Give up on trying to solve for technology debt.

It will always exist, and legacy systems have served organizations well.? Some are more resilient and an asset rather than an enemy.?

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Yet, what if the actual solution isn't to vanquish this so-called enemy but to embrace it? Yes, legacy systems, often deemed archaic, are not the villains we've made them out to be. I have experience resilient assets, pivotal to our organizations' enduring success time and time again.

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Don’t believe me?

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Your likelihood of system failure due to legacy systems is often exaggerated. ?Remember remote working surge during the pandemic?? Those systems were fretted over but they help up.

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Companies spend anywhere between 40% to 80% of their IT budget on legacy systems.?

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Let me say that again …… average of 60% of technology budget spent on wrestling with the ghosts of the past.? ??

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Trust me …. The real twist is the barrier to innovation is not technology itself.? It’s the layered processes and overly customized technologies that entangle us in a web of inefficiencies and slows us down.?

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It contributes to workplace stress, longer working hours and tangible impact to health and wellbeing leading to inconsistent team performance, absenteeism.?

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The result? A cycle of inconsistent team performance, absenteeism, and dwindling job satisfaction.

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Imagine if you will, a layered cake; each layer represents an added complexity, slowing down agility and decision making, throw on governance and regulatory frameworks, plus a layer for reporting, add on a slice for the ever-present demand failure. Together they create a confection that’s far too complex to enjoy. let along find the sweet spot!

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What’s the Return on Investment (ROI) in persisting with the status quo?

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It’s never going to be perfect ……. ?Especially when it comes to fostering innovation that is aligned with strategic goals. BUT reimaging the strategy to consider the functional environment and integrate with operational excellence and staff wellbeing agenda will improve the work environment.?

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This isn’t about adding a wellness program or 2 as an afterthought.? The challenges of tech debt operational inefficiency, and employee wellbeing are interdependent. Addressing them in silos only reveals the tip of the iceberg (or cake)!

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There is a compelling case for redeploying resources more effectively.? For example, transforming 2,000 monthly submissions into a streamlined process not only saves $77,000 but also cuts through the layers of complexity and the emotional tolls of inefficient processes.?

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It’s time to burn the proverbial paper-based work in favour of digital solutions that redeploy resources more effectively.

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We have an opportunity.? Wellbeing acting as the glue that binds them together – the coalesce of excellence ….. fostering an ecosystem ripe for innovation, growth, and, ultimately, a thriving future.

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It’s never too late to embrace the possibilities that lie at the intersection of wellbeing and operational excellence.

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Today is always a good day to start with redefining the workplace, creating spaces that not only drive innovation but also nurture the heart and soul of every individual within the organization.

Start now ......