Transformation is underway and has been in the digital world – within 5-10 years, virtual reality is predicted to be mainstream, self driving cars will emerge in droves and IoT will continue to evolve. Companies, especially enterprise level, need to prepare their employees for the ongoing shift with extra training and knowledge to stay relevant. It’s one thing if the IT department adopts new tech, or training is offered in virtual reality – but if the general workforce is not engaged in digital transformation, the unit as a whole could suffer. How can you be proactive and embrace the ride in your company?
When discussions arise around a digital transformation journey, the focus is generally put on the technology. After all, in theory, it is technologies like machine learning, artificial intelligence, automation and additive manufacturing that drive the efficiencies and speed companies long for.
But digital transformation is not all about the technology. Digital transformation shifts the mindset of how organizations create value for their end-customers, and none of that would be possible without educated and agile employees. The technology is great, but companies need to ensure they are educating and empowering employees along the way.
This is an exciting time because it means a whole new dimension for employees to learn about process, prioritization and quicker decision-making. It is going to be an evolutionary model of how we all work. Therefore, as we all focus on our direct workforce planning for the digital transformation, we must consider the technologies we will utilize and what skills our employees must have to thrive in a new reality. Read more at: How To Prepare Your Workforce for a Digital Transformation
