Hello everyone,
Do you find it difficult to take risks when it comes to your ICT landscape? Then this message is for you.
Sticking to familiar methods within your own frame of reference may feel safe, but it can also hold your organization back. Opportunities to explore new markets or discover more efficient solutions may be missed as a result.
Leading with a “safe” approach to ICT has both advantages and disadvantages. I fully understand that caution helps minimize risk and provides a sense of stability to your organization. However, in the world of ICT, risk-taking and the exploration of new ideas are essential. Especially in environments where technological failures can have major consequences, a proper assessment of potential risks is critical in shaping your innovation strategy.
With today’s tools and techniques, it’s very possible to take calculated risks while minimizing the impact on day-to-day operations. But for that to succeed, risk management and innovation must be in balance. Teams should be encouraged to share ideas, explore new technologies, and adapt to changing conditions.
Ultimately, it all starts with having a clear vision—and a dedicated innovation budget. One issue I see regularly is organizations being reluctant to invest in research and development. Without setting aside time and money, the evolution of your ICT landscape will eventually stall.
Here are a few tips that might help you get started:
- Always begin with a risk analysis – understand the risks before moving forward;
- Define a solid testing strategy and work with version control;
- Adopt Agile within your teams—it’s perfectly fine to manage governance using a waterfall approach. Waterfall and Agile can work very well together (I’ll dive deeper into this in a future post);
- Create multidisciplinary teams—bringing together diverse perspectives allows for a more balanced approach.
Mistakes are part of progress. What matters most is how effectively your organization can recover from them. That’s the real value you should be looking for.
I hope you found this post useful. If you have any questions or want to discuss further, feel free to reach out.
Have a great day!
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