DIGITAL ESSENTIALS LESSON 1: WHY IS EVERYONE SO EXCITED ABOUT DIGITAL? Course 1 Why is everyone so excited about digital? Going digital is transforming the way we live and work. Youll play a key role in going digital by strategically gathering and using data, harnessing new technologies, and working in new ways. Articulate what it means to go digital (hint: its about more than technology) Describe the benefits organizations unlock by going digital 1.1 INVENTING THE FUTURE Going digital is transforming our personal and professional lives, helping us work together better, innovate, and solve urgent problems. The digital age has significantly transformed our lives, with reliance on digital devices, technologies, and services. Successful organizations are highly digital, nimble, and constantly seeking new ways to create value for customers, employees, and society. The secret to their success is not just technology, but the people who use it, collect and analyse data, and collaborate with others. Digital advancements have enabled farmers to grow more food, large companies to perfect supply chain systems, medical teams to distribute lifesaving medicine, and design teams to invent indispensable products and services. Individuals play a pivotal role in shaping our future by staying curious, learning new skills,