Accenture identified four key takeaways for businesses planning transformation :

• Transform the core business to provide fuel for growth by identifying what ’ s needed to stay viable and increase profits .

• Grow the core business to fuel growth in the incumbent business model by identifying what ’ s needed to drive top-line growth .

• Grow the business by identifying potential new directions and removing obsolete business services .

• Manage the pivot to get the timing , scale and scope of required investments right .