Digital transformation

Podcast with Didier Fleury

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Didier Fleury has supported numerous companies in their growth and contributed to their digital transformation.

In this podcast, Didier shares his views on the evolution of the IT department's business and the best practices to adopt: considering software suppliers as true partners, supporting change to deploy collaborative tools, and much more.

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A transformation of the profession accelerated by the health crisis

The Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated digital transformations in the corporate world, but according to Didier, it has above all highlighted the importance of IT systems in the smooth running of organizations. He reminds us that, while the crisis has forced companies to recognize the strategic value of CIOs, they must also question themselves if they are to continue to play a central role in digital transformation.

"While the work is going on, the show goes on," he says, to emphasize that even in the midst of an overhaul, CIOs must keep operations running smoothly while integrating new technologies and processes.

Didier insists that the digital transformation of companies depends first and foremost on a modernization of practices and mindsets within IT departments themselves. CIOs need to adapt to new economic, technological and organizational realities if they are to effectively support companies' digital evolution.

Deploying new tools: pitfalls to avoid

Didier Fleury provides a detailed analysis of the issues and challenges involved in moving an organization from in-house software to Cloud applications. He warns of the common pitfalls that accompany this transition, particularly in terms of data management, security and interoperability between systems. Careful planning is essential to make this technological switchover a success, without compromising business continuity.

Didier also shares his experiences of the difficulties he encountered when trying to deploy collaborative tools in certain companies. These initiatives can come up against management models that are reluctant to change. To overcome these obstacles, he recommends adapting technological solutions to the particularities of existing managerial structures, and being flexible when implementing collaborative tools, in order to get buy-in from all stakeholders.

The secret of successful transformation: collaboration with key partners

Didier is convinced that the success of CIOs in their digital transformation mission depends above all on close collaboration with business teams. It's no longer a question of simply providing technical solutions, but of working hand-in-hand with business departments to understand their needs and align strategic objectives with those of end-users.

This collaboration is not limited to in-house teams: Didier also emphasizes the importance of reviewing the relationship with software suppliers. He encourages CIOs to see these suppliers not simply as service providers, but as genuine partners in digital transformation. This approach allows them to establish a relationship of trust and build a solid digital strategy, based on long-term collaboration rather than one-off transactions.

Aligning IT with business strategy: an imperative for CIOs

Didier Fleury concludes by emphasizing a fundamental aspect of the CIO's role: the alignment between IT strategy and the company's business objectives.

"The key to transformation is to align technology with business needs."

In his view, it's essential for CIOs not to limit themselves to a technological approach, but to understand the company's strategic issues in depth, in order to propose solutions that support its objectives.

This alignment is essential to ensure that technology projects do not become isolated initiatives, but are part of a global vision that is consistent with corporate strategy. Didier also reminds us that CIOs must be able to demonstrate flexibility and agility to meet changing business needs, while maintaining a long-term vision to ensure the sustainability of the transformations undertaken.