Institute Fellow Program
What It Is and Why It Matters
The Institute Fellow Program is a selective community for business transformation professionals who have proven their ability to guide organizations from the Industrial Era into the Digital Era. Fellows turn their daily experience into authoritative thought-leadership content, then amplify that insight through a coordinated strategy of Content Creation (articles, research, podcasts) and Content Socialization (cross-promotion across the Institute’s channels and their own networks). This two-part engine rapidly grows your personal or corporate brand, positions you as a go-to resource for executives seeking clarity on digital transformation, and provides editorial coaching plus peer collaboration that sharpen every idea you publish. Institute for Digital Transformation
Participation is practical and achievable. Create one new piece of content each month for your first six months (after that, quarterly) and share Institute and Fellow insights through your social channels while the community does the same for you. The result is a compounding network effect that boosts search visibility around your name, builds speaking-engagement credibility, and connects you with a global roster of experts who are just as passionate about leading during today’s massive economic shift.
Meet Our Fellows

Patti Blackstaffe
Institute Fellow

Jessica Carroll
Institute Fellow

Cherri Holland
Institute Fellow

Aleta L. Jeffress
Institute Fellow

Stefanie Krievins
Institute Fellow

Whynde Kuehn
Institute Fellow

Kathryn Lancioni
Institute Fellow

Reynaldo Lugtu Jr
Institute Fellow

Nora Osman
Institute Fellow

Chuck Papageorgiou
Institute Fellow

Nita Sanger
Institute Fellow

Raymond Sheen
Institute Fellow

Jeff Ton
Institute Fellow

This Could Be You
Guest Author
Our Fellow Alumni

Charles Araujo
Fellow Alumnus

Roy Atkinson
Fellow Alumnus

Terry Bennett
Fellow Alumnus

David Gandar
Fellow Alumnus

Stephan Kudyba
Fellow Alumnus

Bryan Oak
Fellow Alumnus

Patrick Savard
Fellow Alumnus

Dr. Dobie Savić
Fellow Alumnus

Doug Tedder
Fellow Alumnus

John Thorp
Fellow Alumnus
Interested in becoming a Fellow?
Are you ready to shape the digital future?
You may be ready if you:
- Bring recognized expertise in business transformation, operational excellence, or culture change
- Are eager to share fresh insights that help leaders navigate disruption
- Can commit to the straightforward publishing cadence
- Value an influential peer network
Application Process
- Download a copy of our Institute Fellow Information Package
- Verify your identity by sending a connection request to our LinkedIn account.
- Submit a writing sample or published work that reflects your point of view.
- We will be in touch.