Programme outline
Learning objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the evolving role of procurement in digital transformation
- Identify global trends and technologies reshaping procurement
- Evaluate their organisation’s procurement digital maturity
- Articulate procurement’s value beyond cost savings
- Define the capabilities required for future-ready procurement teams
- Understand the impact of digital strategy alignment in procurement
- Explore best practices and case studies in digital transformation
Day 1
- Introduction to Digital Transformation – Overview of historical context, current drivers of digital transformation, and its impact on various industries.
- Cultivating a Digital Mindset – Explore the importance of adopting a growth mindset towards digital tools and how it can improve adaptability and innovation in the workplace.
- Essential Digital Tools for Business Productivity –
Introduction to tools like Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 and their role in enhancing productivity. - Developing a Personal Digital Transformation Plan (Part 1) –
Steps to assess personal workflow and productivity challenges and identify which digital tools can address those challenges.
Day 2
- Developing a Personal Digital Transformation Plan (Part 2) –
Completing the transformation plan by identifying tools and actions for greater efficiency. - Introduction to Google Apps Script – Overview of Google Apps Script, integration with Google Workspace, and essential automation functions.
- Integrating Google App Scripts with ChatGPT – Overview of how ChatGPT can be adapted to automate the writing of app scripts using natural language
- Digital Business Skill Practical – Participants apply what they’ve learned to create a workflow automation combining Google Apps Script and ChatGPT.
Day 3
- Presenting the Digital Transformation Plan – Participants finalise their digital transformation plans and prepare for presentations.
- Sharing and Reviewing Plans – Participants present their digital transformation plans and receive feedback from the group.
- Refining Digital Skills for Continuous Improvement – Explore strategies for continuous learning and staying updated with new digital tools and trends.
- Quiz & Assessment
Assessment
- In-class participation
- Individual assessment
- Group work