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FEATURE addressing external factors that may be adding undue pressure to the team , but it ’ s more likely that restructuring the department is the solution .
Finally , organisational design is another common source of friction within a department . If ignored , this disorganisation can lead to internal conflict , resulting in suboptimal results across the entire organisation . But before you can restructure your IT department and restore harmony among employees , you must first ensure you have a clear understanding of the department ’ s inner workings – only then can you begin restructuring and problem-solving .
How can businesses protect themselves against Digital Transformation failure ?
Again , Digital Transformation extends well beyond simply adopting new technologies ; it is a fundamental change to the entire business and requires the attention of diverse leaders . Although it may seem like the IT department takes on the brunt of the work , they should not be left to deal with Digital Transformation in a silo . Instead , as the IT team onboards new technology , other leaders should work together to create processes that will enable the organisation to continuously restructure and adapt to future innovations and technologies .
IF YOUR BUSINESS SUDDENLY CAN ’ T KEEP UP WITH MARKET DEMANDS , THIS CAN BE A SIGN OF TROUBLE IN THE IT DEPARTMENT .
Digital Transformation is not just the responsibility of your IT department , and organisations that think so are setting themselves up for a rough ride .
Ensuring this across-team approach to Digital Transformation is crucial for short-term and long-term success . www . intelligentcxo . com
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