…and how to avoid them

The Top 7 ChallengesOrganizations Face Adopting Technology

The mind must see visual

achievement“of the purpose”

before action is initiated.--Mark R. Douglas

preface

There’s a fundamental misunderstanding that technology:

1.Is a business strategy for business needs.

2.Will create processes3.Will run a business4.Solutions come ready to use

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Isolated Implementations2challenge

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Project teams build technologies disconnected from the work that

the solution is designed to impact.

Embark on technology initiatives with a defined strategy that integrates cross-functional business processes and

that strengthens a value generating activity chain.

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CultureA culture of reuse is negated by silos where shared services are focused on the enterprise –level only.

Socialize intra-departmental strategies to break down barriers and demonstrate the significance of collective

solutioning.

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Change Habits

People tend to view technology as the change instead of the underlying needs of the company which are always changing.

Break the habit of responding to change and instead, position your organization to anticipate it.

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Business Structure

Organization structures are ignored when it comes to technology adoption; as a result,

ownership and responsibilities are challenged.

Silo at work

Organizations must employ value-chain processes based on contributing activities that level silos and deliver services horizontally as well as vertically.

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Organizational Barriers

Lack of coordinating and aligning business needs with IT resources.

Internal barriers may stem from challenge #1: Misunderstanding of technology and how it applies to

departmental functions. Adoption requires multilateral buy-in.

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Anticipated value is not experienced by the Business.

Value to The Business

He’s getting no value from the new system

Adoption is easier when the technology is inherent and not convoluted.

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You!

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