Understanding the complexities of technology leadership, emerging trends, and policy development in public sector procurement is vital for professional growth in today's rapidly evolving landscape. NIGP's Technology Management is a comprehensive, activity-based learning experience tailored to equip you with these skills. Through this course, you will gain expertise in managing technology change resistance through effective leadership strategies, staying current with emerging technology trends, developing AI governance policies and risk management frameworks, asking strategic questions to bridge knowledge gaps between procurement and technical stakeholders, and establishing collaborative partnerships with IT departments to ensure successful technology implementations while maintaining compliance and maximizing public value.
Objectives
- Apply leadership principles to manage resistance to technology change.
- Implement proactive strategies for staying up to date on technology trends.
- Develop AI governance policies that balance innovation with compliance.
- Employ strategies to bridge knowledge gaps and reduce stakeholder frustrations.
- Establish a partnership between procurement and IT departments.