As innovation in digital technology continues to transform the entire business landscape, it can be difficult to know where to start when adopting new technologies in your business.

 

Here are 5 wise tips to help your business achieve digital adoption:

 

Assessing the processes that could be improved

 

You don't necessarily have to transform all the functions of your business, but there are likely some processes that could be improved, developed or made easier by adopting digital technologies. Start by assessing the current state of your business and selecting the areas you would like to develop.

 

Prioritise and organise

 

Once you've defined the areas for improvement, prioritize the most urgent changes up to those that can be addressed later. While digital technology can make tasks easier and improve productivity, trying to transform all your business processes simultaneously can be too much work. Implement the digital changes one by one. While this can be slower, it will give your business time to adjust appropriately and see significant changes.

 

Do your research

 

Once you've created your list of priorities, it's important to research the technology available to help your business or specific staff members. The Acceleration Wales Business Software Directory is a free and comprehensive guide that can help you make sense of the software that could improve how you manage your business. Download your free guide now.

 

Getting the team to support

 

The next step is to make sure your team is prepared for the changes that will happen. Having your team on board will help make the process of digital transformation much easier as you are likely to face less resistance or slower use of new processes. Make sure staff are aware of the changes taking place and how it will affect their work processes. Consider that you will have to provide training for those who may be using the new technologies.

 

Monitoring and review

 

Once you've set up your new software, it's important to record the improvements and monitor the changes that occur as a result. By reviewing how effectively the new technology has been adopted, you can not only consider additional improvements that can be made with that particular technology (and whether it has been a worthwhile investment), but also you can make further investments with a better understanding of the process.

 

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