University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
Introduction to Digital Transformation Part 1
University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

Introduction to Digital Transformation Part 1

Rajkumar Venkatesan
Yael Grushka-Cockayne
Michael Lenox

Instructors: Rajkumar Venkatesan

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4.7

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Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 hours to complete
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Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

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  • Understand the “digital transformation stack” - infrastructure, technology, business functions, and strategy

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The exponential rate at which technology is evolving creates an imperative for organizations to deconstruct their value chain to gain a competitive advantage. In this class, we'll discuss three fundamental laws about how digital information can be processed, communicated, and stored. Then we'll look at how the exponential rate of technological change is driving changes in the industry. You'll also hear from the executive leadership of Pitney Bowes about the ongoing adaptation and transformation of their business.

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Disruption is not new, and we can learn from the past how to thrive given the constant disruptions that are the hallmark of the digital age. In this class, we will explore the foundations of digital transformation and the nature of the competitive life cycle. We will look at the underlying economics of innovation and technological change. Finally we will explore incumbency and the economics of innovation through the lens of digital transformation.

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