Course
Overview

As an executive, manager or entrepreneur, you are more reliant than ever upon technology – hardware, software, systems, networks – to achieve your organization's goals and objectives. In a world where digital technology is increasingly disrupting industries outside of tech domains – from the examples of Uber to AirBnB – executives need to be digitally literate in order to stay relevant and competitive. Furthermore, future success will be driven by the ability to find and direct the best technical talent.

This program is customized for every client organization to focus on the most relevant technical trends, tools and resources for their business at this moment in time. Leaders gain an understanding – introductory, intermediate or advanced (depending on customization) of the technologies that are supporting their organization now, and driving future innovation. From the web and mobile to wearables and the internet of things, in order to analyze their implications on business strategy and ROI. Upon completion leaders are also better able to specify software needs and understand how to manage software developers to compete more effectively on the digital battlefield.

If relevant to the client organization, participants gain visibility into the critical and non-intuitive best practices in digital product management used by the most successful and innovative software development teams today, so that they can learn how to integrate the work of engineering teams and projects into larger strategic goals.

Business Impact

Leaders become more aware of, and sensitive to, digital safety and security issues that impact the organization.

Leaders develop greater literacy in the area of digital data and identity protection along with regulatory compliance requirements.

Technical innovation, creativity and problemsolving are enhanced when leaders gain greater knowledge of available resources.

Leaders are better able to encourage digital health practices to enhance the wellbeing and long-term productivity of employees.

Leaders are able to make better-informed business decisions and achieve competitive advantage leveraging data analytics and AI.

Digital communication and collaboration are improved when leaders gain greater knowledge of available resources.

Learning Journey

Prework

  • Complete online digital literacy assessment

Program

Digital Mindset
  • Digital Mindset
  • Linear vs. digital thinking
Digital Tools
  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Creative
  • Data Analytics
Intersession Activity**
Digital Safety and Security
  • Compliance requirements
  • ​Personal protective practices
  • Digital wellness
Technical Skills
  • Essential / Functional
  • Advanced
Intersession Activity**
Communication + Collaboration
  • Case studies
  • Tools and systems review
  • Best practices
Data Analytics + AI
  • Turning data into insight
  • Data-based decision making
  • Artificial intelligence

Post-Work

  • Personal Action Plan for Functional Tech Skill Development
  • Internal Collaboration Group

Learning Objectives