Cranfield IT and Digital Leadership Programme

Chief Information Officers, IT Directors, Chief Digital Officers and Technology ‭Executives have a vital leadership role as organisations become more dependent ‭on technology, operationally and strategically.

‭This innovative programme (formerly known as the Cranfield IT Leadership Programme) will equip you with the tools, capabilities and insights ‭to help drive your digital agenda and hence shape future business direction.

‭A further emphasis of the course is on personal development, ensuring you ‭return to your organisation with the ability to have the necessary impact and ‭influence at board level and become more effective as an IT leader.

What you will learn

• A broadening of your knowledge base and personal effectiveness
• Improved leadership skills to advance your career
• The ability to shape organisational direction as well as drive business value through IT and digital transformation
• New insights from assignments that have practical relevance to your organisation.

Core content

• Being an effective business leader
• Driving the digital agenda and shaping business direction
• Navigating the political landscape
• Managing strategic change and overcoming barriers
• The IT leader's role in competitive and corporate strategy
• Leading complex projects and programmes and delivering value
• Exploiting digital to redefine business models and implement game-changing innovation
• Enhanced communication and influencing skills
• Building high performing teams
• Executive presence
• Increasing self-awareness and developing a personal brand.