Approaching Digital Transformation with a Common Goal
Collaboration is key in developing an effective digital transformation plan. Rather than focusing on departments’ individual areas of growth, work must be done for the entire institution. This means making larger changes within the organization that all work toward achieving the greater goal.
“Digital transformation is helping institutions retire old ways of thinking and working in order to harness technology to transform institutional outcomes,” Grajek said. “Institutions need to build the foundations of digital transformation through shifts in their culture, workforce and technology.”
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The IT issues that can reveal ways for institutions to reach common goals for 2022 are:
Evolve or Become Extinct: Institutions must accelerate digital transformation to improve operational efficiency, agility and institutional workforce development.
The Shrinking World of Higher Education or an Expanded Opportunity?: Post-COVID-19 institutional visions and value propositions must be enhanced by technology.