7 common transformation mistakes and how to avoid them

04/07/25 at 03:00 AM

7 common transformation mistakes and how to avoid them 
CIO; by Patrizia Licata; 4/3/25 
Just because technology solutions are readily available doesn’t mean transformation will automatically succeed. ... Knowing what’s at stake, here are some key mistakes and misconceptions to avoid in order to help ensure digital transformation success.

  1. Transformation is an entirely technological issue ...
  2. Entrust turnkey skills to third parties ...
  3. Force change from above ...
  4. Not measuring the resources available ...
  5. Don’t think long term ...
  6. Neglecting software integration needs ...
  7. Underestimating the power of mindset ...

To mitigate problems, communicate and manage change, Pagnini says, “It’s like building a new lane on a highway,” he says. “There’s work in progress that creates inconvenience, so you need to put up signs to inform about progress, and expected times and benefits. So internal communication on projects and managing escalations is essential.” [Continue reading ...]

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