Driving Digital Transformation in EdTech with Anna Zieba

I wanted to strengthen my ability to translate complex technical initiatives into a clear strategic direction. I’ve always seen myself as someone who bridges the gap between technology and strategy, and this program helped me take that skill to the next level by giving me a more structured, strategic framework for driving innovation.

The Digital Transformation roadmap and organizational agility modules were especially useful. They offered practical ways to balance innovation with stability. The discussions on customer-centric innovation, platform ecosystems, and rapid experimentation are also directly connected to my work on improving learning and assessment platforms.

Great leadership means creating a culture where people feel safe to experiment and share their ideas. Innovation grows when teams feel supported in learning and adapting. Transformation isn’t a single initiative but an ongoing, evolving process, where innovation becomes a natural and welcome part of organizational growth. These perspectives align closely with how I approach user adoption and process innovation in my own work.

Collaborating with peers from industries like finance, healthcare, media, and logistics highlighted the universal nature of digital transformation challenges. These conversations helped broaden my perspective, recognizing the shared patterns and opportunities that connect all sectors.

I started using the digital transformation roadmap to prioritize improvements that deliver the greatest impact on user experience and efficiency. And I continue to view transformation as iterative—guided by feedback, data, and ongoing learning. Also, I use agile principles to increase transparency and collaboration, focusing on small and meaningful iterations. The roadmap keeps those day-to-day efforts aligned with longer-term goals.

AI will continue to play a growing role in personalizing learning and assessment, making learning more efficient if used ethically. AI can empower educators and organizations to identify learner needs faster and make real-time adjustments. Its greatest value lies in generating actionable insights that inform equitable and adaptive learning experiences. Ensuring human oversight and ethical design and use remain essential to its success.

Go into it with a willingness to rethink how you approach digital change. This program provides both frameworks and practical tools to help you connect vision to implementation. For education professionals, it’s an invaluable opportunity to connect with leaders across industries and reimagine how technology can advance learning at scale.