Working in a Digital Government as a Non-Digital Leader
A comprehensive programme for senior leaders who need to understand digital, data, and technology in the context of government. No technical background required.
About This Programme
A comprehensive programme for senior leaders who need to understand digital, data, and technology in the context of government.
If you work alongside digital teams or are accountable for services with significant digital components, you need enough understanding to lead effectively. This programme gives you that understanding without expecting you to become a practitioner.
What You’ll Learn
- The Government Digital and Data (GDaD) Profession - what it is, how it works, and why it matters for your area
- GDS Service Standards - what they require and how they affect your programmes
- Agile delivery fundamentals - enough to understand what your teams are doing and ask the right questions
- How to be an effective sponsor of digital services - your role in governance, assurance, and decision-making
- The digital landscape - where digital, data, and technology fit in the reform agenda
- Practical exercises - applying concepts to your real-world context
Who This Programme Is For
Non-digital SCS, G6, and Deputy Directors who work alongside GDaD teams or are accountable for services with significant digital components. Policy professionals, operational leaders, and corporate services leaders who need digital literacy without becoming practitioners.
What’s Included
- 7 hours of live virtual training in a small group (max 10)
- Digital reference materials and glossary
- Certificate of attendance
- 30 days post-course email support
Format
All sessions delivered virtually via Microsoft Teams and Mural. Bespoke programmes available for leadership teams from £8,000+VAT.