Organizational Readiness, Are you REALLY ready?
Is your organization ready for that large-scale information technology implementation? Even minor technology implementations or upgrades can be a disruptor to your business, and major changes can be such a disruptor that not managing it properly can doom even the best IT implementation plans. Before you engage in such an endeavor, it is important to remember that technology is the enabler, it is not the end result. Achieving the desired end results of optimization and efficiency requires that the people using the technology to complete their jobs must be prepared for success as well. VSTI-Partners engages with organizations of all sizes (and their system integrators) to support this readiness. So what does 'readiness' even mean?
Organizational readiness is a focus on the alignment and preparation of staff, constituents and partners for the changes that are inherent in any technology modernization effort. The planning and execution of a readiness plan that complements the technology implementation plan is critical for any successful IT modernization effort. Not planning for the investment of time and resources into these activities ensures that at best the efficiencies new technology brings are significantly delayed if not completely unachievable.
Over the next few weeks we will share details about each of the components of readiness that are important to consider. These components include:
System Selection and Requirements that originate with your business need
Experience Design
Executive Sponsorship
Too Far, Too Fast
Operating Model review and alignment
Communications – Internal and External
Policies, Operating Procedures and Training
Change Management and Adoption
Performance Management and Data Analytics
Bringing these components together does not have to be challenging. Each is aligned to the size and scale of the organization and technological change that is planned. In our next blog we will tackle System Selection and Requirements – the foundation for making a 'people' informed decision into the technology selection process.
If you are ready to embark on a transformational adventure or are already engaged in one and recognize that more focus is needed on organizational readiness, VSTI-Partners can help. Contact us to learn how.