Course details
Data for leaders
A 5-week course designed to equip CEOs and senior leaders to harness the strategic potential of data for their organisation.
About the course
This course is specifically designed to build the data skills and confidence of CEOs and senior leaders in the nonprofit sector.
Taking a big picture view, it will cover the practical and technical aspects of how to lead your organisation’s journey to improve with data, including how to build the skills and culture of your team, exploring new opportunities and risks – including AI – and help you define your next steps.
“[This course] ... expanded my knowledge in ways that are relevant to my role; and it gave me an opportunity to connect with other leaders and learn from their experience and knowledge in this space. I’m hoping now that other colleagues of mine will also join future courses, so we can start to develop our own data journey with a shared language and a common understanding of what is possible.”
Who’s it for?
It is for people with high level responsibility for data and digital transformation in charities, social enterprises, housing associations, membership bodies and networks, trusts and foundations, and public sector organisations.
In particular, CEOs, heads of data, HR, comms, digital or technology. Or people in strategy, business development and transformation, insights, evalution and impact, governance or operations leadership roles.
What will you gain from the course?
Each 2-hour session will build on your knowledge, confidence and understanding of organisational data maturity. The course will be run completely online over 5 sessions. You will work alongside a cohort of up to 12 other senior leaders and be encouraged to network with each other to provide ongoing support and connection beyond the scope of the course.
The course will help you to:
Get a grip on what you need to know about data for your organisation as a leader, and start the process of making data work for your cause.
Understand the jargon and enable you to lead better, more confident conversations about all aspects of data within your organisation.
Understand the relationship between data and digital.
Demonstrate the leadership behaviours that will lead to improved use of data in your organisation.
Understand the different areas of expertise or data roles (analysts, engineers, architects, ethicists) and identify who you might need on your team.
Prioritise where your resources need to go, and make better investment decisions around data infrastructure, skills and staffing.
Create connections with other senior leaders facing similar challenges and access peer support.
Programme details
The course is provided over 5 sessions of 2 hours, all delivered online via Teams. Sessions include mini breaks.
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Introduction, getting to know each other, assessing where your organisation is now on its data journey. We’ll cover data strategy basics, the challenges of complexity, hopes and aspirations.
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This session will provide inspiration for what’s possible in using and analysing data and the rewards and benefits this can bring. We will be covering the basics and demystifying topics such as pattern recognition, optimisation, predictive/prescriptive analysis, AI, machine learning, and modelling.
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The slightly techie session (don’t be afraid!). We’ll build understanding of data models, data assets, data journeys (collection, storage, analysis, reporting), the range of tools available, including an overview of data science, dashboards, data lakes and data warehouses.
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Understanding the range of roles and responsibilities around data, getting your board on board (or maybe getting data skills on your board), recruitment/hiring and finding support. We’ll cover the relationship between digital and data, leadership, governance, and the legal and practical aspects of data protection and security.
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The key to it all. Building a team culture of learning and curiosity. Understanding openness, ethics and change. Setting course for the future and action planning your organisation’s next steps.
How much does it cost?
Open cohorts:
Early birds cost £599 + VAT / Standard price £699 + VAT
See course booking pages (below) for dates and details.
In-house options:
Tailored programmes can be delivered to a group of up to 12 senior leaders in your organisation or network. From £3,999 + VAT per course.
Enquire about in-house options
More info
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Natalie Tucker: Natalie is a consultant, trainer and leadership coach for charities, social enterprises, funders, and impact-driven startups. As a trainer and facilitator, Natalie focuses on making workshops inclusive and engaging. More about Natalie
Milla Gregor: Milla is an expert coach, facilitator and trainer who has been working in the not-for-profit sector since 2003. She brings her years of experience and a light and informal style to help organisations build capacity and realise their potential. More about Milla
Ben Proctor: Ben is a manager and consultant with considerable experience advising senior leaders and supporting organisations to develop strategies and plans for improvement. He is sought after for his ability to link investments in data, technology and culture to drive improvement. More about Ben
Hannah Khwaja: Hannah is an experienced researcher who has worked in the nonprofit sector for over a decade. She is curious, values-driven, and passionate about helping people to make better use of data to tackle social, environmental and economic challenges. More about Hannah
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Data Orchard CIC has a deep understanding of how data is currently being used in the nonprofit sector. We have been pioneering research on data maturity since 2015, developed the world’s first data maturity framework and assessment for the not for profit sector (which was later used by the UK government to build their own), and publish annual ‘State of the Sector - Data Maturity in the Nonprofit Sector’ reports. We also have a good understanding of the challenges faced by nonprofit sector organisations where resources are tight and need to be deployed carefully.
Our team of data specialists have wide experience in designing training courses and curriculums, and delivering effective training across many sectors, including charities, social enterprises, housing and public sector organisations.
In brief
From £599+VAT per delegate
2hrs/week x 5 weeks, delivered online
For CEOs and senior leaders
Small cohort 6-12 people
Peer networking
Both open cohort and tailored in-house options available
Price
Early bird cost £599+VAT per delegate
Standard cost £699+VAT per delegate
Over 100 leaders trained so far…Chosen by
Upcoming open cohorts
Available as in-house training
We can deliver this course for a group of up to 12 senior leaders in your organisation. This is a great option to ensure the programme is tailored to your context, focused on your challenges and effective for a whole group of leaders to establish a shared vision for your organisation.
From £3,999 + VAT per course.
what previous participants say
People who have completed the course said they felt better equipped and confident to lead, as well as being motivated and inspired to take future action. Read more course feedback:
