Leading Through Digital Change: Digital Transformation Report and Future Technology Poster
This Masters-level assessment for the Leading Through Digital Change module examines how organisations can respond strategically and effectively to rapid technological and digital transformation. Students take the role of a Digital Transformation Manager for one selected international organisation and prepare a professional Digital Transformation Report accompanied by an A4 digital poster. The purpose is to evaluate the organisation's current digital context and recommend changes that can strengthen competitive advantage and create sustainable business value. The first component requires critical evaluation and recommendation of one appropriate digital transformation strategic framework. Students may apply frameworks such as the McKinsey 4Ds, BCG Three Stages, Gartner's Six Steps or Cognizant's Four Pillars. The analysis should establish clear digital transformation objectives relevant to organisational functions such as operations, ICT and marketing, while using organisational evidence, academic research and practical examples to justify the proposed strategic direction. The second component is an academic poster evaluating two disruptive technologies or techniques expected to affect the chosen organisation, its industry, employment and the labour market over the next five years. Potential technologies include Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, 5G connectivity, the Internet of Things, robotics, drone delivery, blockchain, augmented reality and virtual reality. The poster should combine academic literature with real-world examples to demonstrate the likely opportunities, challenges and wider organisational implications of technological disruption. The final component focuses on digital leadership. Students analyse and recommend two suitable leadership approaches for managing and supporting digital transformation. Relevant approaches may include agile leadership, ethical-tech leadership, people-oriented leadership, hyperaware agile leadership and Goleman's leadership styles. Overall, the assessment integrates digital strategy, innovation, emerging technologies and leadership. The wider module also covers digital transformation strategies, data-driven decision-making, leadership in the digital age, artificial intelligence in contemporary business, digital risk management and planning for the future. Reference style: Harvard. Main report word limit: 1,500 words. Poster: A4 size with no specified word count.
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