Leading Through Digital Disruption: Formative Assessment CW71 - BPP University

Assessment Brief

This module is assessed through one graded element. You must achieve at least 50% to pass this module. By completing this assessment, you will the following learning outcomes (LOs):

• LO1: Critically reflect on key opportunities and challenges leaders face in leading complex organisations through digital disruption.
• LO2: Understand how to sense changes, make informed decisions and adjust quickly in highly disruptive times.
• LO3: Critically evaluate the significance of human factors and technologies to lead transformation and create a digital-ready and innovative culture.
• LO4: Critically reflect on the mechanisms required to build teams and influence networks in complex and interconnected digital organisations.

Assessment Scenario

For this assignment, you will be acting as the new “Senior Digital Transformation Consultant” for a large organisation of your choice. As part of your new role, your line manager who is the Chief Information Officer (CIO) has tasked you to produce a “Digital Transformation Report'' designed to evaluate and recommend changes that the organisation must implement by means to retain its competitiveness in a market vastly influenced by technology. This is your opportunity to demonstrate your capability and give your employer the confidence to let you run your own project in the future.

Task 1: Internal Process Analysis (20%; LO1)

Critique and review key areas of the organisation that are being impacted by digital disruption. Your analysis should also provide clear digital transformation objectives that must be achieved in the next 5 years.

Task 2: Implement Digital Agility (30%; LO2)

Evaluate and propose 3 disruptive technologies that your chosen organisation can use to detect changes, make informed decisions, and quickly adapt to market demands.

Tips: Use the Digital Business Agility Model (i.e., hyperawareness, make informed decisions and execute fast) as a blueprint for your Task 2 – see the diagram below. Some key emerging technologies to consider are Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Extended Reality etc.