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Intermediate · Data, Analytics & ML

I1Data-Driven Decision Making

Move from reports to real decisions: frame the right questions and design dashboards that drive action.

Who it's for

Professionals who work with business data, KPIs, reports, or dashboards and want to strengthen their use of data for decision-making.

You'll walk away with

A decision-centric dashboard concept

Develop the ability to translate business decisions into data requirements, communicate insights effectively, and design decision-centric dashboards.

Format

Lectures + hands-on workshops

Assessment

Pre- and post-tests; hands-on workshop activities

Tools & platforms

SpreadsheetsBI & dashboard toolsAI assistants

Programme Curriculum

What you'll be able to do

  • Clearly articulate key business decisions and the associated data pain points
  • Define metrics and requirements for decision-centric dashboards
  • Evaluate and justify dashboard concepts aligned with business needs

Your learning journey

  1. Module 1

    Building a Data-Driven Mindset and Understanding Tools

    • Data-Driven Mindset & Decision FramingData-driven decision-making; decision-centric analytics; moving from descriptive reporting to action-oriented decision support
    • Business Problem FramingBusiness problem framing; data question formulation; AI-assisted problem reframing; decision gap analysis
    • Data & Tool Gap AnalysisData availability assessment; data gap analysis; dashboard readiness; data dependencies and limitations
    • Executive Data VisualizationData visualization principles; chart selection; audience-centered visualization; decision-oriented chart design
    • Data Storytelling & Executive CommunicationInsight synthesis; data storytelling; executive communication; action-oriented business recommendations
    • Decision-Centric Dashboard DesignDashboard requirements; decision-centric dashboard design; concept development; peer review and presentation

  2. Module 2

    Knowledge Sharing and Progress Review

    • Knowledge Sharing & Workflow RefinementProgress review; challenge identification; dashboard concept refinement; peer feedback; tool adoption planning

  3. Module 3

    Sustaining a Data-Driven Mindset and Final Presentation

    • Adoption & SustainabilityWorkflow integration; data-driven routines; governance; ownership; sustainable adoption practices
    • Final PresentationTool adoption plan; lessons learned; next steps; executive presentation