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Digital forward | A Baker Tilly Digital webinar series

Digital forward: A webinar series

Explore a variety of digital transformation topics and gain insights into what your organization needs to know to succeed

Digital forward: A webinar series

Propel your business forward

Technology has increased customer expectations, catapulted productivity and unlocked the power of data analytics. But only implementing the latest technology isn’t going to give you the edge that sets you apart from competitors. Digital transformation is more than just utilizing the right technology – it’s about creating the right processes and empowering the right people to create a culture of innovation. Check out our series articles and recordings below to learn more.

All session recordings are available in the dropdowns below

Speakers: Mike Cullen - Principal, Baker Tilly and Jordan Anderson - Director, Baker Tilly Digital

Organizations are facing a transformative shift towards digitization and automation. Artificial intelligence (AI) is now dominating the conversation in the media, board rooms and halls of government. However, AI, robotic process automation (RPA), intelligent process automation (IPA) and diverse analytics approaches and tools are already changing the way we work, serve customers and deliver results.

Watch the recording below to learn:

  • The differences between each of these technologies
  • The risks that they can pose to businesses
  • How to safely reap the potential rewards of these emerging technologies

Speakers: Peter Pearce – Principal, Baker Tilly Digital and Sarah Hindle – Consultant, Baker Tilly Digital

Harnessing raw data and transforming it into actionable insights is critical for success. However, many organizations are submerged in a sea of data, needing more tools and strategies to assess, organize and leverage data to make digital initiatives truly transformative.

Watch the recording below to discover:

  • The importance of reviewing and visualizing your operating data at the onset of any digital initiative
  • How to gauge data quality and the importance of embracing data as the driving force behind your mission-critical programs
  • Ways to enhance your data initiatives’ overall success to propel your business fearlessly forward

Speakers: Ellie Ellis – Senior Manager, Baker Tilly Digital and Steven Shutt – Senior Manager, Baker Tilly Digital
The technologies organizations acquire and maintain over years of operation are often extensive and the thought of replacing, upgrading or optimizing existing technology can be daunting and shrouded in a complex language that few speak fluently. Simultaneously, organizations are being asked to prioritize broader business initiatives while adhering to tighter budgets and utilizing less resources, making the promise of quick technology fixes even more enticing.

Questions like whether to opt for in-house development or outsourcing, pursuing an upgrade or an overhaul, selecting between customized or out-of-the-box solutions complicate an already complicated process.

Watch the recording below to learn:

  • How to simplify your next steps by breaking through the noise to drive true transformation
  • Best practices to prioritize your business initiatives
  • Key alignment strategies for your digital evolution

Speakers: Kayla Flint – Principal, Baker Tilly Digital and Andrew Clark – Experienced Manager, Baker Tilly Digital

The cloud has matured significantly. Originating in the technology sector, it has now permeated nearly every industry due to the security, resilience, speed and scalability it offers. While the value of cloud computing is widespread, there is often a lack of understanding regarding where this value truly lies and how to effectively harness it. This deficiency can result in misguided strategies and flawed implementation approaches.

Watch the recording below to discover how the cloud can:

  • Simplify and standardize business processes and workflows
  • Enable data analytics leading to shortened innovation cycles
  • Scale rapidly and securely
  • Increase compliance
  • Help save money and redeploy resources

Speakers: Amanda Klein – Principal, Baker Tilly Digital and Marcus Wagner – Partner, Baker Tilly Digital
Digital transformation enables value in all facets of the business – from customers and employees to investors. For nearly every business, improving EBIDTA and maximizing value is atop every leader’s agenda.

Watch the recording below to discover how to get to true transformation and increase business value faster by:

  • Defining your strategic goals and priorities aligning initiatives and outcomes
  • Enabling organizational alignment and engagement
  • Establishing a foundation to track value realization through reporting and analytics
  • Building a culture focused on continuous improvement and innovation

Speakers: Susan Vincent – Managing Director, Baker Tilly Digital, Todd Wilkerson – Director, Baker Tilly Digital and Jessica Drexler - Experienced Manager, Baker Tilly Digital

Strategic leaders must think beyond just implementing new tools and technologies to drive growth and improve the customer experience. We live in an influencer-led world and customer experience and reaction can make or break an organization. Taking on a digital transformation effort represents a major milestone in a company's history and a giant leap forward in how you operate, innovate and go-to-market while building a company that customers love.

Going deeper means getting past the tools or solution to develop, design and deploy high-quality customer outcomes.

Watch the recording below to:

  • Learn why the customer experience is pivotal to the long-term success of an organization
  • Explore ways to create seamless and personalized customer experiences
  • Understand why you should care about what your customers really think and how to measure it long-term
  • Discover how leadership can take meaningful action to drive impactful change across the entire customer journey

Previous sessions

Read our recap articles and watch the full webinar recordings.
  1. Hand reaching for data-driven customer experience

    How to create a data-driven customer experience in the age of the influencer

    Foster a data-driven customer experience by understanding the why behind your customer sentiments.
  2. People increasing business value of digital transformation at computer

    Amplify business value through digital transformation

    Learn how a holistic approach to change can help prepare your organization for a successful and sustainable transformation.
  3. cloud computing abstract

    The case for the cloud: Value, performance and agility

    Read our webinar recap to learn how the shift to the cloud represents a leap from traditional IT infrastructure, offering businesses a dynamic and scalable platform to innovate, collaborate and streamline operations.
  4. Optimizing technology to avoid technology overload

    Technology overload: Assessment to action

    While the promise of quick technology fixes is enticing, undergoing a digital transformation assessment to evaluate your current state and future needs will help determine the best path forward and ensure future success post implementation.
  5. people at desk studying data quality tools

    How to create a data-first organization

    Creating a data-first organization starts by providing visibility into your data on the front-end to assess its quality, before migrating to a new system to ensure it can provide organizational value at the end of the transformation journey.
  6. Risks of artificial intelligence on a laptop

    Understanding the business uses, risks and rewards of artificial intelligence

    As the creation of new AI-driven content accompanies inherent risks, the growth of AI in the market highlights the growing need for risk management across organizations. Read our webinar recap article to learn more about navigating the complex landscape of AI while embracing a proactive approach to risk management.
  7. Office computers on with no professionals

    The hidden cost of inaction

    Digital transformation is critical in preparing your business for what comes next. Learn how transforming your organization to think digitally forward is the difference between standing still and thriving in the new digital era.
  8. Team members sitting at table together with wall of plants

    How to execute your ESG strategy with data and cloud technologies

    Learn how to develop and execute your ESG data and reporting strategies and recommended ESG data governance best practices to avoid common data shortcomings and reporting pitfalls.
  9. Data dashboard coming out of laptop

    Data, analytics and the difficulty in determining a direct return on investment

    When stakeholders struggle to conceptualize the value of data as an asset and only focus on tangible ROI, they often forego investing in necessary data and analytics initiatives. When assessing the value of data and analytics initiatives, it’s important to understand how leveraging data as an asset can provide business added value.
  10. Baker Tilly Digital AI network

    Leveraging AI and ML to drive value in your organization

    When leveraged correctly, artificial intelligence and machine learning can create helpful efficiencies and improve processes in your organization. Read more to learn about a few examples being practiced today and learn the impact, benefits and risks.
  11. Woman stops in a crowd contemplating changes ahead

    Leading your organization through transformation? Start here.

    The majority of organizations are continuing to struggle to realize the long-term success of their digital transformation initiatives. Read our webinar recap to learn how intentionally focusing on the people aspect of transformation can drastically affect the overall success of the initiative.
  12. Consultants review software development code

    Breaking the mold with technology

    Learn how your organization can try breaking the mold by moving away from the traditional mindsets of how we get our jobs done.
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Five dimensions of digital transformation

Simplifying the language and concepts of digital transformation can help board members and senior executives better guide their organizations through the digital transformation journey. Digital transformation can be simplified into five critical business dimensions.

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Ready to get started?

If you are ready to embark on your digital transformation journey or have any questions about the strategies and resources discussed in the Digital forward webinar series, we are here to support you and provide guidance tailored to your organization's specific needs. Connect with us to learn how we can help you unlock the full potential of digital innovation and drive your organization towards a successful future.