Intelligent CIO Europe Issue 16 | Page 24

TRENDING design processes they can create them with the intended traits in mind. Hence, IT supports the way an organisation behaves in cooperation with HR. By 2021, 80% of midsize to large enterprises will change their culture as a way to accelerate their Digital Transformation strategy However, culture change is a process. This means that there will be barriers to digital initiatives – in peoples’ mindsets and practices. “A great way to jump-start culture change and enable adoption of new technologies and processes is the culture hack. Start with a small, motivated user group and use it to showcase fast wins and results,” Olding said. Other culture predictions from Gartner include: A recent Gartner survey found that 67% of organisations have already completed culture change initiatives or were in the process of doing so. The reason for many of those initiatives was that the current culture has been identified as a barrier to Digital Transformation. 24 INTELLIGENTCIO “In 50% of cases, transformational initiatives are clear failures and CIOs report that the main barrier is culture,” said Christie Struckman, Research Vice President at Gartner. “The logical conclusion is that CIOs should start with culture change when they embark on Digital Transformation, not wait to address it later.” Through 2022, 75% of organisations with frontline decision-making teams reflecting diversity and an inclusive culture will exceed their financial targets Organisations today need better decisions made fast, ideally at the front line. To www.intelligentcio.com