Executive Briefing Course

Strategic Network Planning and Digital Transformation

Develop a strategic network roadmap by connecting demand forecasts, service dependencies and the sequencing of changes with business priorities.

AreaData Center & Network
LevelSpecialised
DeliveryOnline, On-site or Hybrid
LearningTheoretical
DurationConfirmed by Programme

Course Overview

Examines strategic network planning during digital transformation. Participants review demand forecasts, service dependencies and the sequencing of network changes to support business priorities.

Who This Course Is For

  • Network managers planning service changes
  • IT leaders coordinating digital transformation
  • Infrastructure architects reviewing growth requirements
  • Service owners assessing network dependencies

What Participants Will Learn

Review demand forecasts and planning assumptions

Map network dependencies for priority services

Compare change options against business needs

Sequence network changes using operational constraints

Present a justified strategic network roadmap

Key topics

  • Demand planning
  • Service dependencies
  • Network roadmap
  • Change sequencing
Network Strategy and Service Context

Network Strategy and Service Context

Module overview

Review the relationship between network demand, service dependencies and organisational transformation priorities.

Key topics

Demand planning · Service dependencies · Network roadmap · Change sequencing

Learning outcome

Identify planning assumptions and service requirements for a network roadmap.

Learning format

Guided discussion · planning case review

Demand Forecasts and Capacity

Demand Forecasts and Capacity

Module overview

Assess demand information and establish questions about growth, capacity and service expectations.

Key topics

Demand forecasts · Capacity requirements · Growth assumptions · Evidence gaps

Learning outcome

Explain how demand assumptions affect network planning choices.

Learning format

Evidence review · planning discussion

Service Dependencies and Options

Service Dependencies and Options

Module overview

Compare network change options using service dependencies and organisational needs.

Key topics

Dependency mapping · Service priorities · Change options · Option trade-offs

Learning outcome

Compare options and identify their effects on priority services.

Learning format

Management case discussion · option review

Roadmap and Change Sequencing

Roadmap and Change Sequencing

Module overview

Sequence changes around dependencies, operational constraints and decision responsibilities.

Key topics

Network roadmap · Change sequencing · Operational constraints · Decision checkpoints

Learning outcome

Outline a network roadmap with dependencies and review responsibilities.

Learning format

Guided discussion · roadmap exercise

Strategic Network Planning Case

Strategic Network Planning Case

Module overview

Review a proposed roadmap against demand evidence, service requirements and change dependencies.

Key topics

Planning case study · Demand assumptions · Roadmap review · Service alignment

Learning outcome

Participants can outline a network roadmap linked to business and service requirements.

Learning format

Lectures, planning case studies and roadmap workshop

Programme Information

Course duration, location, practical components, training-centre information and applicable certification arrangements depend on the selected programme.

Learning format: Lectures, planning case studies and roadmap workshop

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