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Back to DT Standards

Organisation & Culture

Three axes | 10 criteria

Strengthening digital culture, developing leadership, and building the talent and competencies needed for DT.

Perspective at a glance

Key facts

  • Three axes: DT culture, leadership & influence, talent & competencies
  • 10 criteria measuring organisational and cultural readiness for DT
  • Focuses on cultural change as a critical success factor
  • Requires plans for leadership development and digital talent acquisition

DT Culture

Strengthening digital culture among entity personnel and embedding innovation and change concepts.

Leadership & Influence

Building qualified leaders capable of driving DT and influencing the work environment.

Talent & Competencies

Attracting, developing, and retaining digital competencies and talent.

Assessment criteria

The perspective includes 10 criteria across the three axes to assess organisational and cultural readiness.

AxisCriterionDescription
DT CultureDigital awarenessRaising awareness of DT importance and its impact on the work environment
DT CultureInnovation cultureEncouraging innovation and experimentation with new digital service ideas
DT CultureChange managementApplying change management methodology to ensure DT adoption
Leadership & InfluenceSenior leadership sponsorshipSenior leadership commitment to sponsoring DT initiatives
Leadership & InfluenceDT leadersAppointing and qualifying specialised DT leaders
Leadership & InfluenceInstitutional influenceLeaders' ability to positively influence entity culture
Leadership & InfluenceData-driven decision makingUsing data and analytics to support leadership decisions
Talent & CompetenciesDigital workforce planDeveloping a plan to attract and grow digital competencies
Talent & CompetenciesTraining programmesProviding specialised digital skills training programmes
Talent & CompetenciesTalent retentionDeveloping mechanisms to retain outstanding digital talent

Self-assessment steps

  1. Assess digital culture

    Measure the level of digital awareness, innovation culture, and change management in the entity.

  2. Review leadership

    Evaluate senior leadership commitment to DT and availability of specialised DT leaders.

  3. Analyse competencies

    Review the digital workforce plan, training programmes, and talent retention mechanisms.

  4. Develop an improvement plan

    Identify gaps in each axis and build a phased action plan to address them.

Successful digital transformation starts from within: a culture that embraces innovation, committed leaders who drive change, and qualified digital talent that executes the vision. Building these pillars ensures sustainable transformation.

Related topics

Strategy & Planning

DT strategy, KPIs, and implementation plan.

Operations

Designing work procedures and internal operations.

Standards Overview

Document goals and DGA role.

Organisation & Culture | Digital Transformation Standards | SAHM