Cloud Transformation and Organizational Change Management
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.15680/IJCTECE.2022.0504001Keywords:
Cloud Transformation, Change Management, Organizational Culture, Cloud Adoption, Digital Transformation, Leadership, Agile, Communication Strategy, Employee Engagement, Business Process RedesignAbstract
Cloud transformation is not solely a technical transition; it is a profound organizational shift that demands comprehensive change management. While cloud computing offers benefits such as scalability, cost-efficiency, and flexibility, these advantages can only be fully realized when aligned with cultural, structural, and procedural changes within an organization. This paper explores the intersection of cloud transformation and organizational change management (OCM), examining the human, strategic, and technological factors involved. It analyzes best practices in managing resistance, aligning leadership, and fostering cloud-ready cultures. Through literature review, case analysis, and framework evaluation, this study identifies the key drivers of successful cloud adoption beyond the technology itself. The findings reinforce that cloud transformation must be viewed as a holistic initiative involving leadership alignment, skill development, communication strategies, and agile business processes.
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