From Data to Decision
1h 42mIntermediate2025-06-18
Authors
Vincent Mirabelli
Keynote Speaker | Trainer | Author
Course details
In this course, Vincent Mirabelli explores the essential elements of data and how to use that to make data-informed decisions. Learn how to define the real problem you are trying to solve and pinpoint the critical data required for successful outcomes. Discover techniques for analyzing data, to spot patterns and relationships, and use visualization tools to present your insights clearly. Develop your skills in stakeholder engagement, managing conflicting opinions, and balancing data with intuition. Understand the importance of quantifying the impact of your decisions and staying flexible in the face of uncertainty. Whether dealing with strategic moves or everyday business challenges, this course ensures you are equipped to drive your organization towards success.
Skills covered
Decision-MakingBusiness StrategyData AnalysisData ScienceProfessional DevelopmentBusiness Analysis and StrategyLeadership and ManagementBusiness Software and ToolsOne-Off
Concepts
Introduction
- Connecting data to decisions
- Defining your problem
Understanding Your Data
- Data in the wild - Types of data you ll encounter
- Data detective - Unmasking insights from your numbers
- Beyond spreadsheets - Taming your data for better decisions
- From messy to meaningful - Wrangling your data for success
- The power of why - Asking the right questions of your data
- Data doesn't lie, but it can mislead - Avoiding data traps
Understanding Your Stakeholders
- Who holds the cards Identifying your stakeholders
- Beyond the boardroom - Engaging stakeholders who matter
- Mind meld - Unpacking stakeholder needs and expectations
- Taming the stakeholder beast - Managing conflicting opinions
- The power of why (again ) - Align stakeholders with decisions
Understanding the Decision
- Don't fly blind - Defining your decision criteria
- The pros and cons breakdown - Weighing your options
- Future-proofing your choice - Considering long-term impact
- Beyond numbers - The gut feeling factor in decision-making
- Embrace the gray - Navigating uncertainty in decision-making
Putting It All Together
- Data, stakeholders, decision - The winning formula
- From insight to action - Turning your decision into reality
- Conveying decisions with confidence
- The decision is made, now what Measuring your success
- Decision-making done right - A recipe for repeatable success
Conclusion
- Revisiting the role of data in decision-making