Digital Innovation and Transformation

Building a Data-Driven Organisation

Many organisations collect large amounts of data but still make important decisions on instinct. This course helps leaders build a data-driven culture by setting a data strategy, establishing governance, developing data literacy, creating trusted reporting, and embedding analytics into everyday decision processes.

5 days Classroom or live online English

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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Technology alone does not make an organisation data-driven; people, processes and leadership do. You will learn a practical path to better, evidence-based decisions.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.

Course methodology

How you will learn.

Maturity assessments, strategy workshops, case studies of data transformations and decision-process redesign exercises.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Assess the organisation’s data maturity
Develop a data strategy linked to business goals
Establish data governance and ownership
Build data literacy across teams
Create trusted reporting and single sources of truth
Embed analytics in decision making

Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

Senior leaders and executives
Heads of data and analytics
Strategy and performance managers
Department heads
Digital transformation leaders

Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

Data strategy
Governance design
Culture change
Decision process design
Leadership

Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1Becoming Data-Driven

09:00–10:08What data-driven really means
10:08–11:00Maturity models
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Maturity models (continued)
11:45–12:53Barriers to adoption
12:53–14:00Exercise: maturity assessment

Day 2Data Strategy

09:00–10:08Linking data to business goals
10:08–11:00Use-case portfolio
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Use-case portfolio (continued)
11:45–12:53Capabilities and investment
12:53–14:00Workshop: strategy canvas

Day 3Governance and Trust

09:00–10:08Ownership and stewardship
10:08–11:00Data quality
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Data quality (continued)
11:45–12:53Single source of truth
12:53–14:00Case study: conflicting reports

Day 4People and Literacy

09:00–10:08Data literacy programmes
10:08–11:00Analytics roles
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Analytics roles (continued)
11:45–12:53Self-service analytics
12:53–14:00Exercise: literacy plan

Day 5Embedding in Decisions

09:00–10:08Decision processes and forums
10:08–11:00Performance management
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Performance management (continued)
11:45–12:53Measuring progress
12:53–14:00Leadership action plan

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

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Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon UK certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon UK programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

Please confirm the session, exact venue, accessibility arrangements, fees and any visa requirements with the team before arranging travel. Tentative dates are not confirmed sessions.

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