategy and Digital Transformation. Seeking opportunities as a CDTO in forward-thinking organizations.

Moscow State University

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 13:07:19 GMT

An evening view of Moscow State University as a symbol of knowledge and inspiration.

AI Day in Russia

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 13:40:55 GMT

Insights from AI Day in Russia: how artificial intelligence drives digital transformation, boosts creativity, and raises vital ethical questions for the future.

Difference between boss and leader

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 04:46:37 GMT

Empowered teams thrive. Leadership isn’t about control — it’s about giving people space, time, and trust to take ownership and create their best work.

Open to Global Digital Transformation Opportunities

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 06:30:03 GMT

Open to new roles worldwide in digital transformation. Adaptable, collaborative, and ready to drive innovation across international teams.

The truth of life

Sun, 10 Mar 2024 09:48:49 GMT

Life is about choices: take the harder path now for an easier tomorrow, or the easy one now for tougher days ahead. Delayed gratification builds growth and lasting success.

My AI Research Published with SpringerNature

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 10:36:48 GMT

My latest research on Artificial Intelligence has been published by SpringerNature in Scientific and Technical Information Processing. Read it here.

Absolutely true!

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 17:38:11 GMT

Having access to people smarter than you is a blessing