Digitalization: Why It's Hard To Transition To Digital Transformation

We are living in a digital age; there's no doubt about it. Almost everything is accessible online so more consumers are turning to digital platforms for their various personal and professional needs.

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Business opportunity consulting services and other experts recommend the move to the digital landscape if an individual or entity wants to keep up with today's popular way of selling. While entrepreneurs and SMBs are following suit and making the most of this platform, others still seem reluctant because of the difficulties in transitioning.

Before you even judge them, let's take a look at what makes digitalization and digital transformation so difficult to implement.

What Is Digitalization?

Digitalization is simply engaging with people to address and meet their personal or business needs using the digital platform. This means integrating digital technologies into daily living. Companies and businesses have the option to adapt to it and adapt it to modify their business models and upgrade their processes for greater returns and benefits.

What Is Digital Transformation?

Digital transformation is the changing of all aspects of the business to adapt to digitalization. This includes tech and hardware, operations and processes, and mindsets and leadership. While there are many definitions of the term that makes it a broad concept, the philosophy behind it is the main takeaway - evaluate old models, experiment with newer ideas and concepts, adapt to the ever-changing customer base and preferences, and keep up with improving competition.

What Is It Difficult?

No matter how you look at it, fundamentally transforming your team's organization, product development, and customer engagement will not be an easy task. There is no simple way to transition. However, it doesn't mean you should stop looking for ways to push your company forward. Several reasons contribute to making the transition a difficult one, but these factors can be addressed and remedied.

1. Trust

People don't trust what they barely know, including concepts and tech. Take note of how a lot of people in history showed the same distrust with the things that are commonplace now (online transactions, BI and BA, etc.). If you are intent on transformation, you have to completely trust and embrace the tech and the processes that go with it.

2. Expertise

One of the main reasons we don't trust is the lack of know-how. For this reason, there are a lot of consultants and experts that make their services available for such a time as this. If you are not exactly keen on hiring an (often expensive) expert, you may cut a deal with your vendors about having someone from their team to be hands-on as you and your company invest in their business.

3. Training

Proper training is needed to make the transition smoother. A one-time session is not going to cut it for you. It has to be repetitive. Repetition brings greater retention. And as technology continues to improve and evolve, consistent and constant training will help your company keep up with the latest tech and processes.

4. Positive Reinforcement

Not everything will go your way. You will have wins and losses. Celebrate the wins with your team and turn your mistakes to stepping stones to propel you.

If these lacks are addressed properly, your company's transition to digital transformation will be smoother than you expect. If done right, the returns and benefits will all be well worth the time, money, and effort you put in collectively.