Digital Transformation Tips
1h 26mIntermediate2025-01-21
Authors
Phil Gold
Senior-Level Learning and Development Professional
Course details
Learn how to best support the digital transformation efforts of your business. This course provides actionable strategies and ideas to help all levels of an organization meet the challenge of digital transformation. Learn how to leverage technology like the cloud, AI, online training, and remote productivity tools and implement them successfully in the workplace. Discover how to build leadership buy-in, transition to new systems smoothly, get the right personnel in place, and fix any technology or skill gaps. Find out how to communicate effectively with end users, management, and technology admins alike. Plus, learn how to measure your digital transformation and iterate to keep it evolving, and compare the pros and cons of tools such as chat vs. email and links vs. attachments.
Learning objectives
Determine the importance of security and technology when considering digital transformation.
Interpret two key factors before starting a digital transformation.
Describe the resources needed for a digital transformation.
Differentiate the uses of communication tools and processes.
Determine the best time to advocate for transitions in a digital transformation.
Analyze the appropriate actions to take when using communication tools.
Learning objectives
Determine the importance of security and technology when considering digital transformation.
Interpret two key factors before starting a digital transformation.
Describe the resources needed for a digital transformation.
Differentiate the uses of communication tools and processes.
Determine the best time to advocate for transitions in a digital transformation.
Analyze the appropriate actions to take when using communication tools.
Skills covered
Digital TransformationTech FoundationsTips, Tricks, & TechniquesOrganizational LeadershipBusiness StrategyCloud ComputingBusiness Analysis and StrategyLeadership and ManagementSoftware Development
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Digital transformation and your business
1. Foundations of Digital Transformation
- 02 - Making data and systems accessible via the cloud
- 03 - Linking elements together via the Internet of Things
- 04 - Big data - Mining for insights
- 05 - Securing cloud information
- 06 - Automating for efficiency and accuracy
2. Check Readiness - Look Before You Leap
- 07 - Build leadership buy-in for transformation success
- 08 - Streamline transitions with clear processes
- 09 - Verify available time and funding for transformation readiness
- 10 - Avoid transition overload that can stall adoption
3. Planning for Success
- 11 - Know what problems you're trying to solve
- 12 - Engineer transitions with the goal in mind
- 13 - Secure the right team for a smooth digital transition
- 14 - Close technology gaps to enable modern tools
4. Communication Best Practices
- 15 - Understanding the communication needs of your participants
- 16 - Build audience-centric transformation communications
- 17 - Keep employees informed and engaged with up-to-date training materials
- 18 - Establish feedback loops for continuous improvement
5. Iterate
- 19 - Measuring your digital transformation against metrics
- 20 - Ongoing ways to advocate for your digital transformation
- 21 - Foster a continuous learning culture to engage employees
- 22 - Embrace continuous improvement in digital transformation
- 23 - Celebrate digital transformation success
6. Workplace Transformation
- 24 - Chat vs. email - Use the right tool for better communication
- 25 - Links vs. attachments - Enhance collaboration and accuracy
- 26 - Getting the most out of video conferencing
- 27 - The AI revolution in the workplace
- 28 - Implementing AI solutions for business success
Conclusion
- 29 - Making your digital transformation a success