{"id":2983,"date":"2021-08-16T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-16T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.focushq.com\/?post_type=fhq_free_resources&p=2983"},"modified":"2021-09-27T16:55:15","modified_gmt":"2021-09-27T06:55:15","slug":"delivering-a-digital-business-transformation","status":"publish","type":"fhq_free_resources","link":"https:\/\/www.focushq.com\/free-resources\/delivering-a-digital-business-transformation\/","title":{"rendered":"Delivering A Digital Led Business Transformation"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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There is no doubt that the global pandemic has accelerated digital transformation and created significant challenges for organisations worldwide.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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To stay ahead of the curve, many organisations have rushed to jump on the bandwagon without actually fully comprehending what it takes to deliver a digital business transformation. Without a doubt, the digital transformation requires more than just technology; but rather, it entails collaboration and optimisation across processes and business ecosystems. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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As a result, the human element is key across all organisation levels. In other words, digital transformation is actually making businesses more human, and this is exactly what organisations need in order to navigate these challenging times.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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In this article, we will share valuable information on how to deliver a successful business transformation using technology. We strongly hope that this post will enable you and your organisation to undertake a successful and meaningful digital led transformation (if you didn\u2019t create your digital transformation strategy yet).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Delivering a digital led business transformation – General background<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
  2. 5 critical steps to delivering a successful digital transformation<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

    1. Delivering A Digital Led Business Transformation – General Background<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n
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    Technology plays a key role in every business transformation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    But first, let\u2019s define the term \u201cdigital\u201d. There are lots of definitions around, so the meaning you could give to this term depends on your own perspective and situation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    As a general rule, you may agree that \u201cdigital\u201d is a way of working that leverages technology to create value in new markets, enhances customer and employee experience, and builds foundational capabilities that support the enterprise.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    In the current business environment, the term “digital” is related to helping businesses create new ways of working that automate some processes, connect them to their partners and staff more effectively, allow new products and services to be developed, and enable deeper insights and improved decision support.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Typically, people associate the term \u201cdigital\u201d with relatively new technologies. But in truth, digital technology depends on some foundation technologies (e.g., technologies that include data management). Thus, digital enablers such as cloud computing, machine learning, or artificial intelligence, they all rely on foundation technologies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Therefore, it would be best to see the term “digital” through the lens of both foundation technologies and innovation technologies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Here is an example of how digital technologies have changed employees work experience and the way people run and operate their businesses.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Think of the energy industry where major changes occurred over the last years, such as the move to renewable and the digital adoption by customers and consumers. Technology plays a key part in this industry. For example, manual asset inspections have been replaced by drone technology.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    So, drones have replaced humans in the energy sector as they can produce high-definition, 3D measures for utility assets. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Today, drones are slowly being replaced by satellite technology with high definition cameras. As a result, human-based inspection cycles that took 3 to 5 years have become 6-months cycles using drones, and this will soon become a daily cycle of inspection using satellites. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    We\u2019ve shared the example above to highlight how quickly technology and its applications change. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    However, remember that technology can be costly, particularly if you\u2019re not clear about the benefits and what you\u2019re trying to do. Employee resistance is also likely as they may feel threatened by these changes. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    For this reason, you need to define a clear digital transformation strategy to achieve your desired outcomes. Below you will find five essential steps that you may want to consider when structuring your plan to deliver a successful digital led business transformation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    2. 5 Critical Steps To Delivering A Successful Digital Transformation <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n
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    1.<\/strong> Preparing and aligning the organisation (including the leadership team)\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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    At this stage, you need to consider the following key aspects:<\/span><\/p>\n

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