Implementing a long-term digital transformation solution is crucial for our organization's future. The financial costs of such a transformation can be a significant barrier, which underscores the importance of getting the solution right from the start. Short-term fixes often lead to inefficiencies, increased expenses, and ongoing frustrations. Our goal is to thoroughly understand the why and how of our current systems and processes, allowing us to develop solutions that are both sustainable and adaptable to our evolving program offerings.

Engaging our stakeholders—volunteers, parents, staff, and youth—is essential in this journey. We want to ensure that our digital services effectively support our mission and provide the best possible experience for everyone involved. 

In the first year of our digital transformation, our primary focus will be on discovery. We need to thoroughly understand our current systems, processes, and the needs of our volunteers and parents. By engaging in comprehensive research and active listening, we aim to identify the strengths and weaknesses of our current operations.

Taking this careful and deliberate approach ensures that the solutions we implement are well-informed, targeted, and capable of delivering maximum impact and long-term success. This discovery phase is essential for gathering insights that will shape the direction of our transformation in the years ahead.

We will be providing quarterly updates in our newsletters on findings and next steps so stay tuned for more details in the months ahead. 

We understand the frustration over the slow pace of change.  We’ve known for years that systems such as MyScouts have not met our needs and that key systems have needed replacing.  We had a plan set to launch before the pandemic, but those efforts were unfortunately derailed. We are now poised to resume these efforts to realize our long-awaited digital transformation. 

MyScouts will remain in place until the transformation is complete. While we know it can be frustrating, rushing this process could lead to inefficient and costly mistakes.

We will be forming advisory teams, hosting workshops, and gathering input from you throughout the process. Click here to learn more about how to get involved.