BLogS
-
The 3 Pillars of Digital Transformation – Using Technology to Optimise your Business
Driving seismic change in business requires a clear-cut plan of attack to pull off successfully. That means securing clarity of vision from leadership; buy-in from your team members; a thorough understanding of the business processes to be overhauled in your changes and, of course, an overview of how technology feeds into all these factors. This last…
-
The 3 Pillars of Digital Transformation – Understanding Your Business Processes, And Why They’re Key To A Successful Digital Transformation
Change is an integral part of any business’ growth journey. Managing that change effectively is the lifeblood of successful business leadership. Shepherding your business through a digital transformation is no different. But in order to manage change, especially one as exhaustive as a digital transformation, you must have a handle on where you’re starting from.…
-
The 3 Pillars of Digital Transformation – Why People Should be at the Heart of Transforming Your Business
How does a business effectively manage change? Moreover, how does a business effectively manage change when undergoing something as sweeping as a digital transformation? Digital transformation can unlock a business’ unrealised potential and catapult SMEs into the next level of growth and development. But the cost of getting the formula wrong and failing to correctly…
-
Helping your SME to thrive in the digital age: Dodging pitfalls
Managing a small or medium-sized business (SME) in today’s fast-paced world, dealing with the fallout of a global pandemic, ongoing skills gaps, and a relentless financial downturn, leaves you feeling inundated. Everywhere you look, there’s talk about the digital age’s potential and how it can substantially improve your business. Yet keeping pace with the rapid…
-
Helping your SME to thrive in the digital age: Busting myths
Operating a small or medium-sized business (SME) in the current dynamic environment can leave you feeling swamped. And it’s no wonder. You’re grappling with the repercussions of a worldwide pandemic, battling persistent labour shortages, all whilst managing a business in a continuous economic crisis. No matter where you look, you’re told about the potential advantages…
-
From vision to victory: The role of leadership in digital transformation
Digital transformation is not a buzzword. It is a reality that every small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) in the UK and Ireland must embrace. According to a recent report by Microsoft, 54% of UK SMEs accelerated their digital transformation plans in 2020, and 71% of Irish SMEs increased their use of digital tools in…
-
The digital catalyst: Transforming business challenges into opportunities
Technology is changing the world at an unprecedented pace. Every day, new innovations and solutions emerge, creating new possibilities and challenges for businesses of all sizes and sectors. Customers are becoming more demanding and expect faster, better, and more personalised services. Businesses that fail to adapt to these changing expectations risk losing their competitive edge…
-
Lessons From Blackberry, LEGO and UPS on building resilience
Blackberry In the late 2000s, Blackberry was one of the most popular consumer and corporate phone brands in the world. With a 20% share of the phone market, Blackberry was making gains across the industry. And yet, in 2016 Blackberry announced its departure from the mobile phone industry, with a share of 0.0% and just…
-
Key Elements of a Resilient Business Model
Building resilience as a business helps organisations to understand and deal with unforeseen events. With the rising climate crisis and accompanying bills, as well as recessions, global conflicts and disruption to supply lines, having the processes in place that help a business to adapt to challenging events and improve productivity while doing so can limit…
