Got Tech Strategy?
Do you have a tech strategy?
Whether you have an in-house IT person or IT company that handles your tech — you need a tech strategy.
Sounds simple enough but most small business don’t have a tech strategy.
Here’s a quick 6 point checklist to see where you’re at.
By the way…
You’ll need a company that can do all of these.
Land — Provides you with technology solutions. This doesn’t mean — just walk by your office with an idea. This means understanding where you’re at today and where you need to go. And then, providing insightful direction.
Install — Implements technology solutions. This doesn’t mean- just setting something up. This means properly installing and implementing apps, processes, services and systems in your environment.
Embed— Helps drive staff adoption of new technologies. This is really where the rubber hits the road. It’s one thing to install a new solution. It’s whole different thing to foster adoption. Embedding also means providing insight and leadership into how to make the most of your technology.
Manage — It’s in the name. Manage. Managing means effectively overseeing your tech. Keeping things running and up to date. Good management = Productivity.
Review — Regular monitoring and assessing your technology. Making sure that you’re maximizing your investment in your tech. This doesn’t mean passive reviewing. This mean proactive reviewing.
Expand — Last but not least you’ll need an organization that provides a vision for tech through discussions and road maps. Someone who is always helping to move your business forward.
So there you have it. 6 strategic functions you need in your business tech.
How’d you do?
