Legacy technology can feel like the boogeyman sometimes. You know it’s lurking somewhere, just waiting for the right moment to jump out and scare you. Yet tackling a monster like legacy tech takes quite a bit of time, effort, and collaboration. Luckily, there are digital transformation executives like Mia Jordan to help guide us through these hefty projects. Her work at Salesforce focuses on leading government agencies through large-scale digital transformation efforts. In this episode, she shares some unexpected ways to modernize legacy systems and encourage people to embrace change.

Unite business and IT The goals and objectives of IT and general business units should be tightly aligned and support both areas of the business.

Show off progress Use demos and presentations as a way to clearly communicate progress on projects and encourage naysayers to embrace change.

Highlight opportunities Identify how automation and modernization can create more time and opportunities for employees to learn, grow, and thrive.

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