Leadership in Digital Governance
OnDemand
Lead with confidence in the Age of Intangibles.
This self-paced module empowers professionals with the leadership skills needed to navigate digital transformation with resilience, ethics, and strategic vision. Explore real-world case studies and gain tools to manage crises, build innovative teams, and drive accountable, future-ready governance in both public and private sector contexts.
Overview
Module overview: The module provides frameworks for resilient and adaptive leadership in digital governance and how to foster ethical, accountable, and transparent decision-making in the Age of Intangibles.
Takeaways: Participants will gain leadership skills to navigate the challenges and complexities of digital transformation in the public and private sectors. They will learn to build teams, develop effective digital strategies, and harness the culture of innovation.
Topics of Discussion:
- Essential skills of leaders in the digital era
- Crisis management in digital governance (resilient leadership)
- Fostering resilient and innovative leadership in the digital age
- Building capacity for strategic digital communication
- Case Studies: Digital Transformation Initiatives by Visionary Leaders
Instructor
Dan Ciuriak is a senior fellow at CIGI, where he is exploring the interface between Canada’s domestic innovation and international trade and investment, including the development of better metrics to assess the impact of Canada’s trade agreements on innovation outcomes. Based in Ottawa, Dan is the director and principal of Ciuriak Consulting, Inc.
Dan is also a fellow in residence with the C. D. Howe Institute, a distinguished fellow with the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada and an associate with BKP Economic Advisors GmbH of Munich, Germany. Previously, he had a 31-year career with Canada’s civil service, retiring as deputy chief economist at the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (now Global Affairs Canada).
Audience
This module is designed for all levels of professionals driving digital transformation, policy-making, and governance initiatives.
It is particularly relevant for those seeking foundational knowledge to evaluate the economic impact of intangible assets and lead effectively in digital governance.
Format
Course Delivery:
The course is delivered virtually through the BEI-net. The module includes:
- A total of three hours of pre-recorded sessions, divided into 30-45 minutes topical sub-sessions.
- Access to supporting material, including recommended readings and flexible, self-directed exercises.
- Access to discussion boards, giving participants the opportunity to engage with the module instructor and fellow participants through dedicated forums where questions, insights, and case reflections can be shared.
Course Assessment:
For those choosing the Executive Module or Executive Certificate options, participants will will be assessed based on a one-page submission responding to a task that applies module learning objectives to the case study context.
Pricing
Audit Only - $199
- A high-level overview of the topic without the pressure of assessments.
- No certificate is awarded.
Executive Module - $299
- Provides professional development in a targeted area.
- Includes an assessment of the knowledge gathered through a response to a real-world application of the topic covered.
- Upon successful completion, participants are awarded with a Certificate (badge).
Executive Certificate - $1,299
- Provides a broader foundation in innovation and intangible asset strategy, giving participants access to 5 modules from a curated selection.
- Includes an assessment of the knowledge gathered through a response to a real-world application of the topic covered in each module.
- Upon successful completion of all 5 modules, participants are awarded with a micro credential in Digital Policy Innovation.