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Six domains of Transformation

In my previous article, I mentioned or rather emphasized the use of change management and technology as part of large-scale transformation efforts. In this blog, I want to highlight the important domains of focus in transformation. Most transformation efforts start with a business case highlighting a need for change, supported by financial numbers, and how cost savings can be achieved. Planning, financials, business case are best practices to start a transformation effort. However, during an implementation stage, a transformation consultant has to be extremely focused on the following areas: Organization, Culture, Communication, Process, Technology, and Financials. All these six areas should tie with overall business strategy for transformation. Any slippage in these six domains will definitely screw the transformation effort - at best provide a marginal benefit to the business. 'Organization' - Creating the right organization structure for the future is one of the key obj...