Digital leaders programme

Issued by Jisc

Digital leaders programme explores and challenges the role of leadership across a broad range of digital-related issues and the way they influence organisational strategy and individual practice. Aimed at current and aspiring leaders and managers from higher and further education organisations, the programme forms part of our wider approach to building digital capability in the sectors we support.

Type Learning
Level Foundational
Time Weeks
Cost Paid

Additional Details

Skills

Earning Criteria

Completion of the Digital Leaders Programme (online or in-person format). This entails taking part in all modules and engaging in activities and discussions throughout the programme. Participants are also required to develop an online journal to demonstrate key learning from the course.
The earner of this badge has fully completed the Jisc Digital Leaders Programme
Module 1 Mapping Digital Exploring the definitions and focus of a digital leader, digital practice, digital presence, and identity. Mapping use of digital within organisations. • What does your organisation look like now? • Framing Digital Leadership • Mapping your Digital Practice • Leadership and Digital Presence • Digital Perceptions
Module 2 Digital Transformation Exploring the future of digital practices, institutional values, themes, and challenges, identifying common pitfalls and misconceptions. Approaches for organisational change. • What will your organisation look like in the future? • Digital Odyssey • Digital Lens • Co-Design • Anchoring Change
Module 3 Understanding your organisation Using data, narrative thinking, and digital storytelling to build a rich picture of your institution. Action mapping effective actions as a digital leader. • Understanding your organisation • Delivering strategy by building capacity • Design thinking • Sceptics and Enthusiasts
Module 4 Pulling it all together Managing digital innovation and platforms and vision for change. Review and planning for digital leadership roadmap. • Mainstreaming Innovation • Vision for change • Joining the dots • Roadmap to change
The participant has demonstrated that they have met all module criteria and course outcomes through: • Fully participating in all session activities, interactions, and peer discussion • Completion of the online course journal