“When digital transformation is done right, it’s like a caterpillar turning into a butterfly, but when done wrong, all you have is a really fast caterpillar.”- George Westerman.

Digital Transformation is perhaps a part of discussion in every boardroom or CEO’s cabin. It feels like enterprises are on a gun point to implement digital transformation strategy. Brands like Airbnb and Uber have shown how they are more than just a mobile app and have transformed their processes, infrastructure, as well as core business models to expand their horizons and please their customers.

Now, as the movement of digital transformation is new, not everyone knows how to go about implementing it in the right way. However, there are some dos and don’ts which may help you to enhance the experience of your customers in the right way. Today, we will discuss them at length:

Do Take Support

Senior stakeholders are the ones who can help you drive digital transformation in the right way as they are more aware of the culture that drives it. But before you go about doing so, ensure that you conduct ample amount of research and do not over expect as digital transformation gradual process.

Keep assessing your progress along the way and ensure that you focus more on process, people and production iteration. Figure out the kind of processes and technologies your organization would need to fulfill its objectives and you’re likely to be successful.

Do Not Start without a Vision

Like we’ve always known, digital transformation is not just about implementing different technologies. Thriving in today’s competition asks for you to follow a specific structure, culture, leadership, organization goals and digital vision. These elements must be well-aligned with each other. So, what’s the importance of vision?

Having a vision provides you with a bigger picture and helps you understand what your organization will look like after a few years. It also gives you the right transformation direction so that you can collaborate with your workforce and work towards your achieving your goals. Make a note of your vision and create tangible steps as to how you will go about achieving it.

Do Tread Slowly

According to a lot of experts, taking baby steps towards digital transformation is extremely important. Enforced digital transformation doesn’t work for every organization, every time. Decide whether or not it is the right time for you to make the transformation and what are the types of digital transformation enablers you would want. Seek help from digital transformation consulting company experts if you can.

Do Not Judge the Drawbacks

When you embark upon digital transformation, there are likely to be some pitfalls involved. But do not undermine the importance of A/B testing when you are undergoing such a phase. Get feedback from the authorities and digital transformation experts and try to overcome the drawbacks along with your technical team.

In a Nutshell

We hope the above dos and don’ts will help you take right steps in the right direction. Transformation your organizational structure in a way that it adheres to the agile methodology is transformation per se. Even if it is not exactly Digital Transformation. We wish you the best!