{"id":10446,"date":"2020-05-13T07:00:58","date_gmt":"2020-05-13T07:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yeeply.com\/en\/?p=10446"},"modified":"2021-03-26T13:16:59","modified_gmt":"2021-03-26T13:16:59","slug":"top-digital-transformation-challenges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yeeply.com\/en\/blog\/digitalization\/top-digital-transformation-challenges\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 digital transformation challenges (and how to overcome them)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Yeeply has already posted quite a great deal on the <\/span>digital transformation of companies<\/b>. And we\u2019ll keep on doing so as there are companies that still find this digital transformation process problematic.<\/span><\/p>\n

We\u2019d like to discuss here what the <\/span>biggest challenges in digital transformation <\/b>are and how to overcome them. Please read and learn how to anticipate these digitalisation challenges and avoid delays in your company\u2019s digital transformation roadmap.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Top 5 challenges in digital transformation<\/span><\/h2>\n

Setting up a <\/span>digital transformation strategy<\/b> is not easy despite the great advantages it entails. This is so because companies must also face several challenges that come along with this <\/span>digital transformation<\/span><\/a>. Let\u2019s have a look at which of them are the most common and how to avoid them.<\/span><\/p>\n

#1 Resistance to change<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Changes need to be made to achieve digital transformation. Source: Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Some people just love changes. However, the most widespread stance in companies is to stick to the preceding way of doing things. Digital transformation implies <\/span>a deep mind-set change<\/b>, which \u2014 ideally \u2014 should be promoted from the top management down.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, resistance to change is common for employees and managers alike. Changing routines, uncertainty… Some workers even fear to lose their jobs to such changes or harbour the idea that some newcomer is trying to impose <\/span>new work methods<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Transparency<\/b> is the best weapon available to tackle this resistance to change. It\u2019s very important to know how to convey to employees the idea that change is necessary in order to be on the same page as industry leaders. All employees must understand the <\/span>reasons<\/b> behind this digital transformation strategy, the <\/span>steps<\/b> that are going to be taken to achieve it and the <\/span>digital transformation benefits<\/b> to be drawn.<\/span><\/p>\n

Likewise, the company must offer <\/span>the necessary training and support<\/b> to ensure that all employees are motivated, find their feet regarding the changes introduced, and internalise the new work processes.<\/span><\/p>\n

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? Related content: <\/strong>5 Companies with the most remarkable digital transformation strategies<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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#2 Lack of insight as to digital channels<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Business data analytics. Source: Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Some companies have barely landed in the digital world. Others have already taken some steps but have yet to finish their work to introduce themselves to this new environment because they are not sure about what they want to achieve by g<\/strong><\/span>rowing digitally<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

As with other corporate matters, having a strategy with well-defined objectives<\/strong> is essential to get digital transformation on the right track. Implementing isolated measures without being clear about the sought-after aim may prove utterly useless.<\/p>\n

Here are some steps to set your company\u2019s goals up in the digital world just in case you need it:<\/span><\/p>\n