Naturally, there is often a focus on the technical aspects when implementing data initiatives. However, the success of these projects hinges not only on managing the data, but on effectively managing human behaviour.

Your data team can increasingly become catalysts for organisational transformation, if their abilities to communicate, influence and lead change takes place.

• Understand the importance of change management principles in the rollout of data initiatives.
• Learn strategies for developing and applying soft skills to enhance the effectiveness of data teams.
• Explore techniques for overcoming resistance and building buy-in for data-driven approaches across the organisation.

In an era when AI is rapidly transforming decision-making processes, all organisations face unique obstacles to maintaining public trust and accountability. There’s an increasing temptation to rely more heavily on AI systems’ recommendations, however maintaining transparency, fairness and human oversight is paramount.

• Hear a case study from a CDO of a public institution in how they are maintaining public trust by leveraging AI’s potential without relinquishing control over crucial decision-making processes.
• Discover strategies for developing an AI-proof governance framework ensuring that AI remains a tool for enhancing human decision-making rather than replacing it.
• Design comprehensive training programs for data teams to effectively interpret, challenge and augment AI-generated insights and recommendations.