DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF HIGH EDUCATIONINSTITUTIONS (HEIs)

Abstract

Digital transformation (DT) has become one of the main
trends for higher education institutions (HEIs) in the second decade of the 21st
century. It is a necessary process for universities that want to achieve higher
organizational performance and make a comparative advantage in their area.
According to the state program “Digital Kazakhstan” improvements in the
quality of education achieved by implementation and development of digital
technologies in key sectors of the county's economy. However, the program
does not specify an exact framework and roadmap for DT of universities.
Management research on application of Lean and digitalization in education is
still in its beginning stage, as it remains unclear what organization models and
principles provide the best implication of the new digital technologies. The
article focuses on defining the relationship of Lean and digital transformation
of universities. New practical tools and techniques for digitalization will be
developed on the basis of Lean.