Course overview
The aim of this course is to engage students with the frameworks and methodologies associated with implementing digital led business transformation opportunities, and to equip students to undertake business case analysis. Transforming business with digital technologies requires the use of different frameworks, approaches, and techniques. We will introduce different methodologies commonly used when implementing digital technologies. Approaches for defining value will be used to assess potential digital transformation opportunities. Examples from Accenture projects and initiatives will be used to demonstrate how the methodologies are used to implement digital opportunities. Use of methodologies in business for digital transformation. Introduction to frameworks and approaches used when implementing digital technologies in business. Application of different methodologies. Examples of where methodologies have been used when deploying digital technologies in business. Criteria used to evaluate which methodology to apply Methodologies, Frameworks and Approaches Design Thinking (DT) fundamentals: Approaches- Empathise, Define, Ideate, Prototype, Test and Iterate, DT tools like affinity clustering, round robin, concept poster etc. Agile fundamentals: Sprints, Scrum, Waterfall vs. Agile, Roles DevOps fundamentals: Optimise, Organise, Empower, Align Business case creation Data driven insights and data visualisation.
Course learning outcomes
- Describe how different frameworks and methodologies are used for implementation of digital technologies.
- Apply selected frameworks and methodologies to resolve business problems in case scenarios.
- Evaluate the benefits of applying different delivery methodologies to business challenges.
- Define the value statements for a digital transformation opportunity.
- Derive insights from data.
- Illustrate the data driven insights using visual techniques.