Digital Technology Adoption and Innovation

Develop digital technology enhancement projects to support the organisational objectives

Type

Functional

Competency Area

Digital and Data Management

Levels

Identify technology developments to support organisational objectives

Identify issues in the existing software and systems

Seek potential IT solutions to resolve issues or for systems upgrading

Propose to management suitable IT solutions for the organisation

Keep up to date with new technologies and systems

Push IT development projects to support organisational objectives

Anticipate potential issues in systems transition

Plan for smooth transition from the old systems to the new systems

Identify potential opportunities to adopt emerging technologies

Plan for staff training any new systems and software

Manage technology enhancement projects to support organisational objectives

Support a culture of innovation within teams to champion organisation-wide innovation

Review and implement suitable digital technologies, systems and software for the organisation

Lead teams in user acceptance tests of new systems and software

Embrace innovation by monitoring risks closely without holding back ideas

Balance innovation against cost controls and managing cash flows

Lead IT development projects to enhance effectiveness and efficiency of management

Build a culture of innovation to champion organisation-wide innovation and align the organisation with new innovation models

Identify technological gaps within the organisation’s relevant functions

Determine the type of IT development projects required for the future growth of the organisation

Determine budget with the board to procure systems

Embrace innovation by monitoring risks closely without holding back ideas

Balance innovation against cost controls and managing cash flows

Help the organisation understand what innovation could lead to from a finance, revenue and profitability perspective