Digital Disruption Masterclass PLUS Agile & Hackathons

How Technology Is Changing The World: Learn disruption, transformation, prototyping, collaboration, moonshots & more

Created by: Peter Alkema
Business | Technology | Self Development

What Will I Learn?

• Students will be able to explain the concept of digital disruption and its significance to businesses and individuals in the current technological landscape.
• Learners will identify and analyze three real-world examples of digital disruption in various industries to understand its impacts.
• Participants will develop strategies to embrace and adapt to digital disruption within their organization, demonstrating understanding by creating a strategy
• Individuals will compare and contrast the business models of traditional taxi services and ride-hailing apps to evaluate the effects of digital disruption.
• Students will assess the impact of e-commerce on retail shopping experiences by conducting a case study analysis.
• Participants will analyze the transformation in the entertainment industry caused by streaming services, focusing on business model changes and consumer behavio
• Learners will critique the technology and business strategy of failed tech disruptions, using Google Glass as a case study.
• Individuals will be able to differentiate between overhyped technology disruptions and genuine innovations, illustrating their points with examples from the dot
• Students will demonstrate the ability to fine-tune ChatGPT and other large language models for specific applications through a guided hands-on activity.
• Learners will evaluate the ethical considerations in deploying large language models, proposing solutions for bias and fairness challenges.
• Participants will develop a comprehensive plan for implementing smart home technology to enhance energy management and efficiency, demonstrating the ability by
• Students will analyze the impact of Moore's Law on computing power and predict future trends in technology development in a written report.
• Learners will apply data analytics techniques to drive business decisions, demonstrating their competency through a case study presentation.
• Individuals will examine the role of artificial intelligence in achieving the technological singularity, evaluating potential impacts and ethical considerations
• Participants will create an immersive virtual reality experience, demonstrating understanding of design, development, and deployment principles in VR.
• Students will formulate a cybersecurity strategy to protect digital assets and mitigate risks, validating their strategy with a simulated attack scenario.
• Learners will design a blockchain-based solution for a specified industry challenge, demonstrating knowledge of decentralization, security, and smart contracts.
• Participants will develop a digital marketing strategy that leverages technology for business growth, demonstrating their plan in a simulated pitch to stakehold
• Individuals will evaluate the disruption potential of digital technologies in agriculture, specifically focusing on precision farming, through a comprehensive a
• Students will create a plan to leverage digital transformation principles to revolutionize a chosen industry, illustrating the plan with detailed steps

Requirements

• There are no requirements or pre-requisites for this course, but the items listed below are a guide to useful background knowledge which will increase the value and benefits of this course.
• Basic understanding of internet and computing technology.
• Interest in emerging digital trends and innovations.
• Familiarity with fundamental business concepts.

Target audience

• Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs - Individuals leading organizations, interested in leveraging digital disruption for innovation and staying competitive in the market.
• IT Professionals and Technologists - Those with a background in technology seeking to understand the latest trends, including cloud computing, AI, and blockchain, to apply in their current roles or projects.
• Marketing Professionals - Marketers looking to grasp the implications of digital disruption on consumer behavior and how to leverage digital tools for customer engagement and growth strategies.
• Students and Academics in Business/Technology - Students pursuing degrees or courses in business and technology fields, aiming to understand the real-world application of their studies in the context of digital disruption.
• Policy Makers and Regulators - Individuals involved in creating policies or regulations around technology, interested in understanding the impacts of digital technologies to create informed frameworks.
• Innovation Managers and R&D Leaders - Those responsible for driving innovation within their organizations, seeking to learn from case studies and best practices on embracing digital transformation.