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Many companies are utilizing technology to improve operations as well as improve cybersecurity and engage customers. However, using technology for dynamic business management requires more than just buying or adopting new tools. It is important to integrate them into the business strategy of your business.
Making and managing a successful technology strategy requires a variety of people and departments and the most effective strategy is based on the goals you’re trying to accomplish. For example, a centralized team could use Microsoft Dynamics to consolidate its ERP program and CRM platform into a single all-in one solution. This suite of Software-as-a-Service programs enables businesses to better serve customers, automate processes and increase productivity.
In order for a technology implementation to work, all stakeholders have to buy into. This includes top management as well as the users who will ultimately benefit from. It can be difficult to sell an idea to these groups because they all have different perspectives and expectations. An effective implementation manager sees the differences and plans for each group in advance.
To overcome the opposition of the opinion-makers, managers can place the new idea in the hands of those who could be trusted role models (not highly skilled or inexperienced). This way people who are resistant will see how easy it is to change and begin to believe in the potential of the new tool. Another option is to convince the top management team to take a short symbolic gesture to show their support for the new idea. It could be as easy as an email or a speech. But it sends an ebullient message that the business is serious in embracing the new idea.