Transformational Leadership in the Digital Age

Duration: 7 Days
Target Audience: Senior executives, public sector leaders, and decision-makers in Africa, the Mediterranean, and beyond
Certificate: Certificate of Completion in Transformational Leadership
Format: Hybrid (Online/In-Person)

Day 1: Understanding Transformational Leadership in a Digital Context

• Objective: Introduce the principles of transformational leadership and its relevance in the digital age. Highlight key leadership traits and the role of vision in driving innovation.

Topics:

• What is Transformational Leadership?

• Key Leadership Traits for Digital Transformation

• Case Studies: Leading Digital Change in a Global Organization

• Interactive Session: Self-assessment of leadership style

Learning Activities:

• Lecture: Theoretical foundations of transformational leadership

• Case Study: Examples of successful digital leadership (e.g., leading global tech companies or African innovations)

• Group Discussion: Personal experiences of leadership challenges in digital transformation

Day 2: Digital Transformation Frameworks and Strategies

• Objective: Equip leaders with frameworks and tools to lead digital transformation in their organizations effectively.

Topics:

• Digital Transformation: What It Means for Your Organization

• Frameworks for Successful Digital Transformation

• Aligning Digital Strategies with Organizational Goals

• Interactive Session: Developing a digital transformation roadmap for your organization

Learning Activities:

• Lecture: Frameworks such as McKinsey’s 7S, Agile, and Lean principles for digital transformation

• Strategy Game: Participants simulate decision-making in digital transformation scenarios

• Group Work: Develop a preliminary digital roadmap for their organizations

Day 3: Innovation, Disruption, and Adaptive Leadership

• Objective: Learn how to foster a culture of innovation and adapt leadership styles to handle disruption in the digital landscape.

Topics:

• Leading Innovation and Change

• The Role of Disruptive Technologies: AI, Blockchain, and IoT

• Adaptive Leadership in an Uncertain Digital Future

• Interactive Session: How to cultivate an innovation-driven team culture

Learning Activities:

• Lecture: Innovation in leadership and how disruptive technologies change industries

• Case Study: Examples of digital disruption in finance, healthcare, and manufacturing

• Workshop: Strategies for creating a culture of continuous innovation

• Workshop: Strategies for creating a culture of continuous innovation

Day 4: Digital Communication and Leadership in a Hyperconnected World

• Objective: Strengthen digital communication skills and explore the role of social media, remote work, and virtual teams in leadership.

Topics:

• Leading in a Hyperconnected, Digital Environment

• Remote Leadership: Managing Distributed Teams

• Social Media and Executive Presence

• Interactive Session: Crafting your digital leadership communication strategy

Learning Activities:

• Lecture: Best practices in leading virtual teams and communicating with digital tools

• Group Work: Create a digital communication plan for your leadership role

• Role-Playing: Simulating leadership in remote or virtual settings

Day 5: Digital Ethics, Governance, and Security

• Objective: Understand the ethical implications and governance challenges of digital transformation, including data privacy and cybersecurity risks.

Topics:

• Digital Ethics and Responsible Leadership

• Data Privacy and Cybersecurity in the Digital Age

• Governance Models for Digital Leadership

• Interactive Session: Creating a governance and ethical framework for digital initiatives

Learning Activities:

• Lecture: Ethical concerns surrounding AI, data collection, and digital surveillance

• Case Study: How companies manage digital ethics and governance

• Workshop: Developing a cybersecurity and governance plan for your organization

Day 6: Leading Through Digital Disruption: Crisis and Change Management

• Objective: Prepare leaders to handle crises, lead through disruption, and manage resistance to digital change effectively.

Topics:

• Leading Through Digital Crisis

• Change Management Strategies for Digital Transformations

• Overcoming Resistance to Change in the Digital Era

• Interactive Session: Crisis management simulation (real-time response to a digital disruption)

Learning Activities:

• Lecture: Best practices in crisis management during digital transitions

• Simulation: Crisis management scenario involving digital disruption

• Group Discussion: Share crisis experiences and leadership lessons

Day 7: Capstone Project and Presentations

• Objective: Consolidate learning through a final capstone project that demonstrates how participants would apply transformational leadership in their own digital transformation initiatives.

Topics:

• Presentation of Digital Leadership Strategies and Roadmaps

• Peer Review and Faculty Feedback

• Key Takeaways: Transformational Leadership in Action

Learning Activities:

• Capstone Project: Present a digital transformation strategy for their organization or sector

• Peer Feedback: Participants review and critique each other’s strategies

• Certificate Ceremony: Recognition of course completion

Key Features of the Course:

• Expert Faculty: Leading academics and industry practitioners from top universities and organizations.

• Interactive Learning: Emphasis on real-world case studies, simulations, and group discussions.

• Mentorship: One-on-one mentorship sessions with experts in digital leadership and transformation.

• Certification: Issued by the organizing institution and partnered universities, signifying mastery in transformational leadership in the digital age.

Outcome:

Participants will leave with a comprehensive understanding of how to lead digital transformation initiatives, foster innovation, handle crises, and ethically navigate the complexities of the digital age.