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Modern cloud champions

agosto 13, 2021

9-MINUTE READ

In brief

What’s in the way of cloud value?

A clear vision

It pays to be a champ

60%

greater value across workforce and cloud transformation outcomes on average

2.3x

more gains across employee productivity and cross-functional collaboration and communication

1.9x

faster cloud migration

2.2x

enhanced organizational agility and innovation and improved customer experience

Levers of modern cloud champions

Talent

Driving transformation requires the right skills and talent. Skill building can reduce the risk of being left behind. The Modern Cloud Champion that accelerates the cloud journey is 4.6x more likely to have the skills needed to transform into a cloud-enabled organization and 4.3x more likely to develop future talent at scale.

Leadership

All areas of the company must adopt the cloud in a unified way to succeed. By promoting a culture of growth across the workforce, Modern Cloud Champions outperform the competition. As they lead from a clear strategy, they promote cross-functional collaboration while advancing business objectives with the cloud.

Culture

Modern Cloud Champions prioritize a test-and-learn culture. As a result, they are: 2x more likely to embrace continuous innovation across leadership and the workforce, 1.5x more likely to encourage employees to take risks, and nearly 5x more likely to promote cross-functional and cross-cultural teamwork.

Talent

Driving transformation requires the right skills and talent. Skill building can reduce the risk of being left behind. The Modern Cloud Champion that accelerates the cloud journey is 4.6x more likely to have the skills needed to transform into a cloud-enabled organization and 4.3x more likely to develop future talent at scale.

Talent

Driving transformation requires the right skills and talent. Skill building can reduce the risk of being left behind. The Modern Cloud Champion that accelerates the cloud journey is 4.6x more likely to have the skills needed to transform into a cloud-enabled organization and 4.3x more likely to develop future talent at scale.

Unlock cloud value through five levers

Agility and innovation

Become a modern cloud champion

About the research

Yaarit Silverstone

Senior Managing Director – Talent & Organization, Global Strategy Lead & Americas Lead

Yaarit partners with CEOs and the entire C-suite to enable transformation and deliver sustainable capabilities and growth.


Sarah Bartel

Managing Director – Cloud Change, Global Lead

Sarah has 20+ years of experience transforming organizations, culture and talent, powered by digital technology.


Philippe Chauffard

Senior Managing Director – Infrastructure Engineering, Cloud First, Global Lead

Philippe has extensive cloud and infrastructure experience, ranging from strategy to transformation, migration and operations.