We’ve all been in this situation where we’re being asked to do something that takes us out of our comfort zone. Whether you are being asked to volunteer to chair a committee at your child’s school, create a presentation on a topic you didn’t even know how to spell yesterday or deliver a speech in front of a crowd, change can be difficult. Must I eat my peas?
The fact is that you may not want to eat your peas, but there’s a reason they were put in front of you. Although it may seem like pure torture to get them down, you know they are good for you. Yes, the idea has crossed your mind how you can hide them in a napkin to avoid them. Maybe nobody will notice, but you know that strategy isn’t a winner.
Similar to our personal lives, change in business process or systems can be downright painful. You’ve heard the buzz about digital transformation and don’t disagree that you need to address how your company will move forward in this new world, but it’s hard to change when you may not feel anything is broken. The fact is, your company will inevitably be left behind, while your competitors reap the rewards of richer, deeper relationships with their customers. Companies have to embrace change to remain viable.
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Digital transformation isn’t easy, but you can navigate the waters best if you surround yourself with smart people who can help guide you along the way. Not unlike consulting a physical trainer when you want to prepare for your first marathon, you don’t need to go it alone. Look to outside experts to provide management consulting, strategy and solution planning to guide you in your journey, to get the support you need to make the best decisions for your company. Spend the time upfront gathering insights, sizing up capabilities and analyzing gaps and opportunities. Developing your digital vision and high level goals will take time, but forge ahead and eat your peas!
