The document outlines a module on digital transformation, emphasizing its importance for individuals, organizations, and society. Key components include weekly online content, milestones, assessments, and expectations for active engagement and skill development. Participants are encouraged to use generative AI tools, manage their time effectively, and collaborate with peers throughout the course.

1. KEY POINTS
BEMM190 Digital Transformation
Lisa Harris

2. THIS MODULE MAY SURPRISE YOU…
“Digital transformation describes a broad set of activities aimed at
improving efficiency, value, and outcomes in delivering sustainable change
through the use of digital technologies for the benefit of organisations,
individuals, and society.”
Do any of these key points surprise you?
• Digital Transformation is as much about people as it is about technology
• Prof Mark Thompson rates it as “the most important issue facing mankind
after climate change”
• You will be actively encouraged to use GenAI tools where relevant, while
committing to critical evaluation of their usefulness in each case.

3. MODULE STRUCTURE
• Content and activities will be shared weekly online
• Weekly milestones and summaries will be shared by email
• Assessment points in week 6 (20%) and 10 (80%)
• Evidence of your skills development to be recorded
throughout the module in your Portflow Portfolio
TIME MANAGEMENT SKILLS ARE
IMPORTANT 

4. MODULE CONTENT
• We will examine digital transformation at 3 levels:
• Implications for individual and their careers
• Organisational challenges and opportunities
• Issues for society as a whole (the “big picture”)
• Timetable of weekly topics is in the Study Guide

5. WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU
• Active engagement throughout the module with your
colleagues and educators
• A commitment to building your portfolio of work week by
week
• Good time management!
• A commitment to building your networks internally and
externally
• Openness to new ways of thinking, learning and working

6. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US
• Quick and helpful response to queries
• Support in forming peer networks
• Weekly summaries of key learning and issues raised
• Encouragement to experiment and try new ways of working
• Leading by example - with enthusiasm, openness and
positivity

7. NEXT STEPS
• Make sure you’ve read through all the resources in the
“Welcome” Section, particularly the Module Handbook
• Introduce yourself to your colleagues and form Study
Groups
• Complete your Digital Skills “Self Test”
• Read the Assessment Brief to familiarise yourself with what
is required
• Any questions – please ask 
• Week 1 begins on Monday 20th
Jan