Welcome to the Value Driven Data Workbook – your ultimate guide to unlocking the full potential of data for value creation. This workbook is designed to complement the main book, providing you with practical exercises, templates, and tools to help you apply the concepts and strategies discussed in the book to your own data-driven initiatives.
Whether you're a company executive or a data scientist, a business leader or a technologist, a project leader or simply someone who wants to understand how to derive value from data, this workbook will empower you to take action and drive real value from your data. Through a series of interactive exercises and case studies, you'll learn how to identify and capture data visions, overcome obstacles, and measure and communicate data value to stakeholders.
This workbook is available in both printed paperback and interactive eBook formats, making it easy to access and use wherever you are. Whether you prefer to work through exercises on paper or on your tablet, this workbook has you covered.
So, get ready to dive deeper into the world of data and discover the amazing opportunities that lie ahead. With this Value Driven Data Workbook, you'll have everything you need to supercharge your journey into the future and unlock the full potential of data for value creation.
Back Cover Reviews
"Value-Driven Data is a timely and practical guide to support us all with the challenge of unlocking and measuring the value of data. This thought provoking book is filled with practical examples to support frameworks and theories. A must read for all executives." ― Dr Johanna Hutchinson, Chief Data Officer, BAE Systems and Board Member, The Royal Statistics Society
"A masterclass in how to unlock the true value of data for your organization. Value-Driven Data is a must read for all data leaders." ― Hartnell Ndungi, Chief Data Officer, Absa Group
"A powerful reminder that data is not just a valuable asset, but a critical driver of business success and unlocking new value pools sitting at the intersection of technology and sustainable business." ― Lamé Verre, Head of Strategy, Innovation & Sustainability, SSE Energy Customer Solutions and Global Future Council Member, World Economic Forum
"Value-Driven Data is an excellent book and a valuable resource for anyone looking to cut through the noise. It provides clarity on how to quantify the financial impact of data initiatives and effectively communicates with senior and non-technical audiences using clear and concise language." ― Amy Shi-Nash, Chief Analytics & Data Officer, Tabcorp and Data Board Member, MIT Sloan School of Management
The Value Driven Data Workbook
Practical exercises, templates, and tools for data value creation
"Edosa has masterfully stitched together a collection of great examples with a set of tangible principles to guide readers on how to enhance their potential with data. The insights that this book provides are unique, the advice practical and the success stories applicable across industry sectors." ― Mona Soni, Chief Technology Officer, formerly at S&P Global and Dow Jones
"Value-Driven Data offers a combination of deep knowledge and practical value for leaders guiding organizations through the responsible use of data. Odaro brings together a variety of perspectives from data practitioners and consultants to executive leadership in global businesses. I hope his shared knowledge will reach data professionals around the world and contribute to their success." ― Simone Steel, Chief Data and Analytics Officer & CIO for Enterprise Data Platforms, Nationwide Building Society
"Value Driven Data cuts through the rumours and hearsay with real-life, no-nonsense examples of creating a data vision and value in practice. This is a comprehensive guide for both data professionals and business leaders. Once you have read it you won't want to do research without it." ― Graeme McDermott, Chief Data Officer, Tempcover
"Provides insightful frameworks and considerations for every organization that wants to get more value out of data and analytics." ― Gero Martin Gunkel, Data Science Leader & Chief Operating Officer (ZCAM), Zurich Insurance
"Value-Driven Data provides a comprehensive framework for developing a data vision that aligns with the overall strategy of an organisation. One of the most impressive aspects of the book is how it breaks down complex concepts into easy-to-understand language, making it an enjoyable read for anyone interested in data strategy, regardless of their level of expertise." ― Rowland Agidee, Head of Data Management, UK Intellectual Property Office
"Edosa brings his experience and expertise together to remind us all of how expressing data value is fundamental to data driven transformation." ― JC Lionti, Managing Director & Chief Data Officer, formerly at BNP Paribas Americas
"Edosa has done terrific work in producing this masterpiece! I like the way he has used data visions as the starting point and has linked all chapters to it by creating a practical and actionable book to help organizations realize their full potential." ― Ram Kumar, Chief Data & Analytics Officer, Cigna
"Value-Driven Data is an incredible resource, full of frameworks and tools to help navigate the elusive topic of data value in an easy to digest format, with stories drawn from Edosa's long professional career. A valuable instrument in an era of cost optimisation, providing knowledge to the reader to aid in directing and articulating vision, value and creating pathways to overcome obstacles." ― Stylianos Taxidis, Head of Data Science & AI, Costain Group
"Finally, a book that makes delivering value through data the number one priority. Business Leaders, whilst interested, do not really care how we as data professionals do it. Influencing top line, cost avoidance and bottom line are central to 99.9% of business strategies and so should also be the main focus when creating data strategies. Using real-world and highly relatable examples, Edosa has delivered an essential read for both data and business professionals." ― Sam Richmond, Group Head of Data, The Go-Ahead Group
About the Author
Edosa is a cross-industry AI (artificial intelligence) and data transformation leader who has helped countless international organisations deliver significant impact through advanced data analytics, transformation strategy implementations, and value-based intelligent interventions. Currently Chief Data Analytics & Privacy Officer, Edosa also serves on selective boards.
Beyond his academic background in economics, computer science, busi- ness, technology and innovation, Edosa’s ability to solve problems is enhanced by his significant focus on the importance of people and of culture – as well as his passion for a brand of inclusion that is underpinned by the empowerment
of diverse minds.
He is a multi-published author, a non-executive board member, a guest lecturer and a regular speaker. Edosa is also a multi-award winner, including being named a Financial Times Top 100 Most Influential Leader, a Global 100 Data Activator and one of the 30 Most Influential Leaders in FinTech & Data.
Outside of work, Edosa enjoys spending time with his wife, his two sons and his family – experiencing a wide variety of activities, including football, cycling, running and skiing.
The Value Driven Data Workbook
Practical exercises, templates, and tools for data value creation
Key Features at a Glance
- Offers a solutions-focused approach to maximizing data value in organizations, situated in business needs and with guidance on navigating common minefields
- Presents original tried-and-tested frameworks that can be tailored and applied to different contexts, organizations and business sectors
- Includes cutting-edge examples and cases relating to digital transformation, data strategy, building a data P&L and AI-driven value prediction methodology, featuring personal experiences from numerous organizations in the private, government, and multilateral sectors
- Presents tangible methodologies for identifying, capturing, communicating, measuring and deploying data-enabled opportunities for both data leaders and business executives
- Provides actionable solutions to resolve common obstacles that prevent the successful implementation of data value strategies for businesses, such as digital transformation and increasing monetization goals