Building a Technology-Forward Team
Strategic guide to developing technology capabilities within your Augusta business team for competitive advantage.
Essential Technology Roles
Key roles that every growing business should consider to maximize technology effectiveness and adoption.
Technology Champion
Internal advocate for technology adoption and best practices
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate new technology solutions
- Lead technology training initiatives
- Bridge communication between IT and business teams
- Monitor technology trends and opportunities
Required Skills
- Strong communication
- Business acumen
- Technology curiosity
- Change management
Data Analyst
Transform business data into actionable insights
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze business performance data
- Create reports and dashboards
- Identify trends and opportunities
- Support data-driven decision making
Required Skills
- Analytical thinking
- Excel/Google Sheets expertise
- Basic SQL
- Data visualization
Digital Marketing Specialist
Manage online presence and digital marketing efforts
Key Responsibilities
- Manage website content and SEO
- Execute digital marketing campaigns
- Analyze marketing performance
- Manage social media presence
Required Skills
- Content creation
- SEO knowledge
- Social media management
- Analytics tools
Team Development Strategies
Proven approaches to building technology capabilities within your existing team.
Cross-Training Programs
Develop technology skills across different departments
Benefits
- Increased team flexibility and capability
- Better understanding of technology impact
- Improved collaboration between departments
- Reduced dependency on single individuals
Implementation Steps
- Identify key technology skills needed
- Create structured learning paths
- Pair experienced users with beginners
- Provide hands-on practice opportunities
Continuous Learning Culture
Foster ongoing technology education and skill development
Benefits
- Keep pace with rapidly changing technology
- Improve employee engagement and retention
- Build internal expertise and reduce consulting costs
- Enable innovation and competitive advantage
Implementation Steps
- Allocate budget for training and certifications
- Encourage attendance at technology conferences
- Subscribe to relevant online learning platforms
- Create internal knowledge sharing sessions
Technology Partnerships
Leverage external expertise to supplement internal capabilities
Benefits
- Access to specialized expertise
- Faster implementation of complex projects
- Knowledge transfer to internal team
- Reduced risk of technology failures
Implementation Steps
- Identify reliable technology partners
- Establish clear communication protocols
- Include knowledge transfer in project scope
- Maintain long-term strategic relationships
Ready to Build Your Technology Team?
Our Augusta technology consultants can help you assess your team's current capabilities and develop a plan to build the technology skills your business needs.