DIGITALISATION
more automation was a top choice for over half ( 51 %) of European respondents , although 42 % were also concerned about the potential for automation to replace jobs entirely .
“ European respondents are eager to realise the benefits of digitisation but their organisations are falling short when it comes to training and communicating intent ,” said Jake Macholtz , CEO , InEight .
He added : “ Ultimately , the success of any technology change lies with the end user which makes a human-centric approach to digital transformation vital .”
“Today ’ s contractors and surveyors are eager to adopt new TECHNOLOGIES that modernise workflows and allow them to analyse more aspects of their worksite than ever before ”
RICHIE HADFIELD HEAD OF PRODUCT , PROPELLER AERO
People and digitalisation : building workforce capabilities McKinsey survey results confirm that developing talent and skills throughout organisations - a fundamental action for traditional transformations - is one of the most important factors for success in a digital change effort .
Of its 21 keys to success , three relate to the workforce ’ s digital capabilities .
Companies with winning transformations have a better-funded and more robust approach to talent than others do . Transformation success is more than three times likelier when respondents say their organisations have invested the right amount in digital talent .
Success is also more likely when organisations scale up their workforce planning and talent development . For example , 27 % of respondents report successful transformations when their companies set cross-functional or enterprise-wide hiring goals based on specific skill needs – nearly twice the share of respondents whose organisations do not . miningdigital . com 35