The most likely reason for an organization to delay a transformation to high velocity is that the organization is not ready for a cultural change. High velocity IT requires a significant shift in the mindset, values, and behaviors of the organization and its people, as well as the adoption of new ways of working, such as agile, lean, and DevOps. These changes can be challenging and disruptive for some organizations, especially those that have a traditional, hierarchical, or siloed culture. Therefore, the organization may need to assess its readiness and willingness for a cultural change before embarking on a transformation to high velocity IT. This reason is supported by the following references:
* ITIL 4 Specialist: High-velocity IT explores the ways in which digital organizations and digital operating models function in high velocity environments1
* ITIL 4 High-velocity IT: the digital enterprise2
* ITIL4 Specialist: High Velocity IT3