What CEOs Expect From Digital Transformations
What CEOs Expect From Digital Transformations
CEOs look favorably on their employees’ digital experiences, but to take transformation to the next level, CIOs and their teams need to overcome some obstacles.
Dominating Topic
39% of the CEOs surveyed reported that digital transformation is “at the top of our boardroom agenda.”
Primary Players
47% said their CIO drives their organization’s digital transformation, while 26% said their chief digital officer does.
Main Concerns When Pursuing Digital Transformation
Security: 64%,
Cost-effectiveness: 59%,
Reliability: 55%,
Integration: 53%,
Global Presence: 49%
Barriers to Implementing Transformation Infrastructure
Inflexible technology: 43%,
Lack of digital skills: 40%,
Security concerns: 39%,
IT’s failure to understand business needs: 37%,
Ineffective collaboration throughout firm: 35%
Strong Reviews
79% of the CEOs surveyed describe the level of digital experience that their organization provides to employees as no less than good, with 37% describing it as excellent.
Influential Quality, Part I
59% said their employees’ digital experiences have a high impact on staff retention, while 52% said they have a similar effect on the company’s overall innovation.
Influential Quality, Part II
52% said their employees’ digital experiences have a high impact on company cost reductions, and 50% said they have a similar effect on both collaboration capabilities and productivity.
Defensive Posture
68% of the CEOs surveyed are mostly or entirely confident that they can pursue digital transformation without compromising security.
Protection Plan
37% said their security governance processes greatly mitigate risks during their digital transformation, while 36% indicated that security technologies and tools perform that function.
