06 - Secretly Smart People
08/19/24 • 17 min
Discover the hidden power players within your organization that could make or break your digital transformation efforts. In this episode, we uncover the "SecretSmart" individuals—those high-performance employees who carry a treasure trove of knowledge about internal processes, key stakeholders, and unofficial procedures. With 10-20 years of experience under their belts, these employees can either be your greatest allies or your biggest obstacles. Learn how to effectively engage these crucial resources, address their concerns, and involve them in project deliverables to ensure your transformation initiatives are a success.
We dive into an eye-opening case study where a floundering transformation project was resurrected by integrating SecretSmart people into the fold. Their involvement not only mitigated risks but also leveraged their expertise to drive successful outcomes. We discuss strategies for identifying these valuable assets within your team and the importance of repositioning them without making them single points of failure. And as a teaser for our next episode, we hint at tackling even more challenging aspects of managing key resources in an organization. Get ready for some compelling stories and actionable insights that you won't want to miss!
Discover the hidden power players within your organization that could make or break your digital transformation efforts. In this episode, we uncover the "SecretSmart" individuals—those high-performance employees who carry a treasure trove of knowledge about internal processes, key stakeholders, and unofficial procedures. With 10-20 years of experience under their belts, these employees can either be your greatest allies or your biggest obstacles. Learn how to effectively engage these crucial resources, address their concerns, and involve them in project deliverables to ensure your transformation initiatives are a success.
We dive into an eye-opening case study where a floundering transformation project was resurrected by integrating SecretSmart people into the fold. Their involvement not only mitigated risks but also leveraged their expertise to drive successful outcomes. We discuss strategies for identifying these valuable assets within your team and the importance of repositioning them without making them single points of failure. And as a teaser for our next episode, we hint at tackling even more challenging aspects of managing key resources in an organization. Get ready for some compelling stories and actionable insights that you won't want to miss!
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