Implementing Digital Transformation: Change Management, Agile Approaches, and Capacity Building
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Article | NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies
Year: 2025
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5669-1676
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-gdtdgttrfm-06
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About the Article
Implementing digital transformation requires more than the adoption of new technologies; it demands cultural adaptation, agile approaches, and capacity building. This article explores the critical elements of implementation, including effective change management, iterative agile methodologies, comprehensive training, and resource alignment. The analysis underscores the role of leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement in overcoming resistance and fostering ownership. Case studies from non-profit and healthcare sectors illustrate how resource-constrained organizations can adopt practical strategies to enhance adoption, close digital literacy gaps, and ensure sustainable impact. By combining theory with applied practice, the article provides both scholars and practitioners with a roadmap for navigating the complex realities of digital transformation implementation.
Key Topics
- Digital transformation
- Change management
- Agile methodology
- Training and development
- Resource allocation
- Non-profit sector
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Implementing Digital Transformation: Change Management, Agile Approaches, and Capacity Building. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. Neya Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-gdtdgttrfm-06
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