IRVINE, CA — A new survey of global Chief Information Officers (CIOs) found that most company executives blame failed technology initiatives on a lack of buy-in from employees.
The survey by POPin, an engagement tool that facilitates the crowdsourcing of ideas to meet business challenges, found that 52% of respondents said technology initiatives usually fail due to slow or reluctant adoption from end users. Twenty-three percent of respondents indicated budgetary issues were the cause of the failure of technology initiatives, while 17% pointed to a lack of buy-in from senior management. Less than 8% said technology initiatives fail because of inadequate technology.
Companies blamed a lack of resources for management to collect employee feedback and take action. Of the CIOs surveyed, 25% said they have a process in place that enables executives to take immediate action to provide employees with the tools they need to their jobs. Meanwhile, 57% said they have “some” processes in place but “could be more nimble in this area” and 18% said they have “limited resources” to react to employee suggestions in a timely manner.
Similarly, 46% of respondents said it was a “top priority” to take the pulse of employees on ways to improve productivity and make their jobs more efficient. However, 50% of respondents said they listen to employee concerns only when they arise and then face challenges addressing their concerns.
“The failure rate of technology initiatives continues to intensify, often thwarted by a lack of user adoption rather than on the merits of the technology,” said Brian Anderson, Chief Marketing Officer of POPin in a statement.
“C-level executives need to address the growing problem of employee engagement as a core component to ensure the success of technology initiatives.”
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