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Written by Timothy Ware<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you weren\u2019t thinking about digital transformation yet in 2019, then you probably are now. Companies that not just survived but thrived during the COVID-19 pandemic all had one thing in common: they all had a strong digital transformation roadmap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, if you are expecting digital transformation to end with the pandemic, think again. The competition has only become more fierce. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digital transformation (DX) provides a number of benefits to your organization, regardless of whether you are just starting the process or looking for the next big DX win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To see how SignTime fits into your digital transformation roadmap, sign up for a free trial<\/a> today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is digital transformation?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Any company trying to find efficiency through technology is undertaking a digital transformation. Indeed, most companies are working through digital transformation processes to some degree or another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, when a digital transformation is organized, and is based on data, that\u2019s called a digital transformation roadmap. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would like to learn more about digital transformation, here are some benefits of DX: 20 Digital Transformation Benefits<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a digital transformation roadmap?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A digital transformation roadmap is the entire planning exercise performed to use technology to make a company more efficient. It begins with building a case for a digital transformation process and ends with a review of the results. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thankfully, we have you covered. The following is our six-step digital transformation roadmap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Six-step digital transformation roadmap<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While true roadmaps were one of the first casualties of digital transformation, their use still provides an apt metaphor. Thankfully, I\u2019m old enough to remember using roadmaps, and even the pain of trying to figure out how to fold them after. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One thing that is lost in using Google Maps is that it took time to figure out the best route, and the shortest route might not end up being the fastest one due to traffic variations, construction, weather, and many other issues. The fact that Google Maps is doing this for you is also evidence of the power of digital transformation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Similarly, a digital transformation roadmap needs to begin before you implement changes and end after the process is complete. Here are the six steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Collect data and understand what it is saying<\/li>
  2. Get buy-in from the leadership<\/li>
  3. Set goals and objectives<\/li>
  4. Build a digital culture<\/li>
  5. Procure the needed tools<\/li>
  6. Review the results<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    You can use these six steps for the complete digital transformation of your business. Alternatively, you can run through the steps for each problem, or tool, giving you a chance to review intermediary results and reprioritize as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Collect data and understand what it is saying<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Are you sure that a digital transformation will benefit your company? Do you know which procedures should be digitized first? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    While you might have a good idea of what the prime targets for digital transformation are, data analysis is the only way to be sure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Take an inventory of all the sources of data available to you. For example, a retail<\/a> company may be able to garner important data from its point of sale or ecommerce gateway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Then, collect and analyze the data. Look for places where you can reduce costs, save time, or increase revenue. Those hard numbers are important for the next step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Get buy-in from the leadership<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    It can be difficult to convince upper management that digital transformation is necessary. If they\u2019ve worked in the industry for decades, then it might be hard to convince them of the scale of benefits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Getting hard data on the expected value is the most effective way to sell digital transformation to you managers. An understandable digital transformation framework <\/mark>can also help clarify your reasoning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Set goals and objectives<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    You\u2019ve been given the go-ahead to start your digital transformation. Now you need to figure out how to measure the success of your digital transformation roadmap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    There are many ways to set goals and objectives for a digital transformation roadmap. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For example, the SMART goal-setting structure<\/a> helps create goals that make sense by answering five questions: <\/p>\n\n\n\n