8 Lessons in Digital Transfromation – #1

Lesson 1 - Lead with purpose

Clarity through complexity

A mountain climber must leave everything inessential behind on her quest for the summit. In the same way, challenging business conditions make it necessary to return to first principles. Why does the business exist? What is its purpose? What does it do best? Why do people work there and not somewhere else? How can it change customers’ lives for the better? Companies that animate digital transformation with this clear sense of purpose succeed because their true goals stay front and centre. They can experiment and learn without losing focus. They can measure progress toward defined outcomes and invest in technology that delivers results.
 
Digital Transformation and implementing Knowledge Management tools or ERP Systems are significant changes for many organisations.  Leadership’s role in managing these changes is key to the journey’s success.  The first step toward a digital transformation journey is to acknowledge that it is a journey and an ever-evolving world.  It is therefore vital for leadership to become the ambassadors of digital transformation within organisations.  
 
The 3 key things to lead with are:
 

1.  Purpose, mission, strategy

Revisiting purpose (why we’re here) and mission (what we want to accomplish) is never a waste of time. It’s especially critical before building a digital strategy (how we’re going to do it). Each decision should draw a bright line back to the fundamentals.

2.  Take an ambitious look forward

A rock-solid foundation means you can explore without fear of losing your way. Knowing your mission reduces the risk of exploring new technology. You always know when you’re moving in the right direction.

3.  Treat transformation as an evolving journey

Your purpose may stay solid, but how you achieve it can and should adapt as conditions, customer needs and technology change.

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Microsoft E-book: 8 real-world digital transformation lessons

 

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