Advisory & Leadership Skills Training Course
Advisory & Leadership Skills is a practical course focused on enhancing leadership, influence, and project management capabilities within data-driven environments.
This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is part of the Data Scientist skill set (Domain: Advisory & Leadership) and is aimed at professionals who wish to build impactful communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills to thrive in data science or analytics teams.
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Apply structured problem-solving and root cause analysis techniques.
- Communicate insights effectively through impactful storytelling and visualization.
- Lead change initiatives and influence stakeholders with confidence.
- Manage data-related projects using a clear and practical framework.
Format of the Course
- Interactive lecture and discussion.
- Lots of exercises and practice.
- Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.
Course Customization Options
- To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.
Course Outline
Problem solving and continuous improvement
- Problem solving strategies
- Root cause analysis
- Identifying opportunities
- Innovative thinking
Making an impact: data-driven story telling
- Understanding your audience
- Effective data presentation - getting your message across
- Importance of data visualization
Influence effectiveness and change leadership
- Types of influencing
- Handling difficult situations
- Change leadership mindset
Project management
- 6 steps of project management
Requirements
- Basic understanding of data science principles and practices
- Familiarity with organizational workflows and team dynamics
Audience
- Data scientists seeking to enhance their advisory and leadership capabilities
- Team leads and analysts involved in strategic decision-making
- Professionals transitioning into leadership or advisory roles
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Testimonials (3)
The tool, the trainer’s expertise, and the option to conduct the session remotely
Marina Dos Santos - Olisipo
Course - JIRA for Beginners
The framework of BA
Puguh - PT PLN INDONESIA POWER
Course - PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PBA) Certification Preparation
Good atmosphere, good group vibe and trainers passion.
Miriam - metafinanz Informationssysteme GmbH
Course - PMP - Exam Preparation Training Course
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