Technology has changed every aspect of the environment as we knew it. For companies looking to stay relevant, or hoping to remain successful, embracing and adapting radical new models of work will be paramount to survival. Cognizant of these mercurial dynamics and shifting consumer preferences, Northwestern Mutual turned to innovation and greater employee autonomy as guiding principles on their journey to digital transformation. Blaise Beaulier discusses how the execution of these principles, while continuing to remain true to key principles built over decades, will be instrumental for any CIO looking to help their established enterprise thrive in uncertain times.