However, as with everything, the right preparations can make all the difference- at Proventeq, our wealth of experience has given us a detailed insight into the three best practices to ensure your corporation is ready for digital transformation!

 

1. Be introspective

Making strides towards digital advancement starts with introspection- this applies to both CIOs themselves and towards the team as a whole. To begin with, address these three key elements;

People CIOs and leaders who acquire better knowledge of the social sciences are afforded a greater ability to understand their team and consumers alike, in a more in-depth way than conventional management.

 

These insights create a more cohesive work environment and noticeably improve consumer satisfaction levels.

Technology

Personally embracing the latest technologies, as a CIO or leader, can be an effective way of evaluating consumer-style upgrades across the workforce. Knowledge of technological advancements can only be a benefit for an organisation in the 21st century.

Diversity

People are unconsciously drawn to like-minded individuals- without examining their own biases, CIOs cannot benefit from a variety of opinions from a diverse set of individuals. Create a team of different personalities to maximise new and varying outputs.

2. Continual IT Development

The modern digital landscape is changing rapidly, and many IT departments are failing to keep up. To ensure organisations meet the pace of said advancements, the attitude to adopt is one of continuous learning, rather than an in the moment approach.

People

Recognise which departments or teams already operate in an effective way, in relation to IT advancement, and emulate them throughout the larger company framework.

Technology

Identify technological areas that will have the biggest impact on the business. These highlighted parts should be the start point of the new development system.

Diversity

CIOs should promote a growth mindset- talents within the IT departments will have to become more diverse to match the variety of demands.

 

3. Implement a strategy

Creating a plan streamlines digital advancement; integrating targets and goalposts is paramount in monitoring the success and speed of an organisation’s transformation.

People

The introduction of new technology often fails or underperforms due to an absence of responsibility for it. Assemble a team to execute and supervise the plan to maximise success.

Technology

This is the area that requires the most attention when implementing a strategy for obvious reasons. CIOs should aim to accelerate the move to SaaS applications to gain a competitive advantage.

Diversity

Create a base plan that is flexible and can be adapted as the circumstances see fit. As mentioned before, the digital landscape changes quickly so it is important that the strategy can too.

Breaking down the beginning of a potentially daunting task allows you to take a step back and evaluate your business’ priorities; digital transformation can encompass a whole host of services so assessing what the needs of the organisation are is highly important.

Following these three simple steps will ensure you begin your digital journey in the right way and will put you on a path to technological success.

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