Digital Transformation and Strategic Leadership

COURSES AND TRAININGS

Erasmus Courses

Overview and purpose

As Vocational Education and Training (VET) professionals, you are at the heart of preparing individuals for the evolving workforce. Yet, navigating rapid digital transformation, adapting to new technologies, and leading teams through change can feel overwhelming. How do you integrate innovation and sustainability into your organization while keeping up with emerging trends?
The Digital Transformation and Strategic Leadership workshop is a 6-day immersive program designed to equip VET educators, leaders, and administrators with the tools to:
• Adopt digital strategies that drive innovation in teaching and administration.
• Develop strategic leadership skills to lead teams through digital change.
• Leverage emerging technologies to modernize practices and enhance outcomes.
• Solve challenges using design-led innovation and sustainable solutions.
Through practical sessions, group projects, and real-world case studies, this workshop ensures you leave with a clear action plan to transform your organization and lead it into a successful digital future.

Learning Outcome

By the end of this workshop, participants will:
• Understand the impact of digital evolution on the VET sector and how to adapt.
• Build strong strategic leadership skills to navigate organizational change.
• Learn to integrate emerging technologies into teaching, training, and administration.
• Apply design-led innovation to solve challenges and foster creativity.
• Implement sustainable practices while driving digital transformation.
• Develop a personalized action plan to lead innovation and transformation within their roles.

Admission information

Language: English
Language Level Prerequisites: B2 or above
Audience:
• VET Educators: Teachers and trainers seeking to enhance their use of digital tools and innovate their teaching approaches.
• VET Administrators: Managers driving digital transformation in VET institutions.
• VET Leaders: Decision-makers fostering innovation and sustainability within their organizations.
• VET Researchers: Professionals exploring new technologies and strategies in VET.
• VET Policymakers: Those shaping policies for VET growth in a digital age.
General Prerequisites: Participants should hold a professional role in the VET sector and have an interest in digital innovation and leadership.
Maximum Number of Participants: 20

location

Rome, Italy – Classroom-based learning combined with cultural exploration activities.

Duration and Daily Schedule

6 days (including a guided cultural tour of Rome).

Daily Schedule

Day 1: Understanding Digital Transformation and Strategic Thinking

Morning: Explore the concept of digital evolution and assess how it impacts VET institutions. Engage in a self-assessment of your digital readiness.
Afternoon: Analyze real-world case studies of successful digital transformation and identify opportunities for innovation.

Day 2: Leading Change in the Digital Age

Morning: Learn strategies to lead digital transformation and overcome resistance to change within your teams.
Afternoon: Participate in hands-on exercises to practice change management and lead teams through transition.

Day 3: Design-Led Innovation for VET Challenges

Morning: Discover how to apply design-led innovation to solve complex challenges in education and training.
Afternoon: Use creative exercises to design and prototype user-centered solutions for real-world VET challenges.

Day 4: Sustainability and Emerging Technologies

Morning: Explore how technology can align with sustainable practices to build resilient institutions.
Afternoon: Collaborate on group projects to develop sustainable digital business models for VET organizations.

Day 5: Empowering Teams Through Digital Leadership

Morning: Learn to build and empower high-performing teams in digital environments. Foster collaborative innovation and teamwork.
Afternoon: Engage in practical exercises to apply leadership strategies that encourage creativity and problem-solving.

Day 6: Ethical Leadership and Future Action Plans

Morning: Explore the role of ethical leadership in navigating dilemmas related to technology and innovation.
Afternoon: Develop a personalized action plan to implement digital strategies within your institution. Wrap up the experience with a guided cultural tour of Rome, visiting landmarks like the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, and Piazza Navona.

Why Choose This Course

As a VET professional, you are shaping the future of education and training. This workshop gives you the tools to:

Lead with confidence: Master strategic leadership skills to navigate digital change.
Innovate with purpose: Learn design-led approaches to solve real challenges creatively.
Stay ahead of the curve: Integrate emerging technologies to modernize VET practices.
Build sustainable systems: Align your digital strategies with responsible and ethical practices.
Gain practical insights: Work on real-world projects and leave with a concrete action plan to implement change immediately.

What Sets Us Apart

VET-Focused Content: This course is tailored specifically to address the needs of educators, administrators, and policymakers in the VET sector.
Practical and Action-Oriented: Work on real case studies and group projects to solve actual challenges.
Expert-Led Training: Learn from professionals who have successfully navigated digital transformation and innovation.
Sustainability and Ethics: A strong emphasis on aligning technology adoption with ethical and sustainable practices.
Cultural Enrichment: Learn and network in the historic and inspiring city of Rome, capped with a cultural tour of its iconic landmarks.