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7 strategies and tactics for Adoption

What is Adoption strategy?

Every great achievement starts with a well-thought-out plan. It can be the launch of a new product, expanding into new markets, or just trying to increase efficiency. You'll need a delicate combination of strategies and tactics to ensure that the journey is smooth and effective.

Identifying the optimal Adoption strategy can be challenging, especially when everyday tasks consume your time. To help you, we've assembled a list of examples to ignite your creativity.

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Adoption strategy examples

You will find in the next section many different Adoption tactics. We've included action items in our templates to make it as actionable as possible.

Strategies and tactics for facilitating AI adoption on cloud

  • ⛳️ Strategy 1: Develop a cloud AI adoption roadmap

    • Assess current AI capabilities and infrastructure
    • Identify key business objectives for AI adoption
    • Determine the required cloud services and tools
    • Create a phased timeline for implementation
    • Establish a governance model for AI projects
    • Define metrics for success and performance evaluation
    • Get buy-in from key stakeholders across departments
    • Allocate budget and resources for each phase
    • Set up a regular review process for progress tracking
    • Adjust the roadmap based on learnings and goal changes

  • ⛳️ Strategy 2: Build internal AI expertise

    • Identify and fill skill gaps through training programs
    • Encourage collaboration between IT and data science teams
    • Create a knowledge-sharing platform for AI best practices
    • Sponsor employees for relevant AI certification courses
    • Recruit experienced AI professionals for critical roles
    • Promote hands-on projects to build practical skills
    • Organise AI-focused workshops and seminars
    • Set up an AI mentorship programme
    • Establish cross-functional AI task forces
    • Evaluate team performance and offer constructive feedback

  • ⛳️ Strategy 3: Leverage cloud-based AI tools and services

    • Evaluate various cloud service providers for AI capabilities
    • Select a cloud platform that aligns with business requirements
    • Implement cloud-based AI tools for data analytics
    • Utilise pre-trained AI models available on the cloud
    • Integrate cloud AI with existing business applications
    • Develop custom AI models using cloud-based resources
    • Ensure data security and compliance on the cloud
    • Optimise AI models for performance and efficiency
    • Regularly review and update AI tools and services
    • Monitor cost and manage cloud resources effectively
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Strategies and tactics for increasing Adoption

  • ⛳️ Strategy 1: Enhance user education and awareness

    • Develop comprehensive tutorials and user guides
    • Create engaging explainer videos
    • Conduct webinars and live demonstrations
    • Utilise email marketing for educational content dissemination
    • Implement a customer onboarding programme
    • Partner with influencers to expand reach
    • Write detailed blog posts highlighting benefits
    • Leverage social media for educational content sharing
    • Host customer Q&A sessions
    • Offer free trials or demos to new users

  • ⛳️ Strategy 2: Improve user experience and product features

    • Conduct user surveys to gather feedback
    • Identify and address pain points in the user journey
    • Regularly update the product based on user feedback
    • Streamline the onboarding process
    • Enhance the user interface and design
    • Ensure mobile compatibility and responsiveness
    • Add features that users frequently request
    • Implement a responsive and helpful customer support system
    • Create a user community for feedback and support
    • Offer customisation options to cater to diverse user needs

  • ⛳️ Strategy 3: Increase marketing and promotional efforts

    • Define a clear target audience and persona
    • Create targeted advertising campaigns
    • Utilise search engine marketing and optimisation
    • Participate in relevant industry events and conferences
    • Collaborate with complementary brands for co-marketing
    • Offer limited-time discounts or offers
    • Leverage customer testimonials and case studies
    • Implement a referral programme to incentivise current users
    • Utilise retargeting campaigns for interested users
    • Regularly analyse and adjust marketing strategies based on analytics
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Strategies and tactics for enhancing Customer-Centric Approach at Dashen Bank

  • ⛳️ Strategy 1: Enhance personalisation through advanced analytics

    • Employ advanced data analytics to segment customers based on behaviours and preferences
    • Conduct regular customer surveys to gather data on changing needs and preferences
    • Develop tailored banking products and services for different customer segments
    • Integrate a CRM system to track and personalise every customer interaction
    • Leverage customer data to offer personalised marketing campaigns
    • Utilise AI-driven personalisation tools to recommend products and services
    • Create personalised customer journey maps to improve the customer experience
    • Implement a feedback loop to continually refine personalisation efforts
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment in personalisation strategies
    • Set and monitor KPIs to measure the effectiveness of personalisation efforts

  • ⛳️ Strategy 2: Improve transparency and communication across all channels

    • Develop standard templates for all customer communications to ensure consistency
    • Create an educational content library consisting of FAQs, tutorials, and guides
    • Ensure all communication channels provide clear information on products and fees
    • Regularly update customers on changes to products or fees through multiple channels
    • Establish a centralised CRM to enhance tracking of customer interactions
    • Train staff on clear and effective communication techniques
    • Provide transparent customer service guidelines across digital and branch channels
    • Implement a feedback mechanism for customers to rate communication clarity
    • Benchmark against industry best practices for clarity and transparency
    • Monitor customer satisfaction and confusion indexes to fine-tune communication strategies

  • ⛳️ Strategy 3: Streamline processes to boost efficiency and digital engagement

    • Map current customer journey processes to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies
    • Implement lean methodologies to streamline workflows and reduce wait times
    • Invest in technology to automate key customer service functions
    • Enhance mobile and digital platforms to provide seamless service access
    • Develop a user-focused design for digital banking interfaces
    • Increase cloud infrastructure investment to support more scalable digital solutions
    • Implement real-time performance tracking tools to monitor service efficiency
    • Create cross-training programs to enhance staff efficiency in multiple roles
    • Use AI tools for proactive customer support and issue resolution
    • Benchmark digital engagement levels against competitors to identify areas for improvement
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Strategies and tactics for expanding Sterling Tour and Travel Agency into the Kenyan Market

  • ⛳️ Strategy 1: Forge strategic partnerships

    • Identify and partner with a medium-sized Kenyan tour and travel agency
    • Leverage the local partner’s market knowledge and customer base
    • Align services to meet local cultural and tourist preferences
    • Ensure clear communication channels with partners
    • Negotiate mutually beneficial terms in partnership agreements
    • Engage local travel influencers to promote joint offerings
    • Create co-branded marketing materials with local partners
    • Host joint events and travel expos to increase brand visibility
    • Develop shared objectives and performance metrics
    • Regularly review and refine partnership strategies

  • ⛳️ Strategy 2: Adapt services to local market conditions

    • Research and understand customer preferences in Kenya
    • Develop Kenya-specific travel packages including popular destinations
    • Implement a pricing strategy that reflects local purchasing power
    • Offer flexible payment options tailored to Kenyan market needs
    • Launch culturally immersive experiences like safaris and heritage tours
    • Translate marketing materials into Swahili and other local languages
    • Align services with environmental and cultural preservation initiatives
    • Conduct training sessions for employees on local customs and practices
    • Incorporate feedback from local customers into service offerings
    • Regularly update offerings based on seasonal tourist trends

  • ⛳️ Strategy 3: Enhance marketing and brand awareness

    • Launch social media campaigns targeting Kenyan travellers
    • Partner with local influencers to widen digital reach
    • Participate in local and international travel expos
    • Utilise radio and print media to reach different demographics
    • Highlight local partnerships in marketing communications
    • Develop emotional and engaging storytelling content
    • Create promotional videos showcasing Kenyan attractions
    • Establish a customer referral programme
    • Leverage customer testimonials in marketing materials
    • Conduct surveys to measure brand awareness and adapt strategies
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Strategies and tactics for crafting a Supplier and Contractor Engagement Strategy

  • ⛳️ Strategy 1: Develop a supplier onboarding and verification process

    • Gather a list of suppliers from NHC for onboarding purposes
    • Create a standardized onboarding checklist including compliance aspects
    • Verify supplier credentials against NHC's established requirements
    • Implement a system to routinely price check with suppliers
    • Conduct regular training sessions on platform usage for suppliers
    • Form a dedicated support team for supplier inquiries
    • Launch a pilot program with selected suppliers to test processes
    • Collect feedback post-pilot to enhance the onboarding experience
    • Monitor supplier performance against compliance standards
    • Regularly audit supplier practices to ensure quality compliance

  • ⛳️ Strategy 2: Expand contractor engagement and support

    • Initiate marketing campaigns targeted at contractors for platform awareness
    • Organise webinars or workshops highlighting platform benefits
    • Gather and act upon feedback from contractors during pilot phases
    • Monitor the status of orders to assess contractor satisfaction
    • Increase outreach to onboard more contractors across different sectors
    • Build partnerships with contractor associations to boost adoption
    • Introduce AI solutions for contractors regarding material selection
    • Maintain open communication channels with contractors
    • Identify contractor needs and tailor solutions accordingly
    • Rapidly address challenges faced by contractors on the platform

  • ⛳️ Strategy 3: Implement long-term supplier and contractor collaborations

    • Strategically onboard additional suppliers from diverse regions
    • Develop partnerships with relevant industry organizations
    • Provide suppliers with regular training on new platform features
    • Conduct periodic compliance reviews to maintain standards
    • Execute marketing efforts to expand the contractor user base
    • Establish collaborations with key contractor associations
    • Develop platform features that enhance user experience
    • Implement user feedback-driven improvements on the platform
    • Ensure ongoing support and relationship management with suppliers
    • Promote a culture of continuous improvement across all operations
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Strategies and tactics for establishing internal communications, launching the global people newsletter, and implementing IC governance

  • ⛳️ Strategy 1: Develop a content and distribution plan

    • Identify key content themes for the newsletter based on employee interests and organisational objectives
    • Create a content calendar outlining monthly topics and deadlines
    • Select a newsletter platform that supports global distribution and analytics
    • Identify potential content contributors from different regions and departments
    • Establish a consistent schedule for newsletter creation and distribution
    • Set benchmarks for open rates and click-through rates to gauge engagement
    • Develop a feedback mechanism to collect employee responses and suggestions
    • Establish guidelines for content submission from contributors
    • Create an editorial team responsible for content quality and coherence
    • Schedule regular meetings with contributors to align on content strategy and calendar

  • ⛳️ Strategy 2: Launch and promote the global people newsletter

    • Design a visually appealing newsletter template in line with corporate branding
    • Conduct a pre-launch campaign to build anticipation among employees
    • Craft a compelling welcome message to introduce the first issue
    • Leverage internal platforms and communication channels to announce the newsletter
    • Incorporate interactive elements such as polls or quizzes to drive engagement
    • Provide clear instructions on how to access and engage with the newsletter
    • Collect and analyse initial feedback to refine subsequent editions
    • Encourage employee contributions and recognise contributors in each issue
    • Track newsletter analytics and adjust strategy as needed to increase engagement
    • Gather testimonials and success stories to build credibility and showcase impact

  • ⛳️ Strategy 3: Establish and implement IC governance

    • Define key principles and guidelines for internal communication governance
    • Create a comprehensive IC policy document accessible to all employees
    • Conduct training sessions to educate employees on IC guidelines and best practices
    • Develop a toolkit with templates and resources to support consistent communication
    • Designate IC champions within each department to ensure adherence to guidelines
    • Establish clear escalation procedures for communication-related issues
    • Launch an internal survey to assess satisfaction with current communication efforts
    • Monitor and report on communication quality and consistency across the organisation
    • Analyse survey results and feedback to improve internal communication processes
    • Track reduction in communication-related misunderstandings as a performance metric
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Strategies and tactics for analysing Infosys Resource & Capability Matrix

  • ⛳️ Strategy 1: Leverage key strengths to diversify market dependency

    • Enhance marketing efforts in non-US regions leveraging global talent pool
    • Develop strategic partnerships to penetrate new markets using existing client relationships
    • Expand digital capabilities to cater to localised needs in emerging markets
    • Utilise brand reputation to enter European and APAC markets
    • Conduct innovation workshops to tailor services for diverse markets
    • Promote thought leadership through global webinars and conferences
    • Utilise innovation capabilities to create market-specific solutions
    • Drive collaborative projects with local governments and agencies
    • Establish regional offices to boost market presence
    • Invest in local talent acquisition to enhance cultural alignment

  • ⛳️ Strategy 2: Reduce dependency on high attrition talent

    • Enhance employee engagement programmes to reduce attrition rates
    • Provide competitive compensation and benefits packages
    • Implement regular performance and satisfaction surveys
    • Foster a culture of innovation and growth to retain talent
    • Enhance leadership training at Infosys Leadership Institute
    • Offer career advancement opportunities and reskilling initiatives
    • Introduce flexible work arrangements to improve work-life balance
    • Establish mentorship and buddy systems for new hires
    • Recognise and reward high-performing employees
    • Implement a feedback loop to address employee concerns proactively

  • ⛳️ Strategy 3: Optimise R&D and consulting capabilities

    • Increase investment in R&D to elevate innovation potential
    • Develop a knowledge sharing hub for best practices in consulting
    • Train consulting teams to improve client interaction and problem resolution
    • Integrate AI tools to enhance consulting service delivery
    • Host innovation sprints to generate new consulting solutions
    • Collaborate with leading research institutions for knowledge advancements
    • Leverage global consulting teams to address regional needs
    • Create centres of excellence focussing on consulting and R&D
    • Conduct industry benchmarking to align consulting services with global standards
    • Offer consultancy certification programmes to upskill employees
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How to track your Adoption strategies and tactics

Having a plan is one thing, sticking to it is another.

Setting good strategies is only the first challenge. The hard part is to avoid distractions and make sure that you commit to the plan. A simple weekly ritual will greatly increase the chances of success.

A tool like Tability can also help you by combining AI and goal-setting to keep you on track.

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