DLC | Digital Legit CompanyIn an optimal digital world there is a seamless connection between the business (end-users) and the facilitating IT systems (IT department). Mistakes rarely occur, it just works effortlessly. All devices (pc, laptop, tablet, smartphone) with multiple different systems and apps are working perfectly together. Editing some information in with the device of choice in application A will trigger the required sequence of events through the complete process and related IT chain. Again, it just works. Your background, language, technical know-how is no longer relevant. Everyone is using the same information and systems, in harmony, no matter where you are on our planet, any time, any place, any language.Before going back to reality, which unfortunately is a completely different story, we first would like to share this;There is or seems to be a major misunderstanding between digitization and digitalization. Here are both concepts:• Digitization is creating a digital version of analog or physical things such as paper documents, photographs, sounds and more. In short, going from analog to digital.• In business, digitalization is more often about transforming business operations by using digital technologies and a much broader use and context of digitized data. Huge benefits can be expected if executed correctly.To transform businesses towards digitalization, you need to digitize enough actions and processes before you even could start thinking of Business Transformation. Many organizations are confronted with a lot of challenges in addition to the challenge of digital transformation. Dealing with organizational culture, change and impact management, traditions and behavior of personnel who are not ready or prepared for the implications of digital transformation. Digitalization, after all, means change- and change triggers anxiety and possible disruption.Back to reality; If you desire to start a digital transformation project you require a broad range of skills to help the change and impact management side of the project to prevent the following outcome;• Expiring (IT) projects: Out of time, budget and or scope delivery• Delay and failure to achieve goals, targets• No harmony between the Business and IT strategy• Maintaining legacy (IT) systems as a backup• Lack of support and disrupting behavior delaying or preventing a successful implementation• Losing lots of unnecessarily time• Not onboarding the employees in the "new, ONE way of working" Where to start?1. Formulate a crystal-clear vision, strategic plan and goal2. Involve the business leadership3. Be creative and involve the employees 4. Mistakes will be made, learn, adjust and evolve5. …DLC is your trusted-advisor for independent advice regarding your digital transformation efforts. Based on scientific knowledge and experience with "what goes wrong in (IT) projects?", DLC stands for bridging the gap between business and IT. We believe in managing change and innovation efforts by managing the impact of change. Having trouble achieving the transformation goals? Are you ready to take the next steps? Contact us @ info@dlc.technology