University of New South Wales
Data-Driven Leadership
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Intermediate
- Duration: 2 days
- Course Type: Short Course
- Total Price: $3,950
Leverage data to improve decision-making and drive results.
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Course overview
In today's competitive and ever-evolving landscape, effective data use is critical to delivering value for your organisation, its stakeholders and its customers. This course will explore what it means to be a data-driven organisation, building the tools and skills to drive your own transformation and increase the adoption of data analytics to make more informed business decisions.
- Participate in live sessions facilitated by an industry expert.
- Receive a digital badge and 2.00 CEMD points toward a total of twelve required to obtain AGSM's Certificate in Executive Management and Development.
"The course provided an engaging and accessible overview of the why and how of data strategy. The instructor was experienced in the theory and practice of data strategy and used a broad range of topical examples to generate student discussion. I especially benefited from both the engagement with the course content and fellow students from a diverse array of organisations."
Peter Morris - General Manager, Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Program
Key facts
What you will learn
You will take part in a series of online modules, comprised of virtual or in person workshops, action learning and coaching to build the technical and professional skills required to:
- Understand the benefits and challenges of data-driven organisations.
- Explore the role of the data platform.
- Assess the analytical maturity of your organisation to determine capability gaps.
- Develop a practical plan for your organisation's transition.
- Address pitfalls and overcome obstacles to drive transformation.
- Apply the Data Ethics Framework to understand and navigate ethical issues.
How you will learn
Led by a data scientist and entrepreneur who has helped many organisations to create competitive advantages using data, this course has interactive sessions interspersed with action learning and coaching to up-skill you as a ‘data-driven’ professional, ready to take on the challenges of today's dynamic environment.
Who You Will Learn From

Christian Criado-Perez
Research Associate
Academic connecting research and practice. Founding member of the UNSW Business Insights Institute, where we bring research to life together with industry partners. This means I regularly engage with managers to explore how we might help them solve some of their most complex issues. Specialised in evidence-based management, individual differences, and organisational behaviour. I also teach the course Data Driven Leadership at AGSM. I was also a professional actor for many years.
Student Testimonials

Peter Morris
The course provided an engaging and accessible overview of the why and how of data strategy. Our instructor was experienced in the theory and practice of data strategy and used a broad range of topical examples to generate student discussion. I especially benefited from both the engagement with the course content and fellow students from a diverse array of organisations.