[Promoted] The Future Is Now. Are You Ready?
Digital leaders from the tech industry, academia and advisory professionals addressed the recent GIBS Digital Transformation Conference at Leaderex 2022 in Johannesburg on what it means to be truly digitally transformed.Leadership: Capabilities and mindsets
Mthombeni pointed out that many organisations rush into digital transformation and are disappointed with the eventual outcome. Leaders in a digital world must develop a growth mindset for themselves and create a culture that encourages the same for their employees. The way in which we think about the future is fundamentally flawed due to a linear progression fallacy that anticipates incremental, stable change, she explained.
She suggested that digital leadership requires those who steer organisations to acquire a certain level of knowledge and invest their time and energy in educating themselves about technology. He advised those embarking on a digital transformation strategy to “have a plan, stick to it, and make sure everybody has a sense of ownership. Don’t add more complexity to the strategic execution than is necessary, and effectively use the tools available to you to outcompete.”Remote work, enabled by digital channels and accelerated by Covid lockdowns, transformed our mindsets and caused many to question the very meaning of work, Phillips said.
“The question is how to make the commute worth it for many employees to attract them back on site. Flexibility means the office isn’t the only place where work can get done, but we also have to be aware of digital fatigue.” “One-third of essential skills in 2025 will consist of tech competencies not yet regarded as crucial to today’s job requirements.”
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Future Fit | Future Fit Wrap Up | 15 December 2021[ICYMI] On this round-up episode Shahan Ramkissoon looks back at some of the best advice shared by experts and small business owners. Catch it here: FutureFit in association with Vodacom
Read more »
NEWS FROM THE FUTURE: The Line is the future of work and playNeom’s smart city revolutionises global logistics and innovation hubs
Read more »
The future of money: Why push payments are the future of inclusive payment transactionsAs the world becomes increasingly digital, faster and more efficient so payment methods that are accessible to all sectors of society need to become a priority.
Read more »
'No future in truck industry, my future is 6 feet underground': Attacked driverThe 33-year-old driver spoke to Eyewitness News anonymously after his truck was torched on the N2 in KwaZulu-Natal. Truck attacks have resulted in at least 21 trucks being torched in five separate incidents since last Saturday.
Read more »
MAMOKETE LIJANE: Why a basic income grant would doom poor South Africans to perpetual povertySocial grants can only be a bridge to a better future — they cannot be the future, writes mamokete30.
Read more »