CTl4n3-MDigital Execution Page 5 of6 Individual Assignment Main Content Detailed Descriptions 1- Companies facing disruption are nding difculties to identify 'what to change' Vision Issues Digital and 'where to change\" Disruptions - 'How to change' and 'Who drives the change' are also key issues faced by VUCA companies Often, companies pursue the wrong changes that can be hasty or misguided A well-dened strategy requires a vision for what the digitally transformed company will be as well as new metrics that will capture progress toward that Strategy & vision. The digital transformation vision should incorporate the company's existing core competencies and strengths and how to augment them through the conversion. Communicating these strategies and visions to each employee is also key. Culture Issues Innovation: the prevalence of behaviors that support risk taking, disruptive thinking, and the exploration of new ideas. Data-driven Decision-Making: the use of data and analytics to make better business decisions. Collaboration: the creation of cross-functional, inter-departmental teams to optimize the enterprise's skills. Open Culture: the extent of partnerships with external networks such as third- party vendors, startups or customers. Digital First Mindset: a mindset where digital solutions are the default way forward. Agility and Flexibility: the speed and dynamism of decision-making and the ability of the organization to adapt to changing demands and technologies ' Customer Centricity: the use of digital solutions to expand the customer base, transform the customer experience and co-create new products. Inexible technology stack that supports monolithic applications. Employees may not have the experience with new technologies required to IT transition IT infrastructure and applications and use those new technologies. Infrastructure Modernizing IT infrastructure could involve critical decisions on standard hyper- Issues converged infrastructure hardware or software as part of an on-premises, cloud, hybrid multi-cloud or edge computing plan. Data privacy and security issues. Many companies have created organizational structures that optimize a department's internal objectives which silos data both within and across departments. Data is not visible across teams, feedback is on a dened cadence, and workows Organizational are inexible and unable to improve efciency. Structure Lack of autonomy for technology teams. Issues Complex hierarchy and long development cycles discouraged experimentation and innovation that align with the customer journey. Companies create products and services which reect their organizational charts and communication structures instead of focusing on the ever-changing customer needs. CT1403-MDigital Execution Page 4 of 6 INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT REQUIREMENTS (30%) An INDIVIDUAL based report of 1,500 words (SUBMISSION WEEK 11) Companies across industries are investing in digital transformations to improve productivity and deliver innovative customer-centric software. Digital native companies continue to reshape markets, leaving traditional incumbents vulnerable to disruption. As enterprises begin to explore their digital transformation pathway, there are challenges to a successll transition. Common issues highlighted may include, and not limited to, missing skills, culture issues, ine'ective lT, incremental vision, coordination issues, etc. as \\I ll Culture Strategy IT Organization 8. Vision Infrastructure Structure Figure 2.0 Common Challenges of Digital Transformation The objective of the individual task is to deliberate on issues faced and propose specic problem-solving solutions addressing the organization's transitional challenges through common practices and strategies that are relevant. The following questions will guide you on your recommendation on the challenges and risks in the execution of Digital Transformation Initiatives within the organization; 0 How has the C0 KID-19 pandemic caused digital disruption for digital transformation? 0 What are the common challenges and risks in executing a specific digital initiative? 0 What are the current/immediate solutions available in addressing these issues? Individual Report Structure 0 Table of Contents 0 Abstract i Executive Summary 0 Introduction 0 Main Content: 0 Digital Disruptions - VUCA Strategy & Vision Issues Culture Issues I T Infrastructure Issues 0 o o 0 Organizational Structure Issues 0 Proposed Specific Recommendations/Solutions 0 Conclusion 0 References APA Referencing Format 0 Appendices The following questions will guide you on your recommendation on the challenges and risks in the execution of Digital Transformation Initiatives within the organization; 0 How has the C 0 VID-I 9 pandemic caused digital disruption for digital transformation? 0 What are the common challenges and risks in executing a specic digital initiative? 0 What are the current/immediate solutions available in addressing these issues? Individual Report Structure 0 Table of Contents 0 Abstract / Executive Summary 0 Introduction 0 Main Content: 0 Digital Disruptions - VUCA Strategy & Vision Issues Culture Issues IT Infrastructure Issues Organizational Structure Issues 0 Proposed Specific Recommendations/Solutions 0 Conclusion 0 References APA Referencing Format 0 Appendices