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Training Course: Leveraging Data as a Competitive Advantage


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IT236031

13 - 17 Jul 2025

Dubai (UAE)

Hotel : Residence Inn by Marriott Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai

Cost : 4900 € Euro

Introduction

In today’s fast-paced and hyper-competitive business environment, data has emerged as one of the most valuable assets an organization can possess. Effectively leveraging data enables companies to unlock deep insights, enhance decision-making, drive innovation, and create sustainable competitive advantages. The ability to harness data strategically differentiates industry leaders from laggards.

The "Leveraging Data as a Competitive Advantage" program, designed by Global Horizon Training Center, is tailored specifically for managers who seek to transform data into actionable intelligence. This program blends strategic frameworks with practical analytics skills, enabling participants to lead data-driven initiatives that boost performance, optimize operations, and improve customer engagement.

Objectives

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the strategic value of data as a core organizational asset.

  • Identify key sources and types of data relevant to their business context.

  • Develop data-driven decision-making processes and frameworks.

  • Utilize analytical techniques and tools to extract insights from data.

  • Foster a data-driven culture and overcome common barriers.

  • Integrate data analytics into business strategy and competitive positioning.

  • Measure the impact of data initiatives on organizational performance.

Course Methodology

This course employs a blended learning approach including:

  • Instructor-Led Interactive Lectures focusing on strategic and practical aspects of data use.

  • Hands-On Exercises utilizing data analytics tools and visualization software.

  • Real-World Case Studies highlighting successful data-driven transformations.

  • Group Workshops to design data strategies and solve business challenges.

  • Discussions and Q&A Sessions to exchange ideas and best practices.

  • Templates and Frameworks for immediate application in the workplace.

Organizational Impact

Organizations adopting the principles of this program will experience:

  • Enhanced ability to make evidence-based strategic decisions.

  • Improved operational efficiencies through data insights.

  • Greater innovation driven by data-backed product and service development.

  • Strengthened competitive positioning through market intelligence.

  • A cultural shift towards data literacy and continuous improvement.

  • Increased agility in responding to market and customer trends.

Target Audience

This course is designed for:

  • Mid to senior-level Managers across functions

  • Business Unit Heads and Department Leaders

  • Strategy and Planning Managers

  • Data and Analytics Managers looking to influence business strategy

  • IT Managers working closely with business functions

  • Innovation and Digital Transformation Leaders

  • Any manager responsible for driving performance improvements through data

Outlines

Day 1: The Strategic Importance of Data

  • Data as a Strategic Asset: Concepts and Trends

  • Understanding Data Ecosystems: Internal and External Sources

  • Competitive Advantage through Data: Case Studies

  • Building a Business Case for Data-Driven Transformation

  • Workshop: Assessing Your Organization’s Data Maturity

Day 2: Data Governance and Quality

  • Foundations of Data Governance and Compliance

  • Data Quality Management: Ensuring Reliability and Accuracy

  • Ethical Considerations and Privacy Regulations (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)

  • Establishing Roles and Responsibilities for Data Stewardship

  • Exercise: Designing a Data Governance Framework

Day 3: Analytics Tools and Techniques

  • Overview of Descriptive, Predictive, and Prescriptive Analytics

  • Data Visualization Best Practices for Managers

  • Introduction to Key Analytical Tools and Platforms

  • Identifying Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Metrics

  • Hands-On: Building Dashboards and Reports

Day 4: Driving Data-Driven Decision Making

  • Embedding Analytics into Business Processes

  • Overcoming Resistance and Building a Data Culture

  • Storytelling with Data: Communicating Insights Effectively

  • Change Management for Data Initiatives

  • Group Activity: Crafting a Data-Driven Decision Framework

Day 5: Implementing Data Strategies for Competitive Advantage

  • Aligning Data Strategy with Business Goals

  • Leveraging Big Data, AI, and Machine Learning Opportunities

  • Measuring ROI and Impact of Data Projects

  • Scaling Data Initiatives Across the Organization

IT manager

Training Course: Leveraging Data as a Competitive Advantage


Register Now
Quick Inquiry
Discount Group Download Brochure  

IT236031

13 - 17 Jul 2025

Dubai (UAE) - Residence Inn by Marriott Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai

Hotel : Residence Inn by Marriott Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai

Cost: 4900 € Euro


  About Dubai

Dubai, located on the Persian Gulf, is one of the seven United Arab Emirates and one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. The discovery of oil in the region has made Dubai extremely wealthy, allowing it to build the glittering skyscrapers that it is now famous for. That wealth is strongly in evidence in Dubai and visitors will see luxurious buildings and supercars aplenty. Perfect beaches and endless shopping opportunities are to key to Dubai's attractions. Flights to Dubai open up the city's cultural attractions to tourists, with beautiful mosques, museums and art galleries scattered throughout this ultra-modern metropolis.


  Things to do and places to visit in Dubai

Dubai's wealth has made it famous for building ever taller buildings and creating artificial islands off its shores. The city's hotels are luxurious and shoppers will love its extensive shopping malls which showcase all the world's top brands. Dubai's attractions don't end there. Dubai also caters to adventure lovers, who can jump in a 4x4 or on a board to speed over dunes outside the city. Local culture mustn't be forgotten either, and visitors have wonderful mosques to visit and old districts to explore. All that combined means that a flight to Dubai is sure to lead to an unforgettable holiday.

When visiting Dubai, be sure to:

  • Go to the observation deck of the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world.
  • Admire the intricately beautiful Grand Mosque, which has the tallest minaret in the city.
  • Understand the local history and culture with a visit to the Dubai Museum.
  • Discover objects from the 6th century at Jumeirah Archaeological Site.
  • Go skiing – That's not a joke, the Mall of the Emirates houses a snowdome.
  • Go shopping at the Mall of the Emirates or the Dubai Mall.
  • Explore the desert surrounding the city – either by 4x4 or atop a camel.
  • Eat fantastic seafood at Dubai Marina.
  • Cool off at the Wild Wadi Waterpark.
  • Marvel at gorgeous Arabic calligraphy at Jumeirah Mosque, the biggest in the city.
  • Take a yacht tour around the artificial islands of Palm Jumeirah.
  • Haggle for souvenirs in one of the city's souks.
  • Wander around the traditional building in Bastakiya District.
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