Early detection of cloud blockers is
critical. Pull back the covers and search
for these seven signs of cloud kryptonite
before they weaken your program.
Like superheroes in movies, cloud programs can “save the day” in creative and
dramatic ways. They can help companies redefine their brands, overhaul busi-
ness processes and open new lines of communication inside and outside their
four walls.
Yet just like superheros, the cloud’s larger-than-life reputation can be neutral-
ized by “cloud Kryptonite.” And unlike the movie version, cloud kryptonite
comes in many forms. At its core, cloud kryptonite is a collection of disruptive
forces that will drain power from a cloud program and render the organization
vulnerable to failure.
Here are seven forms of cloud kryptonite which organizations need to root out
to keep their cloud programs from losing strength.
1. Lack of Trained People in the Organization
A few years ago, organizations functioned just fine empowering a handful of IT
people to run all the technology inside the company. IT leaders maintained the
applications, and the rest of the staff called in those leaders if something went
wrong.
Today in cloud-enabled environments, IT departments operate an inside-out
model, delivering services to the company at large. If employees do not under-
stand how to use tools and services designed to transform the company’s busi-
ness, they simply will not use them. This is where many cloud programs slip up.
To fix the issue, organizations must make sure that the necessary knowledge
gets dispersed throughout the enterprise. IT leaders cannot do it all them-
selves. Companies should establish a few “training leaders” to evangelize the
benefits of training, take the lead on communications, organize meetups and
bring content to users. Department heads have to give these training leaders
the backing they need — and then get out of the way.
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