DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
“Successful digital transformation only happens when people step out of their comfort zones to try new technologies as a way to overcome challenges ”
WILL CLIVE CPO , PLURALSIGHT
human-machine partnership and instil cultures that see AI not as a threat , but as a tool to enhance human capabilities when implemented responsibly .”
According to Will Clive , Chief People Officer at Pluralsight , a “ reluctance for organisations to embrace experimentation ” is another major hurdle . “ Successful digital transformation only happens when people step out of their comfort zones to try new technologies as a way to overcome challenges ,” he says .
He advocates for cultures that “ value autonomy and give employees the freedom to try new things and experiment with emerging technologies ” to ensure workers understand how to effectively leverage tools like AI .
Martyn Ditchburn , EMEA CTO at Zscaler – who says that the biggest transformation roadblocks are “ permission and confidence ” – highlights the importance of empowering teams . “ One style that works particularly well is when teams are empowered to help lead the change ,” he says . “ This means communicating effectively to the business as a whole to help them understand the bridge between where the business is headed and the technology needed to get there .
“ This visibility gives people the confidence that these changes are going to deliver . If they are also given the permission to take time to learn the new technologies , understand how they fit
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