Successful Cases

Leadership for Digital Transformation programme for Saudi Leading Telecom Company, July 2023

In July 2023, 10 delegates from Saudi attended a management programme of Leadership for Digital Transformation in Business. This programme is jointly delivered by Digital Talent Academy, Henley Business School and Huawei. Delegates spent 5 days for calssroom-based workshop and visiting to vertical industry companies. Throughout the training, Henley faculty and industrial experts delivered the training effectively to address the requirements from the client company.

Topics: models of business strategy, planning and management, methods and techniques of business management in the digital era.

du UAE Leadership for Digital Transformation programme, June 2022

In June 2022, we collaborated with Huawei, successfully delivered a five-day programme of Leadership for Digital Transformation to a delegation of senior members from du from UAE. The intensive executive programme focused on improving digital leadership competencies. Through in-class discussions, all course attendants gained important insights to digital transformation and showed high praise towards the course.

“At Henley we are committed to developing effective leaders and building organisational capabilities in order to support successful transformation towards digital enterprise in an ever-changing world. By tapping into Huawei’s ICT knowledge and expertise, together we aim to not only create an innovative digital leadership programme, but to also build a thriving ecosystem to help telecom operators and enterprise grow and transform.”
Professor Kecheng Liu, Director of DTA

MBA Programme of Digital Transformation for Tianjin University, September 2024

In September 2024, 24 MBA students from Tianjin University, China attended a Digital Transformation MBA Programme. This programme was jointly delivered by the Digital Talent Academy at Henley Business School and the School of Economics and Management at Tianjin University. The participants spent one week engaged in classroom-based workshops and study tours, including visits to Oxford University and industry-leading companies in London. Throughout the programme, Henley faculty and industry experts effectively delivered training, addressing the evolving needs of the participants in the context of global digital transformation.

Topics: Digital Transformation: Opportunities and Challenges, Digitisation and Entrepreneurship, Collaborative Leadership, AI, Virtual Reality, and Metaverse.

Guangzhou University Future Leadersgip Programme Session 2, July 2024

In July 2024, we collaborated with Guangzhou University to launch the "Future Leaders Summer Camp." Teachers and students from Guangzhou University spent two weeks participating in classroom-based workshops, university visits, and cultural excursions.Key modules included digital transformation strategy, digital innovation, legal challenges in the digital era, and information systems for business competitiveness.

Future Talents Training Programme in Creative Industries and Cultural Trade, July 2024

From July 22 to August 2, 2024, the Digital Talent Academy at Henley Business School successfully hosted the "Future Talents Training Programme in Creative Industries and Cultural Trade" for participants from the China Academy of Trade in Services at Beijing International Studies University. This was the first programme of its kind at Henley to focus on creative industries and cultural trade. In addition to classroom-based workshops, participants engaged in cultural experiences such as visits to museums and live performances in London, further enriching their understanding of the UK's creative industries.

Key modules included digital entrepreneurship, AI and the metaverse, cross-cultural communication, and creative industries and cultural trade. These courses provided a blend of theoretical insights and practical applications.

Guangzhou University Future Leadership Programme Session 1, July 2023

In July 2023, we collaborated with Guangzhou University and launched the first cohort of "Leadership for Future Talents Summer camp". 21 students from Guangzhou University spent 2 weeks for classroom-based workshops, visits to other universities, excursions and cultural experiences.

Key modules including digitalisation in business, digital leadership and management and development of leadership competences were delivered.

Chongqing University World Young Leadership , August 2019

In August 2019, we collaborated with Chongqing University and launched our second "World Young Leadership Camp" after our first attempt with Zhengzhou University in 2018. To develop students' digital leadership skills, this programme included courses in administration management, international business, HR management, marketing and digital transformation. Through this programme, students can develop their leadership as well as critical thinking skills through a series of practical seminars and case studies.

Digital Skills Training – Python & Excel, June 2024

After an intensive four-day training session, the Python and MS Excel courses jointly organized by the Digital Talent Academy (DTA) and the World of Work Institute successfully concluded. Held at the University of Reading's Whiteknights Campus, the programme brought together students from various disciplines to enhance their digital skills.

Key modules covered:

Python: Participants progressed from basic syntax to advanced topics like data analysis and automation of file management. By working through real-life examples, they developed the ability to apply Python effectively to solve practical problems in the workplace.

MS Excel: The course spanned from basic operations to advanced data analysis and visualization. By the end, participants were capable of independently handling complex data tasks, significantly improving their efficiency.

Participant feedback highlighted not only the enhancement of their skills but also the valuable networking opportunities the course provided. Many expressed optimism about their future career prospects. One participant noted, "I find it very helpful in my field of work. I have gained important Excel skills which significantly improve my employability."

Looking ahead, DTA plans to introduce more training courses, including Power BI and Tableau, to meet the growing demand for digital skills. Upon completion, participants received certificates signed by Professor Elena B. Spasova, recognizing their achievements, with a celebration event planned for September to further commemorate their success.

This training has equipped students with valuable knowledge and practical skills that will have a lasting impact on their future studies and careers.