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Due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, companies had to cope with the new reality without prior planning and preparation. This feels like the beginning of a new era<\/strong> when technological strategies no longer refer to planning each change step by step, but to maintaining the highest level of adaptability<\/strong>, creativity and resilience under all conditions. It\u2019s a great step to make, but one that has to be well planned as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, technology plays a key role in shaping business strategy<\/strong> and, consequently, the role of an IT leader has been growing in importance for the whole company. IT leaders are now engaged in driving strategic initiatives and creating value for the company and are no longer confined to only cater to organisational needs. And software product design capabilities are irreplaceable in achieving these goals<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to McKinsey<\/strong><\/a>, large IT projects run on average 45% over budget and 7% over time while delivering 56% less values than predicted. 17% of IT projects go so bad they can threaten the existence of a company.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The changing role of an IT C-level executive<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The role of an IT C-level executive is different today. Nowadays, they need to transform IT into a source of innovation <\/strong>by making the most of opportunities that technology offers. It\u2019s no longer a choice but a necessity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In the same report<\/a>, it is stated that 96% of the CIOs declare that their role is expanding beyond traditional IT responsibilities <\/strong>and that today they spend much more time on tasks related to aligning IT projects with business goals (44%) and leading business innovation (34%).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C-level executives are now responsible for creating a digital backbone<\/strong> that will help their company accelerate digital transformation. They need to cope with a mounting set of responsibilities having to break the status quo, suggest the need for using new technologies, refine business strategy or identify opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C-level executives are also the ones who need to combine these numerous competences with being a good leader and bringing value to the organisation itself. In the next years digital strategies will mostly draw from<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n

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Reading Deloitte\u2019s Wall Street Journal Intelligence survey<\/strong><\/a>, we discover that 40% of CEOs said their CIO or tech leader will be the key driver of business strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, innovation is at the centre of business strategy. And, as stated by Deloitte, in 2021 the distinction between corporate strategy and technology strategy<\/strong> is blurring<\/strong> and organisations need lean leaders who take a high-level approach. And this is challenging. As a modern-day C-level IT executive it is your role to ensure your project is among the successful ones. How can you make that happen?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a modern-day C-level IT executive it is your role to ensure your project is among the successful ones. How can you make that happen?<\/p>\n\n\n

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If you\u2019re planning a digital transformation or building a new software product, gather data, define the requirements well at the beginning<\/strong> and ensure your tech initiatives take into consideration the needs of your audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Engage product design specialists, build a strategy that your business needs and stay ahead of the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n



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Product Design – why worth your time?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Going through the process of software product design reduces project risks such as delays, failure to implement a certain scope of the project, unplanned increase in costs or poor evaluation of the usefulness of the new solution by end users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Working with product design specialists gives you the possibility to fully use your current resources and potential<\/strong>. You get specialist feedback, recommendations and know which way to go to achieve the best results.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Software product design should therefore be seen as an investment \u2013 the more effort<\/strong> you put into the early stages of building a product, the better the outcome<\/strong> will be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Wastes your time?<\/td>WhAT SAVES YOUR TIME?<\/td><\/tr>
Building a product based on a business
model that is not confirmed. Consequently, the final product may fail because of aspects that were not checked before<\/strong> and turned into blockers.<\/td>		DEFINING YOUR BUSINESS MODEL<\/strong>
Design your model of monetisation of services and adjust it to your market and business needs.<\/td><\/tr>
No main vision of the product<\/strong>, building it in chaotic way
or in parts that are not consistent.
This approach leads to making more changes,
longer and more expensive development.<\/td>		DEFINING YOUR PRODUCT VISION <\/strong>
Workshops allow to define your product\u2019s vision,
business objectives and to establish a common understanding of the business goals.<\/td><\/tr>
A lack of understanding<\/strong> of users\u2019 real needs and behaviours. It leads
to product development based on assumptions and can prove to be an expensive mistake.<\/td>		DISCOVERING USERS\u2019 NEEDS<\/strong>
Get to know your customers, understand their needs
and minimise the risk of oversight or mishap during development.<\/td><\/tr>
Lack of market verification<\/strong> may result in the
product not being used by customers. It may also result in duplication of existing solutions without
having a definite advantage and differentiators.<\/td>		UNDERSTANDING THE MARKET<\/strong>
Conduct market research and
gather recommendations of functionalities.<\/td><\/tr>
Relying on complex descriptions <\/strong>of vision and product hinders communication and verification of the expected effect. The same sentence
can be understood in different ways it\u2019s good to bet on visual materials.<\/td>		MAKING IT VISUAL FROM THE START <\/strong>
Prepare mockups and semi-interactive prototypes and verify your assumptions without the need for costly coding.<\/td><\/tr>
Lack of visual and functional consistency<\/strong> leads to poor usability of the
product. It also lengthens the process of learning.<\/td>		MAINTAINING CONSISTENCY<\/strong>
Produce UX guidelines, provide instructions for technical and graphic development and ensure consistency of the application.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
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Working with software product design specialists helps you ensure the best customers\u2019 experience and adjustment<\/strong> to their needs<\/strong>. And all these delivered with no delays and unplanned costs.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Services that deliver real value<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To benefit most from the software product design, it\u2019s worth engaging into related services that are mostly run in the form of workshops. When well-carried they help meet all business challenges, fill the gaps in the strategy\/ idea<\/strong> for the project and facilitate implementing digital innovation in your company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are various types of software product design workshops and each of them should be tailored uniquely to your needs. Every company is different, so every workshop should be<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve been actively participating in the market and answering our clients\u2019 needs for over 20 years and we are bringing you our know-how.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can choose from an IT Strategy Workshop, Design Sprint Workshop or a Discovery Workshop.<\/p>\n\n\n

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IT Strategy Workshop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The IT Strategy Workshop involves analysing your company\u2019s figures, performance, key processes, business needs, challenges and opportunities<\/strong>, as well as industry trends. Everything that you need to help you make strategic decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have a business problem, you\u2019re thinking about the digital transformation or developing a software product, but still have some doubts and need guidance on a strategic level \u2013 choose the IT Strategy Workshop.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Goals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The IT Strategy Workshop is designed to help solve your business problems<\/strong> with up-to-date technology no matter if you need an overall IT strategy, or just a plan for developing a single product. Before making any big investments, you will receive knowledge to reduce any risks associated with the implementation of your project<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Design Sprint Workshop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A design sprint is a 5-day workshop that allows you to design and evaluate your idea for a product<\/strong> prior to development. All you need is to have a small budget available and the active engagement of key stakeholders and user representatives for the duration of the workshop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have a specific idea in mind or experience to improve and can\u2019t wait to see the shape of a final product and your customers\u2019 reactions to it \u2013 bet on the Design Sprint Workshop.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Goals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

During this highly productive 5-day period, your idea is clearly defined, evaluated by experts, turned into a working prototype, and thoroughly tested.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Discovery Workshop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Discovery Workshop helps clarify your idea and ensure that your product\/service<\/strong> is perfectly adjusted to your business objectives and customer needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are thinking about going digital and already have some vague ideas, but also need a specific roadmap to help your development team get started \u2013 select the Discovery Workshop<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Discovery Workshop will help you find a solution that is right for you<\/strong>. You will receive assistance in setting objectives, planning new features, and creating and testing your MVP<\/strong>. The entire scope of the workshop, as well as certain activities, can be easily adjusted to your project and requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Valuable competences in your project<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, developers write the code. But apart from them there is a number of software product design specialists who are worth engaging in your project, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n