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Leading Digital Transformation Programme

Are you leading a digital transformation programme but feel out of your depth? With growing demand to use digital technology in the NHS, more staff are being asked to lead digital transformation programmes without any formal training or support.

Our six-module online programme will help you develop the skills and confidence to deliver effective digital transformation programmes in the NHS. It will cover the full process, including how to address common barriers, such as resistance to change, stakeholder engagement and digital literacy.

Find out more about the programme, full course dates and the cost below.

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Our specialist team can also support you end-to-end from strategy, discovery and design through to implementation and evaluation, to ensure an effective workforce digital transformation that ultimately improves productivity and retention.

Tailored

This isn't a generic course, it's made specifically for NHS staff

Practical

Work with others to challenge your thinking using real case studies

Targeted

We'll cover the barriers that NHS staff, like you, said they need the most support with

Why is this programme important?

Despite digital technology being identified as a key theme for achieving the NHS’ 10-year plan, the Darzi report noted that to date, the NHS has struggled to “fully realise the benefits”.

According to research by The Health Foundation (2024), the potential impact of digital technology in healthcare is highly dependent on the effectiveness of the implementation. With a growing demand to use digital technology in the NHS, more and more clinical and non-clinical staff are being asked to lead digital transformation programmes, often without specific training in the area, and as part of their existing role.

A recent poll, conducted by NHS Elect, found that of 238 NHS staff who lead digital transformation programmes in the NHS, 61% rated their proficiency in digital transformation as ‘Beginner’ or ‘Novice’, 31% as ‘Intermediate’, and only 7% as ‘Advanced’ or ‘Expert’.

About the programme

What can you expect from the programme?

The programme is split into six modules led by our digital transformation specialists, Ella Nuttall (Strategy and Implementation), Claire Wroe (Clinical) and Tania Shetty (Programme Management).

As this is a practical programme, we invite you to bring a real-life case study, so that you can apply your learning each week.

Each module will include:

  • A live two-hour interactive learning session, where you'll learn the knowledge and skills required for effective digital transformation.
  • A one-hour working group session with 6-8 people, where you can discuss your case study. The aim is to form a community of practice, working with other participants to help shape and challenge each other's thinking, as well as collectively share outputs and experience.
  • Elements of self-directed learning, including from publications, websites, videos and podcasts.

Find out more about the content you'll cover below.

How much will the programme cost?

The entire programme is £1,200 per person.

Alternatively, staff working at member organisations may be able to use 4 tokens towards the cost of this programme, subject to approval from your account lead.

Who is this programme for?

Any individual or team (clinical or non-clinical) working in health and social care who is responsible for implementing a digital technology, at a local, regional or national level.

Programme dates and content

Below you can find the scheduled dates for the next cohort.

Module 1: Define

Cohort 1: Wednesday 15 January, 10am - 1pm (fully booked)
Cohort 2: Wednesday 7 May, 10am - 1pm

Defining your programme

We will explore what you need to define at the start of your programme, to ensure it is setup for strategic success. The module will include:

  • Why digital transformation in the NHS is important
  • Creating a compelling story for your programme
  • Defining your programme goal, with an understanding of the different programme lifecycle stages
  • Mapping your stakeholders
Module 2: Setup

Cohort 1: Wednesday 29 January, 10am - 1pm (fully booked)
Cohort 2: Tuesday 20 May, 10am - 1pm

Setting up your programme

We will explore how to set up your project management to ensure your programme runs efficiently and effectively. The module will include:

  • Understanding the different project management approaches, documents and tools, and when to use them
  • Defining roles and responsibilities for a programme
  • Building a governance structure and reporting flow
  • Developing a tailored stakeholder engagement and communication plan
Module 3: Identify

Cohort 1: Wednesday 12 February, 10am - 1pm (fully booked)
Cohort 2: Thursday 5 June, 10am - 1pm

Identifying the change required

We will explore how to identify the operational process changes your digital technology will require, and pre-empting the impact of those changes. The module will include:

  • Process mapping current and future states, to identify areas of change
  • Understanding change management theories and science
  • Identifying common barriers and enablers when implementing digital technology
  • Working with resistance to change
Module 4: Design

Cohort 1: Wednesday 26 February, 10am - 1pm (fully booked)
Cohort 2: Thursday 19 June, 2pm - 5pm

Designing your implementation approach

We will explore what to consider in the design of your implementation approach, and the pros versus cons associated with different approaches. The module will include:

  • Understanding different learning styles to design effective, inclusive education
  • Choosing the right implementation and participant selection approach for a programme
  • Co-designing effective support with end users, that addresses identified barriers / enablers
  • Considerations when designing for scale and spread
Module 5: Evaluate

Cohort 1: Wednesday 12 March, 10am - 1pm (fully booked)
Cohort 2: Thursday 10 July, 10am - 1pm

Evaluating your programme

We will explore how you evaluate a programme’s success and what can be measured. The module will include:

  • Understanding the purpose of programme evaluation
  • Selecting the right programme measures
  • Performing different types of data analyses
  • Visualising and communicating data effectively
Module 6: Look beyond

Cohort 1: Wednesday 26 March, 10am - 1pm (fully booked)
Cohort 2: Tuesday 22 July, 2pm - 5pm

Looking beyond programme end

We will explore what to consider at the end of your programme and offer participants a chance to reflect on their experiences of this programme. The module will include:

  • Closing down programmes effectively
  • Considering the post-programme ambition
  • Raising awareness of programme outcomes and learnings
  • Reflections

Book your place

Please complete our short registration form to secure your place for the Leading Digital Transformation Programme. Our next start date is May 2025.

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