Every industry is facing the demands of the digital transformation right now. Digitization is taking center stage, and partner programs can work to create value and drive innovation across the board.  To understand how this happens, Thom Singer and Craig Brown welcome Siemens Strategy Team and Digital Enterprise Society Board Member Manuel Loeffler for a look at the kinds of partnerships that create solutions. 

 

On today’s podcast, you will learn:

Preparing for next generation for the digital industry world

• Who is ultimately responsible for training the next generation for the digital industry world — parents, professors, or the industry? 
• The digital transformation is overtaking all industries across the board. 
• Industry members have been actively pushing for better preparation for the new digital age.
• The companies that succeed are the ones that are willing to pivot toward the digital age.

 

The benefits of partnership programs

• Partnerships help to drive change and innovation across companies. 
• Partnerships provide insights into customers preferences. 
• Industry trends are easier to identify and implement within partnerships. 
• The demands of the digital transformation can more easily be met within partnerships that exchange ideas. 

 

What does digitization mean in today’s digital world? 

• Digitization efforts have to move beyond simply the removal of paper processes. 
• Digitization has the ability to simplify every aspect of business, including COVID-19 vaccines. 

 

A look at employee resource groups

• There is value in empowering employees to take ownership of their careers and work environment. 
• Employee resource groups can offer professional skill set development. 
• All members work to learn from each other, regardless of experience or expertise. 
• These resources can help build out your network and aid in your career advancement. 

 

Continue the conversation with us within the Digital Enterprise Society Community at www.DigitalEnterpriseSociety.org.