Efficiently introducing new technology to your team
As an accountant, you have most likely spent your fair share convincing clients of the conveniences and advantages of modern technology. But, what about within your own practice and to your own team members?
The only way for your firm to stay competitive is to take advantage of the new technology and digital tools available in order to increase productivity, save time, reduce errors and increase profits. But it can be difficult to do this without alienating certain team members, or creating an environment of constant frustration and confusion.
Joe Carufe explains how with purpose, care and strategy, you can still pursue excellence through the use of technology, while helpfully inviting your team into the process. Listed below are his ideas to help you navigate the transition more smoothly.
Take the time to research
While technology certainly is a helpful and necessary part of our workplace, if we tried to utilize every new tech, app or gadget that came along claiming to be the “it” item, we would quickly lose our employees’ confidence and patience, not to mention the immense amount of time we would waste on failed product.
If you want the benefits technology can offer, you must commit to putting the work into researching and testing before you offer it to your workplace.
Take the time not only to read reviews and talk to other people in your field, but also to try out the product yourself. Find out what problems it solves for you, what ways it saves you time and what headaches it adds.
If you decide the benefits outweigh the inconveniences, you now have the first-hand experience to sell your team on why this product will work for your office.
If your leadership team is willing to get their hands dirty, taking the time to learn a new product and offer personal testimony to its benefits, your team will be much more likely to overcome the hurdle of the unknown and follow suit.
Capitalize on your tech enthusiasts
To quickly get your accounting team on board with modern technology, you should utilize the ones who already are immersed in it.
Identify members of staff who are geared towards electronics and represent forward-thinking, quick learners, or are comfortable with change. Recruit them to try out some of the new products, ask for their feedback on how the products will integrate into your existing processes, and whether they will help you accomplish tasks quicker.
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