“Critical friends” are the experts you surround yourself with when you’re in the middle of a complex
business led, technology transformation.
While our team operate as trusted advisors to CEOs, offering “experienced-based” (independent & impartial) advice, they are not Consultants looking to expand the relationship in order for the pyramid to follow.
The journey of transformation can be challenging, and even with good intentions, efforts often falter before they can gain momentum. While there can be various reasons for the failure of digital transformation efforts, here are three common (albeit not exlusive) factors that contribute to such failures:
1. Lack of Clear Strategy and Vision
2. Inadequate Change Management
3. Insufficient Skill Sets and TalentOur team represent the most impressive technology leaders in the industry, all of whom are ex Fortune 500/equivalent CIOs/CTOs now pursuing a portfolio career. While there can be various reasons for the failure of digital transformation efforts, here are some of the areas our team can help you with:
1.Provide a clear Strategy and Vision
One of the primary reasons for failure is the absence of a well-defined digital transformation strategy and a clear vision for the organisation. Our people can help deliver a clear roadmap and understanding of how digital technologies can support your business objectives, aligning your efforts, making effective decisions, and managing resources efficiently. Providing a strategic direction can help avoid confusion, resistance to change, as well as give you an ability to measure progress effectively.
2. Focus on change leadership
Successful digital transformation requires more than just implementing new technologies; it often involves significant organisational and cultural changes. Failure to address the human aspect of transformation can lead to resistance, low adoption rates, and a lack of employee engagement. Our team can help you with a change management strategy that involve effective communication, employee training, and leadership support to guide employees through the transformation process and help them embrace the changes.3. Address critical talent gaps
Addressing insufficient Skill Sets and Talent: Digital transformation often requires new skill sets and expertise that may not be present within the organization. Failure to assess and address the skills gap can impede the successful implementation of digital initiatives. Our team can help you identify the skills required for digital transformation and either coach existing employees or help hire new talent with the necessary competencies. Additionally, they can help you foster a culture of continuous learning and provide employees with opportunities to develop new digital skills.
