To effectively introduce change to a team, an organization, a customer, or a market, there has to be a compelling reason. Early adopters have it easy - how can established organizations, teams, products see the same results?
Over the years, the slow growth of Shadow IT has really been the canary in the coal mine, the formative stages of an organization's Digital Transformation - people using Information and Technology to automate internal processes, get closer to the customer, and transform products and services.
To truly excel in a digital business, your internal Team must be present, participating, and truly engaged. This important component of your Great Digital Business will be a big differentiator.
What makes Data an especially difficult – and valuable – component of your Great Digital Business? Here’s a hint: don't leave data management solely in the hands of your tech teams in IT, Finance, and Marketing - the big payoffs will come when you involve Human Resources. (Part of a series)
The changing nature of 'product' is disrupting industry in completely different ways than innovations from the past. This component of your Great Digital Business is often the catalyst - and here are some ways to think how it will connect with other Digital efforts in your business. (Part of a series)
The best companies are radically focused on a great customer experience. As your customer base shifts to a digital, mobile mindset, Customer Relationships needs to be part of your Great Digital Business. (Part of a series)
A great place to start your digital journey - leveraging the skills, knowledge, and understanding of the information and technology that drives your internal operations. This is the first component of a Great Digital Business. (Part of a series)
When transforming into a Digital Business, stay away from technology specifics and concerns about control. Focus on identifying the critical areas of your business that can and should leverage connection, collaboration, and intelligence. (First in a series)
The IoT presents companies with a choice - top line revenue growth or bottom line earnings improvement. Which is the right focus for your organization? Let’s start by figuring out how to connect this new-wave “digital thinking” to your enterprise strategy.
Many businesses are digital already; it's sometimes called "shadow IT", but if you really open your eyes, it's out in the open, for all to see. Can you pivot to take advantage of it? It's a leadership challenge, and a great opportunity.