Training 1: From Gut Feel to Data-Driven Decision-Making for Leaders
Subtitle: Make Smarter Leadership Choices with Analytics
I. COURSE OVERVIEW
This training empowers leaders to move beyond intuition and base decisions on reliable, data-driven insights. Using real-world cases, interactive workshops, and analytics tools, this session teaches leaders how to identify meaningful metrics, interpret trends, and lead organizations more effectively through evidence-based strategies.
II. COURSE OBJECTIVES
Participants will:
Understand the value of Data-Driven Decision-Making (DDDM)
Identify strategic performance indicators
Analyze and interpret business data for smarter leadership
Use scenario analysis and predictive tools for risk planning
Implement data-informed strategies in teams
Explore automation and AI for better decision outcomes
III. TARGET PARTICIPANTS
Executives and senior leaders
Managers and team leads
Functional heads (HR, Finance, Sales, Ops)
Strategic planners and decision-makers
IV. WHY ATTEND
Leadership without data is risky in today’s complex environment. This course helps you:
Cut through data overload and focus on what matters
Justify your decisions with clarity
Inspire performance using evidence, not instinct
Lead change with confidence in a data-literate culture
V. COURSE OUTLINE
Topic
Registration and Pre-Test
Module 1: Introduction to Data-Driven Leadership
Module 2: Identifying Key Metrics
Module 3: Data Interpretation for Strategy
Module 4: Scenario & Predictive Thinking
Module 5: Strategy Implementation
Module 6: Building a Data-Driven Culture
Module 7: Tech and Automation Synthesis and Commitments
Key Activities
Diagnostic on current data maturity
Reflection and case studies
KPI mapping and dashboard walkthrough
Storytelling, spotting bias, correlation vs causation
Forecasting, simulations
Step-by-step decision-making process
Alignment planning
Power BI demo, AI use cases
Action plans and post-assessment
VI. VALUE-ADDED FEATURES
KPI templates and business dashboards
Action planning worksheets
Scenario building tools
Post-training resource kit