Making Data-Driven Decisions (DDN307)
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Course
English
Online
Course
French
Overview
Delivery method
Online
Duration
Less than 1 hour
Audience
Directors
Employees
Managers
Supervisors
Description
When used in combination with business acumen, making decisions based on data can be a powerful tool for change. This online self-paced course identifies the benefits of data-driven decision making and explores a balanced approach where decision-makers do not rely on a single perspective as the basis for making choices. Participants will learn best practices for using data to inform their decisions, including how to avoid common mistakes when interpreting data.
Topics include:
- identifying the benefits of data-driven decision making
- asking questions and thinking critically about data
- creating a data-driven decision-making culture
- reviewing the steps of the data-driven decision-making process
Legacy course code: I514
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