Digital Transformation Organisational Change Management
Dr. Ali Al Shidhani
H.E. Under Secretary of IT & Communications
We extend a warm welcome to all of you to join us on our transformative journey, aligned with the ambitious goals of Oman Vision 2040. Under the visionary leadership of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, we are dedicated to nurturing a knowledge-driven society. Embracing change management wholeheartedly, we prioritize transparent communication, active stakeholder engagement, and the seamless adoption of cutting-edge digital technologies. We have commenced the Digital Transformation Change Management (DTCM) Strategy Project, and this strategic approach will not only accelerate our progress but also ensure the sustainability of our developmental efforts, therefore propelling us towards the achievement of integrated digital governance and enduring prosperity.
"When digital transformation is done right, its like a caterpillar turning into a butterfly, but when done wrong, all you have is a really fast caterpillar"
-George Westerman, Principal Research Scientist at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
DTP Champion Network
A Change Champion Network refers to a structured group of DTCM Team Members from various Government entities who are dedicated to driving and supporting change initiatives within their own and other entities. The ""change champions"" serve as advocates and leaders in promoting the adoption of the new DTCM Strategy. They will act as liaisons between MTCIT and other government entities, ensuring clear communication and addressing any concerns or feedback. By leveraging their influence and expertise, change champions foster a positive attitude toward change and encourage engagement and participation from their colleagues. We are excited to announce that we are seeking nominations for our Change Champions initiative!
To submit your nominations, please contact us at dtcm@mtcit.gov.om. We look forward to receiving your nominations and celebrating our change champions together!
Overview - Change Management Strategy for DTP
To accelerate Digital Transformation, the commencement of Digital Transformation Change Management Strategy Development Project, aims to equip government entities with resources and tools to lead transformative change effectively.
The goal of DTCM Strategy Development Project is to ensure the Government Digital Transformation Program's success by employing a Robust Change Enablement Approach.
Importance of Change Management for DTP:
Our Change Management Strategy will provide the structure & tools needed to prepare, support and equip the change practitioners within DTP to successfully manage change initiatives.
Align Objectives
- Ensure stakeholders are aligned with Oman’s Vision 2040 and Government DTP 2021-25 & striving to shift from exploring or doing digital to being digital
Manage Resistance
- Mitigate the inherent resistance displayed by identified entities through a Unified knowledge and awareness of Change Management
Build Capability
- Cultivate a digital mindset & enhance the capabilities of DTP Change Champions to facilitate improved management of change initiatives
Improved Adoption
- Measurable return on investment on
Key Outcomes/Benefits
Humanizing Change
- Equipping entities within DTP to manage people side of Digital Transformation Programme through Change Management
Structured Ecosystem
- A robust change ecosystem with required resources, processes and techniques is built for DTP to effectively manage all transformations
Capability Building
- Nurture a Digital Mindset & impart required behavioral & functional skills for stakeholders at DTP to manage transformations
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Contact Us
For inquiries or clarifications, please contact us via email at dtcm@mtcit.gov.om or scan the QR Code for information/clarifications
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Digital transformation ambassador
Introduction
The Governorates’ Digital Transformation Ambassadors Programme is designed to maximise the potential of national talents who possess passion and skills in digital transformation across all governorates of Oman. These individuals will contribute as ambassadors, helping to achieve the objectives of digital transformation while ensuring community engagement in the digital transformation process.
Objectives of the Programme
- Increase Awareness and Usage: Raise the public's knowledge and use of digital services, solutions and advanced technologies.
- Empower the Community: Help people have an easy and high-quality experience when using digital services.
- Promote Digital Living: Encourage digital living as the best way for citizens to access government services, improving satisfaction and acceptance.
Criteria for Selecting Digital Transformation Ambassadors
- The participant must be a resident of the governorate or Wilayat with in the governorate.
- The candidate’s age must range from 13 to 60+ years.
- The candidate must successfully pass the personal interview.
- He/she must agree to the conditions for joining the ambassadors' list and ensure their commitment.
- Candidates for advanced and specialised levels must provide proof of their certificates and academic qualifications.
Click here to view the list of Ambassadors
Required Skills
- Proficiency in Arabic (English is optional)
- Discipline, sense of responsibility, openness and willingness to contribute to the community.
- Strong communication and digital content writing skills
| Registration Steps | |
|---|---|
| Step | Description |
| 1 | Complete the registration form via the provided link |
| 2 | Receive confirmation and interview schedule. |
| 3 | Receive acceptance or rejection of the application. |
For more details about the Governorates Ambassadors Initiative for Digital Transformation, click here.
Digital Excellence-Project Management
Project management is a very wide topic. A complete description of all aspects and techniques for project management would be huge and hard to use. Instead, this section focuses on foundational project management information that any Project Manager should know in order to be successful in delivering Government Digital Transformation Projects in Oman Government.
The Key Objectives of This Section Are To:
- Provide high-level understanding to the stakeholders on project management importance with respect to Government Digital transformation projects in Oman.
- Introduce various methodologies that can be used to manage Government Digital Transformation projects to achieve business value and improve project efficiency, quality and success rate.
- Provide project management tools and templates to ensure consistency in project management approach across Government Digital Transformation projects.
- To elevate the knowledge of the PM in the ministries and equip them with the right tools and techniques in project management.
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