Digital transformations: The five talent factors that matter most | Mckinsey

It is difficult to establish a successful digital and advanced analytics firm. Decisions about talent and technology will frequently decide the success of the change. 

Talent and technology are crucial to success throughout the transformation journey, from planning and hiring to managing and developing. Digitalizing a full corporation or establishing a digital and advanced analytics (DnA) start-up within the enterprise are big challenges. 

1. Prioritize hiring senior digital leaders to attract talent and sharpen your value proposition.
2. Rethink your value proposition for digital talent.
3. Hire digital talent internally, but keep a high bar on technical skills, and be realistic about reskilling.
4. Build a learning and development program specifically for digital talent.
5. Evaluate trade-offs between immediate results and long-term capability building, leveraging temporary contractors to supplement delivery

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