Digital Transformation from the Boardroom

This course is ideal for directors of boards of for-profit, Crown, and not-for-profit organizations who want to enhance the oversight of their organization’s digital transformation process.

After completing all components of the course, participants will:

• Understand their role in establishing the digital transformation vision, ambition, and roadmap.
• Assess the organization’s digital maturity and readiness and identify human and technology gaps.
• Obtain the tools and define the metrics necessary for the governance of digital transformation projects.
• Access and benchmark resources allocated for digital transformation. Define and mitigate specific risks linked to the digital transformation.
• Learn to build the connection between the strategic ambition and the culture required.
• Understand how to engage in conversations about technology and ethics.
• Learn about optimal board structure and composition during digital transformation.
• Develop the board’s learning agenda to support the oversight of their organization’s digital transformation journey.
• Qualify for 8 CEUs toward the annual requirement to retain their ICD.D designation

Participants will be equipped with the necessary knowledge, skills, and practical insights to bring strategic value to the oversight of their organization’s digital transformation process.

This program uses a blended online learning structure that weaves together best practices in adult education with opportunities to engage with peers. The structure includes:

1. Independent online learning (four to six hours)

This is a critical component of the course (and includes videos, readings, polls, and more). It will prepare participants for effective participation in the live session and ensure they are ready to apply learnings from the course to their board work. The required independent learning should be completed prior to the live session. It is meant to be completed at a pace that works best for each participant.

2. Live, instructor-led session (approximately four hours)

This instructor-led online session will focus on the application of concepts covered through independent online learning. Attendance at the live session is required for successful course completion. The live session may include class discussions, breakout group discussions and exercises, Q & A with instructors and other experts, and live polling.

3. Supplemental resources and tools

Participants will receive supplemental resources to augment the required components of their independent learning packages.

4. Learning sustainment and engagement opportunities

Following course completion, participants will be invited to join an Alumni Portal, becoming part of a community where they gain access to tools and resources to help apply course learnings in real-life settings. They will also have opportunities to engage in discussion forums with course peers to exchange questions, ideas, and experiences and apply their newly acquired knowledge and skills.