There’s no official digital transformation framework or guide you can follow to achieve X or Y critical outcome. But – there are a few things successful “transformers” tend to have in common. For example, they look at the overall perspective, while maintaining focus on a specific goal. They give workers what they need to handle…
Digital transformation fundamentally changes how businesses create value at every level. That, in turn, changes how work is done, what skills matter most, and how performance is measured. All of this, of course, can be pretty jarring, even for high-performers and “go-with-the-flow” types, who under different circumstances, take change in stride. As you can imagine,…
Today, data is more than just an operational necessity – it’s a strategic asset that can be leveraged to carve out a competitive advantage. That’s why savvy organizations are prioritizing DX initiatives that make their data work harder for them. But – there’s a catch. In order to successfully unlock the value hidden among their…
Digital Transformation Readiness Assessment Digital transformation is an org-wide effort involving many people, processes, and moving parts. All these different elements must come together in exactly the right way to deliver the results you’re looking for. Without a plan, it’s impossible to allocate resources, establish timelines, or measure progress toward big DX goals — and…
According to Microsoft, we’re currently in an era of transformation — cloud transformation, digital transformation, and security transformation are converging. Together, these transformative forces are redefining business operations, workflows, and how we collaborate, communicate, and preserve institutional knowledge. As companies strive for greater agility, efficiency, and flexibility and start adding new technologies and processes to…
Nothing about digital transformation is easy. Delivering on transformation goals demands a specific skill set that, let’s face it, a lot of companies haven’t quite mastered. It also requires a significant amount of time, resources, and “all-in commitment” from the entire org chart – from the front lines to the back office, the C-suite, and…
“The only constant is change,” may be a worn-out cliche, but it perfectly captures the current (and likely, future) state of digital transformation. A 2021 IDC analyst brief summed it up pretty well, noting that we’ve reached a critical turning re: digital transformation. It wasn’t that long ago (we’re talking: 2019) that digital transformation was…
Culture is driven by the company’s vision and values. It represents the mindset and behavior of its stakeholders, informs strategic decisions, and determines how work is done at all levels. It also makes or breaks any digital transformation. It’s culture, not processes or technology, that determines whether your transformation projects succeed or fail. Something worth…
Digital transformation for enterprise organizations requires a completely different approach than what you might use to transform the average SMB. It’s not just a matter of resources, talent, or whether you’ve got enough cash flow that you can tap into whenever you need to upgrade, upskill, or do a 180-degree pivot at the last minute.…