University of Virginia

Digital Transformation

Michael Lenox
Amane Dannouni
Sonja Rueger

Instructors: Michael Lenox

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.8

(6,148 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

Flexible schedule
Approx. 14 hours
Learn at your own pace
96%
Most learners liked this course

What you'll learn

  • The underlying economics of innovation, technology, and market disruptions

  • The pros and cons of current digital technologies driving advancement

  • How to utilize BCG's digital transformation framework as a "how-to" for digitizing your organization

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Taught in English

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There are 4 modules in this course

The exponential rate at which technology is evolving creates an imperative for organizations to deconstruct their value chain to gain a competitive advantage. This week, we'll discuss three fundamental laws about how digital information can be processed, communicated, and stored. Then we'll look at how the exponential rate of technological change is driving changes in the industry. You'll also hear from the executive leadership of Pitney Bowes about their ongoing adaptation and transformation of their business.

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10 videos3 readings2 assignments3 discussion prompts

Disruption is not new, and we can learn from the past how to thrive given the constant disruptions that are the hallmark of the digital age. This week, we will explore the foundations of digital transformation and the nature of the competitive life cycle. We will look at the underlying economics of innovation and technological change. Finally we will explore incumbency and the economics of innovation through the lens of digital transformation.

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10 videos3 assignments

Change as a constant has never been truer than with digital transformations. This week we will look at the key drivers of digital transformation, opportunities they have already established and the challenges they bring. Then we will explore emerging trends and technologies, what is possible/likely in the future, and currently what we're seeing in practice.

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20 videos5 assignments

During Week 4 we tackle the "how" of digital transformation. We approach this challenge using BCG's proprietary framework, which provides a practical strategic model for moving from a legacy to a digitized business. We'll explain the framework's fundamental duality and the different enablers of digital transformation.

What's included

20 videos3 assignments

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Michael Lenox
University of Virginia
24 Courses491,374 learners

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