Leading Digital Transformation

I enrolled in Leading Digital Transformation because I’ve always been much more operational than technology-savvy. I thought it would be interesting to see how the business side aligns with the technology side. Also, I’ve always been attracted to Wharton and its reputation. I enjoyed all the sessions, but I particularly liked the one on organizational agility and networks with Professor Lori Rosenkopf. I realized that our organization is very matrixed, which can limit agility. I’ve proposed some changes within my department so that we can move more quickly and with agility, especially with the health care space changing so fast.

Professor Tyler Wry’s session on identifying and pitching digital opportunities was also very thought-provoking. He talked about not being distracted by the latest shiny new object in digital, and that you have to work on growing your company’s technology in line with its core cultural values. I’ve used some of his concepts in discussions with my company’s leadership.

One of the biggest benefits of the class for me was exchanging ideas with people outside of my industry. There were folks from pharma, biotech, banking, accounting, and advertising and sales. I connected with quite a few on LinkedIn. Overall, the program was terrific, and I would definitely recommend it.”

Ben Negley Vice President, Physician Practice Management and Ambulatory Care, AtlantiCare

The disruptions that digital technologies have caused in Big Pharma have been drastically accelerated by the global pandemic. As a driver of patient-centric innovation in oncology, I signed up for the Leading Digital Transformation program to develop my knowledge, insights, and skills into how best to transform digital disruption into an opportunity to provide optimal health care for oncology patients across the world. Walking into the course, strategic digital transformation was a relatively abstract concept. Walking out, I was pleasantly surprised about how tangible and concrete this abstract concept became.

Aside from the key learnings of the course itself, we were provided with ample opportunities through the program to network with fellow peers through virtual networking cafes and virtual fireside chats. My classmates came from a melting pot of industries and brought forth an abundance of experiences and learnings to share.

One of the highlights of the course, amongst many, was the simulation we underwent to react to key decisions driving value creation, competition, and our business' financial health. Following this course, I now look forward to bringing back to my work environment the key course learnings, especially around creating and executing a defined roadmap to digital maturity and fostering an innovative culture that embraces change. A special shoutout to Professor Kapoor for being a true visionary and leader in bringing together all the key elements of this very much-needed course, including a stellar faculty! Especially in light of today's global challenges, I would strongly recommend this course to anyone leading or directly involved in digital transformation in any capacity, across any industry."

Sherin Al-Safadi, MSc, MBA, PhD Global Medical Affairs Oncology MED3 Director, Bayer U.S.
Co-Founder, President, Fondation Amal

If you are a decision maker, Leading Digital Transformation offers a powerful approach and valuable strategies to set the stage for you to lead a digital transformation and build a sustainable business and brand. The course structure provides a framework for guiding business thinking, thoughtful examples, and illuminating business cases. It also offers an opportunity to network with a top-notch faculty and like-minded professionals. A timely and thought-provoking executive training that is essential for all C-suite level aspiring leaders and anyone leading an enterprise.”

Miguel Molina CFO, Avocados from Mexico

I signed up for Leading Digital Transformation because the way business is conducted is transforming very rapidly with digitalization as the main driver. I needed to gather insights on how to tackle this properly and effectively. I enjoyed that we had multiple professors teaching the different subject areas, which enabled us to learn different perspectives. The highlight of the course was the simulation game we played with Professor Kapoor. It was fun to do and also very eye-opening. I have applied my learnings by taking a step back to identify a customer need where digitalization is the appropriate tool for the business area to thrive. I learned a lot in this course and would definitely recommend it to others.”

Karen Grau President, PCCI Finance Corp.