Demonstrating digital transformation - How to get a seat at the table – and if you do, what do you do with it by Sarah Knight https://padlet.com/sarah_knight7/ary0ebval40ld161 Share your reflections, ideas and comments with us en-us 2023-07-11 17:02:08 UTC 2025-04-24 09:47:08 UTC hello@padlet.com Do you feel empowered to contribute actively to conversations in the moment? simonbirkett https://padlet.com/sarah_knight7/ary0ebval40ld161/wish/2647138624 2023-07-18 10:54:14 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_knight7/ary0ebval40ld161/wish/2647138624 Examples of best practice from across the sector - endorsed by VCs and business leaders https://padlet.com/sarah_knight7/ary0ebval40ld161/wish/2647138923 2023-07-18 10:55:09 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_knight7/ary0ebval40ld161/wish/2647138923 Going back to business as usual https://padlet.com/sarah_knight7/ary0ebval40ld161/wish/2647139200 As before the pandemic) and losing some of the momentum we gained (old habits)]]> 2023-07-18 10:55:41 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_knight7/ary0ebval40ld161/wish/2647139200 Visibility & transparency https://padlet.com/sarah_knight7/ary0ebval40ld161/wish/2647141403 There has recently been a lot of change so I often am unclear what the 'bigger' picture is so feel very reactive and it's difficult for me to plan forward as I feel I'm always waiting to find out what strategies have been written and what the plan is going forward organisationally]]> 2023-07-18 10:57:37 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_knight7/ary0ebval40ld161/wish/2647141403 Business Transformation Team https://padlet.com/sarah_knight7/ary0ebval40ld161/wish/2647141567 We are a separate entity that sits within the degree delivery, supporting those teams. We don't own systems but support change of systems and processes. ]]> 2023-07-18 10:58:00 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_knight7/ary0ebval40ld161/wish/2647141567 Forum for Central Services simonbirkett https://padlet.com/sarah_knight7/ary0ebval40ld161/wish/2647141661 to discuss and gain cross institutional buy in when the structures are not there. Academic structure exists, but not sure the central services one does in our university.

]]> 2023-07-18 10:58:20 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_knight7/ary0ebval40ld161/wish/2647141661 Not one point for idea collection https://padlet.com/sarah_knight7/ary0ebval40ld161/wish/2647142087 While we manage majority of the changes, people can request change to different departments such as IT directly. ]]> 2023-07-18 10:59:36 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_knight7/ary0ebval40ld161/wish/2647142087 Devolved University simonbirkett https://padlet.com/sarah_knight7/ary0ebval40ld161/wish/2647142836 It is a challenge in a large University with devolved budgets in a red brick university to get a single central approach.]]> 2023-07-18 11:01:29 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_knight7/ary0ebval40ld161/wish/2647142836 Pandemic performance https://padlet.com/sarah_knight7/ary0ebval40ld161/wish/2647142908 Excellent agile working, performing under pressure, helping the business survive. Recognition of the importance of IT/Digital.]]> 2023-07-18 11:01:41 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_knight7/ary0ebval40ld161/wish/2647142908 Change Organically https://padlet.com/sarah_knight7/ary0ebval40ld161/wish/2647144434 Despite now being a team of three the department has grown organically and we do have influence with senior management -its now about what does the process look like]]> 2023-07-18 11:05:48 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_knight7/ary0ebval40ld161/wish/2647144434 https://padlet.com/sarah_knight7/ary0ebval40ld161/wish/2647144437 I feel I have recognised oversight of areas  that are traditionally and clearly in my remit - currently running a VLE review and tender ]]> 2023-07-18 11:05:49 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_knight7/ary0ebval40ld161/wish/2647144437 Snapback simonbirkett https://padlet.com/sarah_knight7/ary0ebval40ld161/wish/2647144924 There is a tendency in the post-pandemic to snapback to previous practice. How do you avoid this.]]> 2023-07-18 11:06:26 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_knight7/ary0ebval40ld161/wish/2647144924 Consistently delivering https://padlet.com/sarah_knight7/ary0ebval40ld161/wish/2647144954 Build trust - positive cycle]]> 2023-07-18 11:06:33 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_knight7/ary0ebval40ld161/wish/2647144954 https://padlet.com/sarah_knight7/ary0ebval40ld161/wish/2647145012 Lack of understanding of what we have expertise on, areas where we have something useful to say or contribute ]]> 2023-07-18 11:06:47 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_knight7/ary0ebval40ld161/wish/2647145012 How do you get VC's to buy in to Digital Transformation. simonbirkett https://padlet.com/sarah_knight7/ary0ebval40ld161/wish/2647149921 How do you really get the senior influencers to join the conversation? ]]> 2023-07-18 11:20:32 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_knight7/ary0ebval40ld161/wish/2647149921 Every crisis can be an opportunity https://padlet.com/sarah_knight7/ary0ebval40ld161/wish/2647151953 2023-07-18 11:26:00 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_knight7/ary0ebval40ld161/wish/2647151953 Our success https://padlet.com/sarah_knight7/ary0ebval40ld161/wish/2647151961 Shouting about our success to gain support and influence]]> 2023-07-18 11:26:01 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_knight7/ary0ebval40ld161/wish/2647151961 Think about your own table https://padlet.com/sarah_knight7/ary0ebval40ld161/wish/2647152050 Work with other departments who support similar services to create your own table and get support. ]]> 2023-07-18 11:26:20 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_knight7/ary0ebval40ld161/wish/2647152050 Every crisis can be an opportunity simonbirkett https://padlet.com/sarah_knight7/ary0ebval40ld161/wish/2647152393 You need to take the opportunities for change that emerge from crisis]]> 2023-07-18 11:27:01 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_knight7/ary0ebval40ld161/wish/2647152393 Finding the allies simonbirkett https://padlet.com/sarah_knight7/ary0ebval40ld161/wish/2647152750 both internally and externally]]> 2023-07-18 11:28:01 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_knight7/ary0ebval40ld161/wish/2647152750 Build networks simonbirkett https://padlet.com/sarah_knight7/ary0ebval40ld161/wish/2647153415 Build and us se formal and informal networks, people in this groups can quite often become friends and be a safe place to share and exchange ideas.]]> 2023-07-18 11:29:44 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_knight7/ary0ebval40ld161/wish/2647153415 Good Leadership at VC level or is insightful leadership that is needed? simonbirkett https://padlet.com/sarah_knight7/ary0ebval40ld161/wish/2647156181 2023-07-18 11:36:37 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_knight7/ary0ebval40ld161/wish/2647156181 Support from line manager https://padlet.com/sarah_knight7/ary0ebval40ld161/wish/2647177899 Getting support from my line manager has been key in finding spaces where I can share what I've been working on. It feels like it's been a slow process but I feel it would be non-existent without this support. Support from management is vital.]]> 2023-07-18 12:28:25 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_knight7/ary0ebval40ld161/wish/2647177899 How do you link up the committee structure to business functions simonbirkett https://padlet.com/sarah_knight7/ary0ebval40ld161/wish/2647192018 2023-07-18 12:56:22 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_knight7/ary0ebval40ld161/wish/2647192018 Governance - seat on every committee sarah_knight7 https://padlet.com/sarah_knight7/ary0ebval40ld161/wish/2647192541 2023-07-18 12:57:20 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_knight7/ary0ebval40ld161/wish/2647192541 Reduce the number of tables! simonbirkett https://padlet.com/sarah_knight7/ary0ebval40ld161/wish/2647193773 Decisions are being made by committees (academic) about systems changes that they do not have authority to change. Too many stakeholders.]]> 2023-07-18 13:00:23 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_knight7/ary0ebval40ld161/wish/2647193773 Product Groups simonbirkett https://padlet.com/sarah_knight7/ary0ebval40ld161/wish/2647195543 Having specific products groups to oversee and deliver governance around specific functions e.g. Cloud, TEL, Academic]]> 2023-07-18 13:03:55 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_knight7/ary0ebval40ld161/wish/2647195543 Having a discover stage simonbirkett https://padlet.com/sarah_knight7/ary0ebval40ld161/wish/2647199255 Before any approval is given to the creation of a business case, Greenwich undertake a discover stage where they assess cost, readiness, need for change etc]]> 2023-07-18 13:09:04 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_knight7/ary0ebval40ld161/wish/2647199255 Powerbase in faculties simonbirkett https://padlet.com/sarah_knight7/ary0ebval40ld161/wish/2647200527 There needs to be an equality between professional services and schools/factulties]]> 2023-07-18 13:11:15 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_knight7/ary0ebval40ld161/wish/2647200527 Its all about collaboration and shared ownership sarah_knight7 https://padlet.com/sarah_knight7/ary0ebval40ld161/wish/2647201330 2023-07-18 13:12:57 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_knight7/ary0ebval40ld161/wish/2647201330 Technical debt - how to move legacy systems sarah_knight7 https://padlet.com/sarah_knight7/ary0ebval40ld161/wish/2647204907 Dont just lift and shift the products ]]> 2023-07-18 13:20:21 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_knight7/ary0ebval40ld161/wish/2647204907 How to sell the benefits of a transformation project simonbirkett https://padlet.com/sarah_knight7/ary0ebval40ld161/wish/2647206741 2023-07-18 13:24:34 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_knight7/ary0ebval40ld161/wish/2647206741 Dont use the word digital - its about business transformation/change sarah_knight7 https://padlet.com/sarah_knight7/ary0ebval40ld161/wish/2647209044 2023-07-18 13:28:53 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_knight7/ary0ebval40ld161/wish/2647209044 'Be different when you need to be otherwise be the same' sarah_knight7 https://padlet.com/sarah_knight7/ary0ebval40ld161/wish/2647209868 2023-07-18 13:30:32 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_knight7/ary0ebval40ld161/wish/2647209868