Research and data skills for better decisions

Help people find, check and use evidence and data to make better decisions at work.

Decisions are only as good as the evidence behind them. This programme builds practical research and data skills: framing a question, finding and checking sources, reading basic statistics and charts, and presenting findings clearly. No advanced maths is needed.

Who it is for: Managers, analysts, human resources (HR) and L&D teams, and anyone who uses reports or data to make decisions.

What it covers: Asking the right question; Finding and checking sources; Reading data and charts; Presenting evidence.

Framing the question: What decision is needed, Defining terms, Choosing methods.

Sources and evidence: Finding reliable information, Fact-checking, Bias in sources.

Reading data: Averages, ranges and trends, Common data mistakes, Reading charts.

Using findings: Drawing fair conclusions, Presenting evidence, Recommending action.

Outcomes: Teams base more decisions on reliable evidence instead of assumptions.; Errors from weak or misread data reduce, because people know how to check sources and figures.; Findings are presented clearly and honestly, so leaders can act on them..

What it covers

• Asking the right question
• Finding and checking sources
• Reading data and charts
• Presenting evidence

Outcomes

• Teams base more decisions on reliable evidence instead of assumptions.
• Errors from weak or misread data reduce, because people know how to check sources and figures.
• Findings are presented clearly and honestly, so leaders can act on them.

How it works

• Needs assessment: Before the programme, we hold a needs assessment call with you. You can also opt for an in-depth assessment of needs and starting points.
• Tailored workshop delivery: We design the workshop around those results, using cases and examples from your sector. Sessions use modern, activity-based methods developed by our international learning and development specialists and subject-matter experts.
• Follow-up and report: After the workshop, we send a report covering participation, learning and recommended next steps. When your team is ready, we can design a Level 2 programme that builds on the first.

Questions

• Which language is the training delivered in? Our trainers are multilingual and can deliver the training in English, Urdu or a mix of both. We also offer customised sessions in most other languages. Let us know your team’s preference and we will build your workshop around it.
• What do participants need to prepare? Nothing formal. We may send a short questionnaire beforehand, and participants should bring real examples from their work.
• How do you measure results? We combine evidence-based assessment, structured feedback and expert evaluation. Depending on the programme, this includes pre-training needs and knowledge assessments, learning checks during the workshop, post-training evaluations, participant feedback and trainer observations. Longer programmes can add manager feedback and follow-up assessments.

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