Recently, Steve Brodrick, the Chief Transformation Officer at Alteryx, attended a digital transformation summit where he met with 30 industry leaders. Through his many discussions, he discovered 3 key points on how change-makers are seeking to unlock the power of analytics to create value and drive transformation.
Firstly, Brodrick noticed that although every forward-thinking company is in the midst of a digital transformation, the best companies understand that it is not just about technology. He says, “let’s put it this way: the best technology in the world can’t help you create effective change if your people aren’t on board and your processes aren’t aligned”. Leaders need to communicate to ensure their organization is aligned to support and maintain the changes they want to make.
Brodrick also learned that companies need to focus on building resilience during a downturn, which involves crafting sustainable strategies. In doing so, it is essential to move from a “survive to thrive” mentality, which involves leveraging tools like Alteryx that create value now and in the long term.
Finally, Brodrick learned that change management equals people management. Successfully implementing transformational change requires correctly anticipating the impact of change on people at every level within your organization, while also winning support from senior leadership. He highlights how understanding the human thought process and creating an environment of inclusion is crucial to bringing people along during a transformation.
Digital transformation is essential for companies seeking to thrive in today’s fast-paced world, and Brodrick’s takeaways only further highlights their importance.
Read Brodrick’s takeaways directly in his article.
