THE ROADMAP TO DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

You may already have a general awareness about the technologies and methods of digital transformation but are not quite sure where to start. You may also be unaware of the waypoints in a digital transformation, or the effects it can have across your organization.

From the enabling technologies, to the drivers and accelerators of digital change, this brief series introduces you to the technologies, in context, and gives an overview of the transformation journey. This engaging and informative package contains course content from 3 of our eLearning modules. It is the ideal primer for leaders, managers, and team-members coming to terms with digital transformation in their organizations.

Table of Contents

Digital Technologies and Platforms

The ultimate challenge for any business is how fast and how far to go on the path to digital transformation. In this module, we provide an introduction to the basic technologies that are the cornerstones of the digital revolution. What are the drivers, and what are the challenges?

This module covers:

  • The Key Enablers and Accelerators
  • Four Drivers of The Digital Economy
  • Digital Transformation Challenges

We also provide you with a basic understanding and overview of cloud computing, as it forms the basis for anything else digital.

The Digital Transformation Journey

So, what is necessary in order to take on the transformation journey? Firstly, you need to identify the right digital initiatives by designing a digital strategy.

We highlight the four phases or key elements to consider. Businesses need short-term, pragmatic moves that meet customer expectations and protect core business, while creating building blocks for the future.

In this module, we teach you:

  • How to Start the Digital Transformation Journey
  • The Blueprint for Digital Transformation
  • How to Make DX Work in Your Organization
  • Digital is (Almost) All About The Customer

And we provide an overview on influencing strategies for DX.

Transforming to The Digital Enterprise

Digital transformation sits atop the strategic agenda for enterprises, according to a Forbes Insights and Hitachi survey of almost 600 top executives worldwide. It is not an easy undertaking. Its most difficult task is to change the way we think.

Technology is at the core of every digital transformation, with the digital transformation imperative ushering in an era of unprecedented change. However, digital transformation is not about technology. Rather, it uses technology as a means to an end and goes beyond business. Digital transformation (DX) is as much about the transformation of how individuals work and the cultures of organizations as it is about technology.

In this module, we explore:

  • Where Do Companies Feel They Are?
  • What Exactly is Digital Transformation?
  • Why Embark on the Digital Transformation Journey?
  • Who Leads the Digital Transformation Efforts?
  • Top Challenges
  • The Six Stages of DX and their Support Pillars

We also provide some insights into the success factors for digital transformation.