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13 July, 2022 by Siddhi Mahambre

Data-driven decision making


We live in a hyperconnected macrocosm, where every interaction at every level results in humongous levels of datasets being generated. This has not only shaped lives but also the way we do business.


Each unique business now looks upon data for a better, customer-centric approach. For this to happen it is essential that data needs to be captured quickly and analyzed correctly, irrespective of size, diversity and momentum. Traditional means of monitoring are no longer sufficient to provide meaningful data. leverage data to drive innovation, and achieve new business models, products and services with a confirmed business value

Digital Transformation and Data-driven approach:

A data-driven approach is looking at things with data as a base, without any biases. Digital Transformation has become an empirical part for growth and goal achievement. Data is the key to this transformation as it lets businesses set a standard and a paradigm for digital renovation and also is an indicator of progress/milestones achieved. A Splunk and ESG report has shown that Data Innovators (those committed to use data across their business) realize a 12.5% greater profit growth rate than those that don’t.

Outcomes of a data-driven approach:

A data-driven approach can leverage data to drive innovation, increase productivity and stay ahead of the competition.
Drives Innovation:
It enables organizations to move away from anecdotal evidence and have rich and objective-based discussions which lead to fresh perspectives leading to innovation. These lead to new business models, products and services with a confirmed business value.

Increases Productivity:

Availability of meaningful data empowers everyone in the organization to turn data into action, enabling complete utilization of available resources. This new perspective on data invokes change across the organization with creativity and specifics. The charts and graphs generated from the data narrate a raw storyline of the whole organization which gives the leaders the freedom to act at the moment and plan the way ahead.

Competitive Edge:

As a business leader, imagine having a blueprint of how events can unfold, based on past performance of the organization right in your palm. This not only gives immense operational resilience but also a precise action plan, something that the competition lacks. The data captured by the systems will discover patterns not visible to the human eye, not captured by spreadsheets which will enable businesses to strategise their next move.

Data-driven decision making thus is the secret sauce for meaningful growth of an organization. It enhances competitiveness, streamline operations, improves organizational resilience, and helps become a competitive digital business.

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