Course Overview
In an era of crowded IT ecosystems and increasing demands for accountability, L&D must move beyond simply asking, “What data do we have?” to answering, “What business problem are we solving?”.
This one-day workshop bridges the gap between the Science of data methods and the Art of organisational realities and constraints. It will equip you with the skills to establish credibility, secure budget, and transition your team from reactive reporting to predictive business intelligence.
Course Objectives
- Align Data with Strategy : Shift focus from “what data is available” to solving critical business problems and meeting strategic KPIs.
- Optimise the Data Ecosystem : Assess your organisation’s data maturity and integrate learning technology effectively within complex IT landscapes.
- Secure Buy-in and Budget : Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritise funding and establish HR as a trusted data champion.
- Measure Impact Credibly : Balance the demand for ROI with realistic causality limits to focus on high-value business activities
- Master Data Storytelling : Visualise and present insights that drive executive decisions while reducing reporting turnaround times.
- Future-Proof with AI : Leverage broader organisational initiatives to prepare your L&D strategy for the impact of Artificial Intelligence.
Who Should Attend
- L&D Leaders looking to align learning strategy with business KPIs.
- Learning Business Partners seeking to deliver business value.
- Learning Tech Teams tasked with providing analytics.
- Learning Designers wanting to incorporate data considerations
Facilitators
Rob Wikins
Director – Sensemakers
Rob Wilkins brings a rare and valuable dual perspective to this workshop, bridging the critical gap between Learning & Development and high-level IT strategy.
Recognized as one of the top 20 “eLearning Movers and Shakers” in the Asia Pacific region (2013–2018), Rob has extensive executive experience across the financial services, professional services, and education sectors. Uniquely, he has transitioned from L&D leadership into core technology roles—culminating in positions as Director and Deputy CIO—where he managed data analytics, AI systems, and cyber security.
Jeevan Joshi
Founder – LearningCafe
Jeevan Joshi is an Enterprise Capability Architect and Learning Strategist with a proven track record of delivering over 30 enterprise-level Learning and HR projects. His expertise lies in navigating complex organisational landscapes, having led major transformation initiatives for Westpac, nbn, Fairfax Media, and the Australian Army. Jeevan specialises in the precise “business impact” side of analytics; by linking training spend to ROI. He understands the technical realities of data, he has led the design and implementation of sophisticated dashboards to drive data-led decision-making for senior leadership.
