I am trying to understand what are the key skills on the ground that would be pivotal for moving our company to a digital first organization? Have you trialed anything in your organization? What are the skills and trainings you recommend that would be beneficial for the CDIO function at a high level to at least be prepared for the digital disruption in the next two years?
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Director, Technology Services & Telus Health, Procurement8 days ago
Transitioning to a digital-first organization is a significant undertaking that requires a combination of technical, strategic, and cultural shifts. Here are some key skills and training areas that are pivotal for this transformation:Key Skills
Digital Literacy
Data Analytics
Proficiency in tools like SQL, Python, R, and data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI.
Cybersecurity
Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and practices.
Ability to implement and manage security protocols to protect digital assets.
Cloud Computing
Understanding of cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
Skills in cloud architecture and services.
Aile Methodologies
Proficiency in Agile frameworks like Scrum or Kanban.
Skills in designing user-centric digital products.
Proficiency in tools like Sketch, Figma, or Adobe XD.
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Change Management
Skills in managing organizational change.
Ability to lead and support teams through digital transformation.
Leadership and Strategic Thinking
Digital Transformation Courses
Courses from platforms like Coursera, edX, or LinkedIn Learning on digital transformation strategies.
Data Science and Analytics
you can also get Certifications like Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate or IBM Data Science Professional Certificate.
Cybersecurity Certifications. AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, or Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect.
Agile and Project Management
Cloud Certifications
Change Management
Certifications like Prosci Change Management Certification or courses on change management from reputable institutions.
In many organizations, including TELUS, the following initiatives have been trialed to support digital transformation:
Digital Literacy Programs
Company-wide training sessions to improve digital skills.
Hackathons and Innovation Labs
Encouraging employees to develop innovative solutions and experiment with new technologies.
Agile Transformation
Implementing Agile methodologies across teams to improve flexibility and responsiveness.
Cloud Migration Projects
Moving legacy systems to the cloud to improve scalability and reduce costs.
Data-Driven Decision Making
Establishing data governance frameworks and promoting a culture of data-driven decision-making.
Cybersecurity Awareness
Regular training and simulations to improve cybersecurity awareness and preparedness.
Customer-Centric Design
Focusing on user experience and customer feedback to drive product development.
By focusing on these skills and training areas, and by trialing initiatives that promote a digital-first culture, the CDIO function can be well-prepared to navigate the digital disruption in the coming years.
CTO in Healthcare and Biotech6 days ago
My answer will focus on soft skills, since these ones for me are the foundation of a successful digital transformation in my experience doing so:Tolerance to frustration ( There will be many expectations about the project, some people will be excited about it, some will be negative and others will be intrigued. There could be people who at the least insignificance thing will switch sides. Keeping morale high is essential. Since I don’t know the size of your company it could be impossible to talk to all the company, but convey the message to leaders spread out to the whole organization to maintain higher morale and the same project’s vision. Be proactive not reactive ).
Communication ( Essential to all people involved. Choose wisely which tools to be used, frequency of communications, the tone you have to use ( Aiming for call2action ) and the sense of urgency when it’s needed ).
Change management ( There will be bosses/leaders who don’t have the “guts” to change those team members who are stalling or blocking the project. Be prepared to remove those in leadership positions or fire them if necessary )
VP of IT6 days ago
Without knowing more about the organization's structure, technology stack, or people's skill levels, it's difficult to provide a focused solution, and any recommendations may end up being too generic. However, aside from the technology aspect, one critical area that needs attention is the organizational culture and mindset. Here are a few suggestions:1. Align employee goals. In larger organizations, these goals may be well-documented but often get lost in the process of cascading down, leading to misalignment across teams and higher management.
2. Encourage feedback from those on the ground—the doers and contributors. Their insights should be consolidated, as there’s often a disconnect between proposals and the realities on the ground. One size doesn’t fit all, and some of the latest technologies may not integrate well with older systems. Sometimes, people simply go through the motions to check a box, without delivering real benefits.
3. If your business is customer-focused, prioritize addressing customer pain points and streamline data. This will provide valuable insights and improve decision-making.
4. Simplify processes to enable faster rollouts. If the first and second reviews aren’t effective, don’t add more layers of reviews—change the reviewers instead.
Director in Manufacturing3 days ago
Excellent long answers already so here’s a short one- try to select team members with diverse backgrounds and experience with many different technologies who like to continually learn. Who was the first one who brought up AI to you? Who brought up using Cloud to you? The team can’t only have this type of people buy you need some who are out there experimentingDirector in Manufacturing3 days ago
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1. Leadership and Vision:
Build alignment at the C-level about what digital first means for the organization. Be clear about the expected outcome of the digital-first. For example, are you going national vs staying regional? What is your retail vs online delivery model etc?
2. Digital Leadership skills:
Once you are clear on the expectations, then identify capabilities that need to be built across the company. Which then leads to identifying technical capabilities required to support business capabilities. For example, moving to public cloud, or agile/scrum. Tools such as LeanIX may help
3. Change Management skill:
This is the hardest part - bringing everyone along the journey. Some people may lose something, but it's an opportunity to gain new skills. For example, training employees to work in an agile way
4. Technical Proficiency skills:
○ Cloud Computing
○ DevSecOps
○ CyberSecurity
○ Data Analytics
○ Microservice, Event Driven Architecture, Serverless
○ AI/ML - identifying use cases to support the business capabilities
5. Customer-centric approach skills
○ Customer Journey Mapping
○ Design Thinking
○ UX Design
○ Creating Customer Focus Groups and building a feedback loop
○ Digital Marketing
6. Product Management and Agile practice skill
○ Agile methodologies - Depending on the size of your company it could be a combination of scrum, kanban, SaFe, etc. Building skill sets to support these methodologies such as Agile coach, Scrum Masters
7. Innovation
○ Hackathons to foster collaboration
○ Brainstorming sessions
8. Collaboration and Communication skills and tools
○ Digital Collaboration tools such as Slack, MS Teams, Confluence, Sharepoint, Monday.com
○ Communication - Keeping the organization informed about the change, and listening to the voice of the employee.