Course: Introduction to Data for Business Leaders

Take a moment to refine your strategy and opportunities. While this case study is fresh in your head, you may want to look back at your Strategy Alignment Canvas and …

When I interviewed Jonathan and Elizabeth we discussed tips and techniques for increasing the likelihood of success on data projects. I asked them, “If you could travel back in time …

We can now expand the maturity model by adding in a new first stage, simply called data. It is the stage that comes before reporting and highlights the need for …

Seduced by stories of the success of Facebook, Amazon, Google etc some organisations gravitate towards monetisation of data thinking that they have an untapped pool of money in their business, …

I would like to introduce a further level of data analytics maturity based upon the Aggreko study, Innovating, using data to innovate within your industry. Data Analytic Maturity Model: Innovation …

Aggreko are suppliers of power and temperature solutions globally. I spoke to Elizabeth Hollinger, Head of Analytics and BI at Aggreko, and asked her if he could give us an …

Let’s start to introduce the concept of data analytics maturity by looking at how it relates to the NHS case study. The diagram below helps you to identify your level …

I asked Jonathan Cameron, Head of Service (Strategic Development) at National Services Scotland NSS (the shared services arm of the NHS in Scotland) if he could give us an overview …

Here’s a quick reminder of the 3 areas of data value we introduced last week. Data Values (Click to expand) Make sure you have your Data Value Canvas handy so …

This week we explored the 3 main areas of value. Data Values (Click to expand) In short, if you want to drive value using data you need to focus on …

Given that the main goal of this course is to “give you the confidence to start adding value through better use of data”, I am keen to understand what is …

As we saw in the video: Mostly “improving decision making” is indicative of the early stages of exploring data value and a good place to start as it helps you …

One of the most common mistakes we come across is the use of data just for the sake of it. For example, because you have been told to “go do …

Hopefully this starts to highlight that there is a big difference between being clever about data and being able to use it to drive value. Your definitions of value I …

So, what do we mean by value and how confident are you talking about driving value as opposed to just talking about the data itself? Here are the 3 areas …