Key Strategies to Combat Digital Transformation Fatigue

Tiredness from digital transformation is a real possibility, particularly if it remains a lofty goal rather than a set of specific initiatives that employees can take to improve their own work lives.

FREMONT, CA: Any transformation is a difficult and time-consuming endeavor, and digital transformation is no exception. The process can be overwhelming for both the architects and the recipients of digital transformation initiatives, particularly when communication is ambiguous, objectives are misinterpreted, and end goals are not defined.

Often, the focus of digital transformation is on evolving technology, with the human element added as an afterthought. This can aggravate the situation. Businesses that attempt to rethink multiple initiatives at the same time without a strong emphasis on the human element will instantly succumb to digital transformation fatigue.

The pandemic has heightened the risk of digital burnout among IT teams, which have been working even longer hours to provide critical new digital functionalities at breakneck speed. Early "on-the-job learning" and problem-solving became more difficult when the IT team relocated, and it became an even bigger issue when employees couldn't see themselves as part of a larger whole. These factors influenced their motivation and drove them to continue serving their clients.

Take the Temperature of the Organization as a Whole

Tiredness from digital transformation is a real possibility, particularly if it remains a lofty goal rather than a set of specific initiatives that employees can take to improve their own work lives.

By initiating anonymous employee surveys, automated pulse checks, and holding regular digital transformation meetings, IT leaders can effectively manage the influence on business users. At the heart of the digital transformation is providing people with the tools they need to do their jobs better and more efficiently. However, all too often, the emphasis is placed on selecting the most cutting-edge software or computational technology at the expense of the users' specific needs.

Make Priorities

Other in-flight projects suffer as a result of the excessive emphasis on remote work facilitation. Teams in charge of digital projects that are pushed aside are dissatisfied. Now is an excellent time to rethink the digital agenda and re-energize any dormant initiatives or project teams.

Revamp the Digital Transformation Strategy

To avoid digital transformation fatigue, IT leaders should prioritize projects, establish clear goals, and ensure that the human factor is not overlooked. Businesses should start with a well-defined process and enlist the help of existing expertise in developing the transformation strategy.