5 Traits of Transformational Tech Leaders

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Research shows digital transformation is not only continuing in the post-pandemic economy but escalating. Analysts forecast the market for digitalizing business will reach into the trillions this year.

May 02, 2023

Productivity & Collaboration

Research shows digital transformation is not only continuing in the post-pandemic economy but escalating. Analysts forecast the market for digitalizing business will reach into the trillions this year, and recent studies show:

  • Nearly 100% of organizations engage in some level and form of digital transformation.
  • More than 75% of companies have commenced digital transformation initiatives since 2020.
  • About 70% of businesses consider their transformation projects to be works in progress.

For most organizations studied, the primary goal of digital transformation is growing business—from converting creativity into value for customers to boosting the productivity of people and practices delivering that value as products and services.

This core objective applies to global enterprises as well as the 32.5 million small to medium-size businesses (SMBs) here in the U.S.

What are the qualities of transformational leaders at any size company? Research by Gartner and other tech analysts reveals these five traits:

  1. Forward thinkers—They plan for tomorrow more than assess today or analyze yesterday.
  2. Continual learners—They reserve time for discovering and exploring new things.
  3. Pragmatic innovators—They have the ingenuity to invent, agility to improvise and comfort to copy and customize what works elsewhere.
  4. Collaborative communicators—They embrace and share their thinking about technology. 
  5. Inspirational pathfinders—They illuminate the tech pathway and guide their teams. 

We support the goals of many transformational tech leaders. Reach out to us if you need help transforming your IT.


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