Data literacy is a key enabler of the value and impact from data. How are you approaching this within your organisation?
The increasing volumes of data, rapid technological advancements, and growing emphasis on speed has intensified the need for enhancing our comprehension of data and AI technologies. There is also an opportunity to leverage our business acumen, leadership skills, and data expertise to drive lasting change by solving real business problems and embedding data-driven decision making across all lines of business.
To address these challenges in Network Rail, we have developed a comprehensive Data Strategy that serves as an effective approach for communicating, educating, and aligning the views and competencies required to maximise the value from data across different functions within our organisation. In addition to implementing the Data Strategy, we are developing training programmes that promote learning through practical applications in collaborative environments. This approach is particularly effective in complex concepts involving AI workflows as it allows users and senior management to experience the benefits of these technologies first-hand by participating in their development and usage. Through active participation, they become more likely to understand and endorse, this advanced technology.
