Transforming the way IT is delivered at the Bank
CLIENT
A multi-national bank with offices in 12 countries.
SCOPE
The Netherlands and the United Kingdom
OUR SERVICES
Communications Advisory & Consultancy
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Bank’s New Technology Organisation (NTO) embarked on a mission to create a dynamic, agile, and innovative Global IT community that would deliver exceptional value to the Bank. Guided by their vision of customer satisfaction, time-to-market efficiency, and product consistency, NTO aimed to optimize technology services through a new Target Operating Model consisting of a Global Shared Services IT organisation. Alongside this, an Offshoring Center of Expertise and multiple Shared Services Units were established to foster growth and promote offshoring opportunities.
To shape the New Technology Organisation and its new Target Operating Model, the Bank set up the Transition & Transformation(T&T) Program to design and deliver the new Global Shared Services IT organisation and redefine the Offshoring Center of Expertise. No Gaps played a pivotal role in the Transition & Transformation Program, to bring about positive changes and drive progress. Our primary objectives were twofold: to influence a significant increase in positive opinions about the T&T Program and to enhance knowledge about its numerous business benefits.
No Gaps was entrusted with the critical task of communicating three transformative changes to stakeholders: (1) A New IT Strategy (2) A Redefined IT Organization and Operating Model (3) New IT processes
CHALLENGE
The transformational journey faced several challenges on both the program and communication levels. Stakeholders grappled with the uncertainty of adapting to new work processes and the potential impact on their roles, leading to fear and scepticism. The integration of the new IT Group Function within the existing company culture posed an additional hurdle, requiring a delicate balance to foster a “we” culture. On the communication front, stakeholders lacked sufficient information and engagement about the T&T Program, and front-line managers struggled to effectively communicate the changes to their teams.
RESULTS
With targeted emails to key audience contacts, No Gaps facilitated both informal and formal communication. This approach ensured stakeholders were consistently kept in the loop.
The high-level program calendar, designed by No Gaps, became a beacon of transparency. By highlighting milestones and events, it offered stakeholders unparalleled awareness of key phases, strengthening commitment to the journey.
In the spirit of open communication, No Gaps orchestrated impactful face-to-face stakeholder information sessions. These gatherings became a vital platform for valuable feedback and information exchange, nurturing an engaged and empowered workforce.
With highly visual presentations tailor-made for business unit leaders, No Gaps sparked dialogue and two-way communication. These sessions not only facilitated understanding but also prompted follow-up actions, underlining the significance of collaborative decision-making.