#191 Digital Transformation for the C-Suite

Welcome to our latest podcast episode where we discuss the importance of embracing digital transformation. Our guest expert, Leilani Bloomquist, shares her insights on how organizations can better manage the process. Join us as we explore the different facets of digital transformation and provide a comprehensive overview of the journey. The Integral Role of LeadershipAdapting to digital transformation requires strong leadership and complete buy-in from the C-suite. Leilani draws from her experience transitioning from a traditional marketing project manager to a digital-focused role. Essentially, it's about applying traditional management skills—tracking timelines, assigning roles, overseeing deliverables—but with an added focus on how technology impacts the organization's workings, which she terms as a crucial facet of digital project management.The early buy-in of leaders is invaluable because they shape the technology's role and potential future uses within the organization. By actively participating in the adoption process, they provide a reassuring presence to the team members and help cultivate a culture of technological adaptability within the organization. Just Going Beyond ToolsDigital transformation extends beyond integrating advanced tools into the workplace. Indeed, for Leilani, it also involves meeting customers where they are and providing them with a personalized experience. Successfully marrying people skills with technology goes a long way in helping companies adapt to change and grow seamlessly.The most significant hurdle to this change is the company's success, which makes them question the need to alter established procedures and systems. However, companies that proactively invest in transformation during their successful phases tend to stay ahead in the increasingly competitive market. Anticipating Change – A Constant in BusinessThe critical takeaway from Leilani's discourse is that digital transformation is not merely about adopting innovative technologies. Instead, it is about successfully integrating people, processes, and technology. To keep up with the rapidly evolving digital landscape, businesses need to foster a culture that embraces change and prioritizes clear communication.Leilani's experience-rich insight sheds light on how companies can anticipate change as a constant in business. For businesses to thrive amidst constant transformation, they must value flexibility, strong leadership, and strategic planning. These factors, coupled with a focus on operational efficiency and customer engagement, would help them navigate the digital journey successfully.

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Darren Pulsipher, Chief Solution Architect for Public Sector at Intel, investigates effective change leveraging people, process, and technology. Which digital trends are a flash in the pan—and which will form the foundations of lasting change? With in-depth discussion and expert interviews, Embracing Digital Transformation finds the signal in the noise of the digital revolution. People Workers are at the heart of many of today’s biggest digital transformation projects. Learn how to transform public sector work in an era of rapid disruption, including overcoming the security and scalability challenges of the remote work explosion. Processes Building an innovative IT organization in the public sector starts with developing the right processes to evolve your information management capabilities. Find out how to boost your organization to the next level of data-driven innovation. Technologies From the data center to the cloud, transforming public sector IT infrastructure depends on having the right technology solutions in place. Sift through confusing messages and conflicting technologies to find the true lasting drivers of value for IT organizations.