Carrying out a digital transformation in a company is not that easy. All the participants were able to experience it firsthand thanks to some games we had.

I shared some cases where digital transformation has boosted a company's business, but also failures due to not making the changes in time.

We also discussed the differences between digitization and transformation, challenges and ways to implement change, tools that can be used, and did some exercises.

A substantial portion of our time was dedicated to discuss influences of digital transformation on project management.

As part of a separate conference focused on women in IT, I conducted a workshop centered around the ins and outs of project management in IT.

Although originally planned for 45 minutes, the session extended to twice that duration due to the active participation of attendees. The extended timeframe allowed for in-depth discussions, including the exploration of specific cases raised by the participants.

My workshop was a part of PowerUP Incubation program for startups. It is extremely important to understand the lifecycle of a project and pay a close attention to planning, analysis, resources management and risks management.

Following the workshops, participants benefited from individualized, brief mentoring sessions. The combined duration of these personal sessions nearly totaled two hours, providing valuable insights and guidance tailored to each participant's specific needs.

Computer science students often have a limited awareness of the diverse career opportunities within IT. While they are typically familiar with roles such as programmers, administrators, and network engineers, the functions of business and systems analysts, as well as project managers, often remain unclear.

Our hour-long discussion with nearly 60 students aimed to shed light on the intricacies of project execution, the various roles within teams, and the responsibilities of each team member. The high level of engagement, as evidenced by the multitude of questions posed during the session, underscores the relevance and significance of this topic.

This information is particularly valuable for those aspiring to carve out a niche in IT that extends beyond software development.