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INSIGHTS

Digital Transformation Roadmap Or 
Nautical Chart?

Digital transformation has a high chance of failure (In 2016, Forbes assessed the risk of failure in digital transformation to be 84%. According to McKinsey, BCG, KPMG, and Bain & Company, the risk of failure falls somewhere between 70% and 95%)
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Why Does Digital Transformation Fail?

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Any digital transformation that starts with a roadmap may explain such a high failure rate.

Most organizations approach digital transformation as if it was a clearly defined roadmap with a starting point, a defined course of travel, and a clear destination that can be reached within a specific amount of time. Setting all the wrong expectations immediately.

A roadmap shows

digital transformation roadmaps usuall include defined intersections
Defined intersections
digital transformation roadmaps usuall include points of interest along the route
Points of interest along the
route
digital transformation roadmaps usuall include a defined distance from point a to point b
A defined distance from
point A to Point B

Digital transformation fails so frequently, because those leading it, approach it as if taking a drive, following a roadmap for a short trip.

We see every support function and shared service as a massive opportunity to create value and give us an edge over the competition.

We don’t just make improvements; we look for ways to make processes faster, smoother, and less complicated. More than simply making recommendations for improvement, it’s all about actual execution. This leaves you free to focus on activities that create value.

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The Digital Transformation Chart

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While an organization may have an idea of where the journey begins and where they hope to end up, what lies between the two, is more closely identified with a chart than a roadmap.
Digital transformation chart

Digital transformation is like embarking on a journey into deep waters and not knowing exactly what lies ahead. Like most journeys over the seas, they should expect to compete with weather, storms, sea-state, rocks, and other unknown dangers.

They should also effectively manage resources along the way so that they don’t run out of necessities like water and food while keeping crew morale up, and taking responsibility for the health and well-being of crew and assets. A roadmap will not help you with any of these things you may come across along the digital transformation journey.

digital transformation charts present many ways to reach your destination
Charts present many ways to 
reach your destination.
digital transformation charts  are better than roadmaps
While roadmaps may give
you options, they’re all still
roads at the end of the day.
digital transformation charts provide flexibility to travel many routes
Charts provide flexibility to 
travel many routes by
adjusting course along the
way without derailing
progress.
digital transformation charts identify many areas of concern that roadmaps do not
Charts identify areas of
concern.

A well-prepared digital transformation chart allows for flexibility of travel and helps identify progress by pinpointing landmarks that help guide the journey. Digital transformation fails so often because of unexpected challenges like tidal waves on a voyage. In many ways, it’s like uncharted territory.

A well-prepared digital transformation chart allows for flexibility of travel and helps identify progress by pinpointing landmarks that help guide the journey. Digital transformation fails so often because of unexpected challenges like tidal waves on a voyage. In many ways, it’s like uncharted territory.

This Is Where UniAspect Comes In!

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We are experienced navigators who know the answer to the question: “What do we do here?” We have navigated the storms many times and we know how to navigate uncharted waters while steering the ship to safety.

All too often, organizations expect a CEO or a CTO/CIO to captain the ship. It’s like expecting someone who has a driver’s license to transfer those skills to navigate a boat across an ocean with a roadmap.

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You Need a Digital Transformation Navigator

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A company like UniAspect will help advise your digital transformation journey along the way (from journey prep to docking safely and everything in between).

Those landmarks are like checkpoints that ensure what’s been promised, is what’s delivered while you’re still on course. We keep the CEO and CTO off the rocks.

Successful digital transformation (DX) and successful navigation both require experience and specific skills to navigate through the darkness that lies between where your organization is now, and where you want to be.

UniAspect can help you get
there safely.

We’ll assist with…

You Need a Digital Transformation Navigator

Making sure that promises made are delivered.

Be one of the 16% that succeed work with UniAspect.

Be one of the 16% that
succeed work with UniAspect.

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