eBook

The Data Literacy Blueprint: Maximizing organizational value and impact

[…] industry forward and help create truly great businesses. In this guide, we share insights from some of the DataIQ 100 USA on how they are enhancing data literacy within their organizations. Download this DataIQ eBook to explore the thoughts of data professionals from a diverse range of private and public organizations and discover new […]

An apprentice raises their hand in a data academy seminar to ask a question.

Editorial, Member Article

Starting a data academy programme: A blueprint for success

[…] and objectives of each group. Step 6: The importance of a few evangelists Any data specialists within the team should be a part of the advance party. Consider starting a data literacy programme covering soft skills such as storytelling, business partnering, facilitating action, data visualisation and presentation skills – this can offer act as a precursor to the more comprehensive data or digital academy. For […]

Editorial, Roundtable Writeup

DataIQ Member’s Briefing – ChatGPT: What the DataIQ community thinks

[…] executives, which is a great opportunity for data leaders to highlight the potential benefits of generative AI tools and receive support from decision makers to improve data literacy across the organisation. A couple of DataIQ members mentioned they had joined the roundtable discussions to “see how other people are dealing with this new tool […]

Editorial, Roundtable Writeup

DataIQ Member’s briefing – Is finance the next big skills area for data leaders?

[…] able to understand department-specific jargon is essential in developing a cohesive culture and smooth operations between departments. DataIQ members have frequently mentioned wanting to improve the data literacy of other departments, but the inverse is also true that data teams can become more literate in other disciplines, including finance. The retail member of the […]

DataIQ leaders want to improve efficiency in 2025.

Editorial, Insight

Winning with strong data efficiency in 2025

[…] right storage media based on how frequently data is accessed, organisations can reduce costs and improve overall efficiency. However, this does require a minimum level of data literacy and some form of data stewardship to ensure the effective use of the tools. It is possible to limit the access different teams have to these […]

Editorial, Insight

Marks and Spencer to train staff in data skills

[…] those from finance and buying. They are to become skilled data leaders who will lead digital transformation across the business. “The M&S Data Academy will provide digital literacy and data analytics qualification.” The fellowship is fully-funded by the Apprenticeship Levy. Steve Rowe, chief executive of M&S, said: “The M&S Data Academy will upskill colleagues […]

Editorial, Insight

Guide Dogs for the Blind: Side-by-side with digital and data

[…] doing as a consultancy firm with Guide Dogs – through workshops and other interactive sessions, we’ve sat down with all levels of the organisation to improve data literacy and understanding from top to bottom. GMG: Certainly as CIO, securing buy-in and culture change around data has been one of the most critical parts of […]

Editorial, Insight

Corndel and Imperial College Business School – Developing data skills and talent

The need for data skills Corndel has delivered data literacy and analysis skills for many years, developing a rigorous and effective programme of educational opportunities for businesses working to evolve their data capabilities. To accelerate the results of these programmes and increase the reach, Corndel created a new partnership with Imperial College Business School […]

Editorial, Insight

CDO Challenges – How to become a data-driven business

[…] have adopted a data-driven approach report c.70% higher revenue per employee than non-data-driven businesses. It will require storytelling expertise as well as an education in data literacy and culture to cement the investment needed for this data journey. Flexibility and extensibility Once resources have been allocated for the journey to become data […]

Editorial, Insight

CDO Challenges – How to start aligning data strategy with business objectives

[…] business objectives. Anything built on weak foundations will suffer from the get-go. This can be further developed through the evolution of a strong data culture, improved data literacy capabilities and support from business leaders across the organisation. Outline the scope The role of CDO is growing in popularity and more businesses are investing in […]

Editorial, Insight

5 ways to improve data culture

Data culture often sits hand in hand with data literacy as the two have a symbiotic relationship. The difficulty, however, comes from getting decision makers to understand the importance of a strong data culture and any buy-in that it would require. It is often down to CDOs and data team leaders to take the […]

Editorial, Member Case Study

DataIQ 100 Success Series: EDF – National sustainability and preparing for the unexpected

EDF’s head of data and CRM, and member of the DataIQ 100 Martin Aylward, spoke to DataIQ editor Alex Roberts, about what data leaders need to succeed and how investment in data teams can provide extreme unseen wins.

Four CDOs sitting on a panel in front of an audience of data professionals.

Editorial, Member Article

What CEOs expect from their best CDOs

[…] choices, and a strong data culture highlights the importance of data when it comes to making decisions. This is more achievable the higher the level of data literacy is in an organisation. Team performance The old saying is that a team is only as strong as its weakest link, which is true, and […]

People in an office working towards their data vision

Editorial, Member Article

DataIQ Member’s Briefing – Leadership and vision: Is your vision for data just a better BAU?

[…] of BAU, in some regards, does not truly exist. Yes, there is BAU when it comes to things such as identifying efficiencies and cost-saving initiatives, improving data literacy and bolstering data culture, but the data vision itself is always evolving and cannot truly become BAU. Multiple members of the roundtable agreed with this and […]

Editorial, Insight

Should businesses decentralise data to keep evolving?

[…] huge scalability problem and will frequently find itself overwhelmed with demands for data sets from all areas of the business when a certain level of maturity and literacy is reached. The data providers in this model are often combined with IT departments and there is a clear dividing line between the providers and the […]

Editorial, Member Article

DataIQ Leaders briefing – Developing the next generation of data leader

[…] key reasons. Firstly, having data-minded individuals for internal customers would transform the relationship between the data office and the broader business and drastically accelerate an organisation’s data literacy. In other words, it would push the business toward becoming data-driven. Secondly, as the data office grows, so too will the number of personnel capable of […]

Editorial, Report

How the Academy for Future Leaders (AFL) benefits aspirational data professionals

[…] from different industries and getting a different understanding of challenges faced. Gaining insights from engaging and beneficial guest speakers. Take-home exercises encourage exploring business strategy and data literacy, areas that were previously overlooked. The course sparked more data-related discussions within Jordan’s company, increasing credibility and interest in data initiatives. David Reed, DataIQ Chief […]

DataIQ members heard about practical considerations in implementing data management.

Editorial, Insight

Developing engagement with your own data academies

In recent years, many DataIQ members have heavily invested in developing data academies, e-learning courses, and in-house training to improve data literacy. However, engagement and application of learning remain significant hurdles.

Editorial, Network Sessions

Organisational data engagement through gamification

[…] a lived experience for the player to help make the message stick. Benefits of gamification For years, CDOs and data teams have been developing data literacy academies and training to improve organisational fluency. While this is incredibly important, the traditional paths to encourage engagement in these programmes are not always effective. Approaching from […]

Editorial, Insight

How to overcome data challenges with AI adoption

[…] data-driven decision-making process that enables innovation and strategy alignment with business objectives, all while safeguarding ethics, security, and privacy. To achieve success, a CDO must address data literacy and culture in the organisation through intelligent and poised leadership while proving competitive advantages and sustainable growth. “The growing reliance on data-driven insights, rapid advancement of […]

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