Digital Transformation: Technology Management 101-Digital Transformation Technology Management 101 Recording

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This online class, part of a Digital Transformation Series, features Raj Arora, CEO of Jensen Hughes, and Claire Rutowski, CIO of Power Engineers, discussing Technology Management 101. They emphasize that digital transformation involves strategically adopting technology and processes to improve operational efficiency, client value, and business growth amid a competitive talent landscape and rapid AI developments.<br /><br />The session introduces a technology framework with three horizons: tools for running the firm, delivering projects, and solving client problems, alongside domains like AI cutting across all horizons. Participants are encouraged to self-assess and align technology use with business strategy, focusing on value drivers such as talent attraction, new revenue streams, productivity, and quality improvement.<br /><br />Claire highlights the "secret ingredient" of change management, explaining that productivity initially drops during technology adoption before improving as teams move through denial, resistance, exploration, and commitment phases. Effective change relies on leaders understanding these stages and supporting their staff accordingly.<br /><br />Both speakers stress grounding technology efforts in clear business strategy, using tools like SWOT analysis and engaging the entire organization for idea generation. They discuss options for developing, acquiring, or partnering on technology solutions, and underscore the importance of ongoing learning, networking, and leveraging existing company resources.<br /><br />The session concludes with practical advice on fostering resilience amid continuous change and offers resources for further support, including tech.acec.org and upcoming deeper-dive sessions on big data and digital delivery.

Keywords

Digital Transformation

Technology Management

AI Integration

Change Management

Business Strategy Alignment

Operational Efficiency

Talent Attraction

SWOT Analysis

Continuous Learning