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Are You Ready for a Digital Transformation? By Kevin Snow
W The key to deploying a digital technology solution to your company is to remember that the technology is only half of the equation. People are the other half.
e all realize the positive impact digital technology can have on our businesses and our lives. It can make our processes more efficient and give us greater insight into our clients. Normally in this column I introduce you to some cool tech tools that will do just that. But it is really easy for people and organizations to get overwhelmed by the neverending onslaught from the next “must have” piece of software. But digital technology is here to stay, and so is the never-ending change that it brings with it. So, what’s the solution to successfully transform your business with digital technology? The answer is mindset. You need to have a growth mindset. The idea of a growth mindset is not a new concept as it has been
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around for over three decades. But most people don’t understand what it is. A growth mindset is built on the belief that intelligence can be developed and that through effort, you can increase your intelligence and skills. The opposite is a fixed mindset where a person believes their intelligence is fixed and instead of developing them, they spend their time documenting their intelligence. Being trapped in a fixed mindset may slow down or, worse, completely derail the implementation of technology that can help your business grow. The key to deploying a digital technology solution to your company is to remember that the technology is only half of the equation. People are the other half. You need to help them develop the growth mindset alongside you. Successful digital transformation is all about: • Putting people at the center of everything you do • Empowering members of your team to take risks and innovate • Helping them view challenges and failures as an opportunity to learn In a successful transformation there are 6 areas of focus. 1. Business Strategy. Figure out your strategy before you invest in anything. Often leaders that are looking to enhance efficiency of
