My desire to become the Go-to Digital Transformation expert/leader for my own organisation has certainly come to fruition . This is thanks to the opportunity, by Salford Business School, to learn from the best and with the best from across the world.
In the later years of my twenty year Information and Technology Management career I came to the realisation that Digital Technologies are not the panacea to successful Digital Transformation, but requires a holistic business approach. This realisation motivated me to take the relevant steps to influence that approach.
This challenging journey, to become a Digital Transformation Guru, certainly required a lot of courage and smaller progressive but agile steps. The first big step was to champion the acceleration of the Digital Transformation Journey for my organisation which culminated in me becoming part of a leadership team that was tasked with the formulation and implementation of the Digital Business Strategy for FBC Holdings Group ( FBC). My main role in this team, namely the Digital Value Office, was Technology Management however because I had set my sites to become a complete expert in this field, I took up tasks in the transformation of other capabilities outside the Technology domain.This led to my significant involvement in building a number of capabilities and models which included Digital Business Strategy and Models formulation, Planning Change Management , Implementation roadmaps.
From the background above it didn't take me much time to realise that I had to quickly acquire some expert competences in Digital Transformation and this led me to the choice to take up the esteemed Master of Science in Digital Business with University of Salford . This programme allowed me to learn while I work and at my own pace. Whilst this mode of learning is quiet challenging it has thus far been rewarding in that it has enriched me with knowledge and expertise that I could immediately apply hence improve my team's effectives in delivering Digital Transformation for the FBC Group (www.fbc.co.zw) .
To date I have successfuly completed two Modules namely
Digital Business and Entrepreneurship: This has enabled me to acquire practical skills in building Digital Business Strategies such as Business Model Development and Implementation for any sector/industry.
Project Management, Leadership and Skills: Planning and Control: Enhancing and refreshing my skills in planning the delivery of Digital Business and effective execution of resultant plans in a manner that delivers the intended Organisational Strategic Goals
I am a few weeks from completing the Search and Social Media Marketing Module.
This module has equipped me with knowledge and practical skills of positioning brands on the internet to ensure the return on investment at optimal risk. This website and this post are a real-life application of the competencies acquired from this module and I have no doubt that this will consistently position me favourably both as thought leader and expert in Digital Business Transform.
The last taught Module , Information Systems and Digital Transformation, should certainly enhance and refresh my skills in sustainable transformation of the Information and Technology capabilities.
To cap the programme will be a dissertation that will allow me to apply the new competencies acquired in a holistic manner and possibly in a real life environment where permissible.
Keep moving Clever. This adventure is worthy every effort that comes with it. Congratulations on the choice and path
Well done Clever for taking this path. Wishing you all the success!
Quite insightful, thank you for sharing
Very inspiring and eye-opening. Thanks Clever for sharing
Well done CleverH. You are definitely soaring higher and higher 👏🏾👏🏾