Becoming Decision-driven introduces a shift from focusing on data to focusing on decisions.

Focusing on data is certainly important. Organizations cannot be decision-driven without first being data-driven.

However, data-driven organizations often focus in the wrong place.  They spend most of their time talking about the data.  That leaves little time to think about what to do about it.

A decision-driven organization starts with decisions. That is the filter through which all data collection, analysis, reporting, and communication is viewed.

Workshop outcomes:

As an overview, this workshop does not build deep skills. It builds awareness of the transition from data-driven to decision-driven.

• Understand the differences between data-driven and decision-driven approaches.
• Use data in the context of decision-making.

Workshop components:

Data is getting in the way of data-driven decisions. –How our traditional use of data can reinforce rather than prevent bias.

Making decisions. – Introduces the Decision Breakdown Tree. This simple technique breaks decision into manageable pieces. It gets you to the right data quickly and efficiently.

Reviewing data. – Introduces decision-based reporting. Traditional reports are designed around data.  Decision-based reports are designed to answer questions.

Building your story. – Introduces the Seven Types of Stories in Business. Existing story structures improve your storytelling. They allow you to spend more time thinking about your content and message.  They also keep you focused on the issue, not the data.

Telling your story – Introduces the Five-second and 1:1:1 rules.   Simple, clear messages drive decision-making. We often make our audience work to understand what we are saying. This module shows you how to create clarity and focus when telling your story.

Workshop formats:

This 2-hour workshop is available virtual or in-person.

Contact us today to learn more or schedule a Rethinking Data workshop.