Digital Working
"Digital Working" is a building block in the digitalization strategy of many companies. The focus here is on networking and simplification. Whether it's simple and digital collaboration in project-based teams or easy access to information and documents from anywhere - everything can be decentralized and digital.
Not all companies have yet tapped into the potential of digital working - especially as there are new options every day. The basis for this is a future-oriented digitalization strategy, the right cloud-based software solutions and an ambitious vision.
To successfully implement a strategy for digital working, employees must be taken along for the ride. That's why we advise you on everything from workplace strategy and the operational introduction of tools to communication with employees. This allows you to seize the great opportunities of our time, such as the creation of teams of globally distributed experts.
Away from static intranets and knowledge repositories on server structures towards an interactive, lively and collaborative platform eco-system that enables employees to act efficiently, simply and innovatively.
Agility is another building block for reacting quickly to the current challenges of a rapidly changing environment. It is important not to use a run-of-the-mill solution for the workspace, but to implement individual solutions that maximize the benefits of different methodologies.
Every company and every industry has its own specific challenges. Choosing the right collaboration platform is just as crucial as a smooth implementation for the success of the transformation.
As a specialist provider of digital solutions, Microsoft offers a whole range of possibilities and options. We will be happy to show you to what extent which solution creates added value in your company and how everything can be integrated into the system landscape.
The Challenge
The New Collaboration Platform
Allianz Trade had an intranet that was an isolated solution and did not allow integration with modern workplace tools. This static intranet was used to provide information for central functions and to communicate with the workforce.
Purple Bird Technology was commissioned with the project management for the replacement of the existing platform with SharePoint.
There were four project priorities:
- Agile Working
- Stakeholder Management
- Change Management
- Change Communication
Solution I
Agile Working
Due to the size of the intranet, several hundred employees had to contribute their expertise to the move, as only they had the specialist knowledge for the content. With agile working methods and our expertise in managing globally distributed, virtual teams, we were able to successfully bring all the threads together. This allowed us to respond to the needs of employees in the project context and drive the project forward effectively.
Solution II
Stakeholder Management
Due to the large number of stakeholders and the high visibility of the project within the company, a skillful balance of interests was one of the keys to success. Our consultants mastered the challenges that typically arise in such projects.
- Lack of resources of certain stakeholder groups
- Different needs regarding the functions of the intranet
- Different affinity in dealing with digital solutions
By addressing the stakeholders in the right way, it was possible to win over the respective strengths of the stakeholders for the project.
Solution III & IV
Change Management & Communication
In addition to the organizational and technical handling of the project, our team supported the planning and implementation of the change management measures. In particular, this also included the provision of training opportunities, learning materials and a major launch campaign to inspire employees.
The Result
Work 4.0
Despite the difficult initial situation, the project was completed on time and within budget. In addition, there was significant user acceptance, a sharp reduction in license costs and general employee satisfaction thanks to the new possibilities offered by the collaboration platform.
