Why are Digital Champions Important for your Business in 2024?

What is a Digital Champion?

What is a digital champion you may ask? Digital champions are not merely individuals skilled in digital tools, they are the change-enablers within your organisation. Driving and inspiring their peers towards effective and strategic adoption of Microsoft 365. Adoption of technology is the process by which people and organisations accept the use of new technologies.  

A digital champion ensures your team is doing more than keeping up but leading the charge on change. Their pivotal role in disseminating crucial knowledge means your organisation remains agile, fully leveraging the cutting-edge capabilities of “Software as A Service (SaaS)”. 

 

The Digital Champion Programme 

Digital Champions will be your strategic partner in this journey, bringing a blend of innovation, customisation, and community to the forefront of your digital evolution. It’s not just about adapting to change; it’s about leading it. 

This programme is about creating a network of skilled, motivated individuals who lead and champion the use of M365 digital technologies within your organisation, facilitating a smoother and more effective digital transformation.  

Here’s why a Digital Champions programme is the crucial transformative force your organisation needs to not only navigate M365 Technology but excel: 

A Structured Transformation 

Our bespoke Digital Capability and Champions Maturity Models provide a systematic path from foundational knowledge to experts.  Not only that, but we’ll also align our campaigns with your organisational objectives, and digital transformation roadmap. 

Customised Learning Journeys 

Our campaigns are built around skill centric learning and cover all knowledge levels so we can align this to your organisational requirements. Consequently this means that whether you are at the start of your Microsoft Journey or already on an established route, we’ll have a campaign to match your needs.  Skill centric learning prioritises the development of specific abilities and competencies over passive knowledge acquisition, emphasising hands on experience, problem solving and active engagement.  This approach will mean that regardless of where you’re learning journey starts, your champions will not only understand concepts but develop practical skills that enable them to apply their knowledge in real-world contexts and adapt to challenges more efficiently allowing them to be more productive at work 

A Community of Innovators 

Digital Champions go beyond individual learning. They foster a vibrant community, catalysing a culture of continuous learning, sharing, and digital leadership within your organisation.  We don’t just teach the tool; we teach champions how to be great champions to enable them to share their learning confidently and drive adoption and change.  

Measurable Success & Results 

Our approach is backed by data. With our unique custom build data dashboard and gamified learning experiences, track your journey to digital excellence in real-time, and witness the growth in productivity and proficiency. 

 

Catalysts of Innovation  

These digital champions will become the architects of efficiency, envisioning and implementing technological solutions that transform workflows within your organisation with Microsoft 365.  

We’ll enhance their grasp of Microsoft technology to develop tailored strategies that boost productivity and significantly improve job satisfaction.

It’ll enhance your teams’ digital skills and literacy within Microsoft 365 enabling them to have the knowledge to excel in their day-to-day tasks.  

 

The Power of Peer-to-Peer Enlightenment  

A digital champion will learn to understand that gaining skills thrives amongst peers,  igniting a culture of knowledge-sharing. Their influence ensures a pervasive mastery over Microsoft 365 inspired by a collective desire to enhance team dynamic, as echoed by insights from Durham University and our work with them. 

 

Fostering a Thriving Digital Ecosystem  

A robust Digital Champions network is the hallmark of a successful digital transformation. This community is not purely an outcome but a foundational element that ensures the longevity and adaptability of your digital strategy. Longevity is crucial for a digital champion, keeping your organisation current within the evergreen Microsoft ecosystem.

 

The Quintessential Digital Champion  

Ideal Digital Champions are those who: 

• Self-select to support the project objectives. 
• Demonstrate influencing and leadership qualities. 
• Have a growth mindset: technologically savvy or have a willingness to learn. 

Digital Champions, from executives to front line, embody the drive and respect necessary to inspire change across your organisation. Their self-nomination signals a readiness to lead your business through its digital metamorphosis, showcasing the efficacy of your outreach efforts. 

Conclusion

In summing up, the pivotal role Digital Champions play within any business navigating the world of digital transformation cannot be overstated.  

These individuals are not just facilitators of change, they are the very bedrock upon which a successful digital future is built.  

Digital Champions promote continuous learning, innovation, and peer-to-peer enlightenment to ensure the adoption of technologies like Microsoft 365. They drive efficiency and productivity across the board.  

Their strategic use of Software as a Service (SaaS) keeps your organisation agile, competitive, and ahead of the curve.

Moreover, the establishment of a robust Digital Champions network signifies a commitment to a thriving digital ecosystem. One that promises longevity and adaptability in your digital strategy.  

In 2024, the importance of a Digital Champion is undeniable. They are more than just contributors; they are crucial drivers of digital excellence within your organisation. Furthermore, engaging with and nurturing these digital champions is, without a doubt, a wise investment in your company’s digital future. 

 

Are you reading this thinking that you embody the aspects of a Digital Champion? Are you reading this querying whether you need this for your organisation? If so press the Green ‘Contact’ button on the right on the page to schedule a chat with us!