Data Science for Executives is an intensive, five-day learning experience that expertly integrates academic theory and hands-on, practical business application of the concepts and ideas explored. You will explore the concepts using contemporary case studies, demonstrations, group work discussion and highly interactive sessions with faculty. You also benefit from a full glossary of terms and vocabulary and direct access to four expert practitioner guest speakers who will present work from a variety of applied fields in data science.
Statistical analysis and data management are transforming decision-making in just about every field of private and public life. But how do you distinguish between good data science and bad? This fast-paced, intensive program gives you a comprehensive, non-practitioner grounding in data science, data analytics and machine learning. You will also explore its real-world application across business, government and law. Emerge with the understanding and vocabulary to assess quantitative evidence, design big data studies and make more intelligent, data-driven decisions.
Gain a comprehensive, top-level understanding of the core concepts and methods of data science, including data management, data analysis, machine learning and statistical learning.
Acquire practical knowledge of the core material and its application in the fields of business, government and law.
Learn how to design new studies using big data and data scientific tools and gain a thorough awareness of the core issues in designing new data scientific studies.
Use data science to make better, more intelligent decisions that deliver positive impact for your organization.
Accelerate your in-house expertise and understanding of the benefits, uses and application of data science to enhance decision-making within the organization.
Develop the capacity to roll out studies using big data and leverage actionable insights for critical business decisions.
Gain unique access to the research and expertise of distinguished LSE faculty.
Leverage a diverse range of perspectives from a cohort of senior executives and decision-makers from a breadth of industries, sectors and geographies.
Senior decision-makers from a range of industries who want to make better data-driven decisions.
Senior executives looking to integrate good data management practices into their business strategies.
Professionals working in industries concerned with regulatory affairs, privacy and data protection laws.
Executives who want to update their understanding of the role of machine learning and AI in data management.
Overview of the course, decision making and data science
Foundations of data science
Interpreting data science
Result discussion I: Interpreting data science
Result discussion II: Interpreting data science
Interpreting machine learning
Result discussion: Interpreting machine learning
Effective Visual Communication for Data Science
Text mining and data science
Text mining and frontiers of data science
Group exercise: Text mining
Result discussion group exercise: Text mining
Data governance and ethical considerations
Handling security and privacy issues
Handling security and privacy issues: Data regulation frameworks
Challenges of data protection & privacy
Recruiting, working in and managing a data science team
Eliciting and measuring opinion
Results discussion: Eliciting and measuring Measuring opinion
This course focuses on the leader’s role in developing and motivating excellent teams. Rather than trying to define one ‘right’ way to lead, it will introduce a range of complementary approaches that delegates will have the opportunity to practice, combine and adapt to suit their personal preferences and organizational needs.
By exploring the leadership role from a number of different perspectives, the seminar allows delegates to experiment with innovative ways to empower and enthuse their team and influence positively their organizational climate and culture. The benefits to the organization will be leaders better able to focus on organizational goals and better equipped to develop their team towards sustainable performance improvement.
The Senior Secretary holds a key position of influence and a powerful partnership with the senior management team. Success in this role has a direct effect on the success of executive operations. The Senior Secretary who understands the role and pressures of management and even thinks like the team will achieve improved performance, outstanding results, and respect from superiors and the executive team.
To excel as an Office Manager, Administrator, or Secretary you need to perfect your interpersonal and behavioral skills, to ensure you stay in control and on top of every one of your responsibilities.
We often hear record-breaking athletes say; I owe it to my coach; That’s because however talented they are, athletes need a coach to improve their performance and competitiveness. Likewise, Companies and Organizations need to create a culture where coaching and feedback occur as a routine part of each day. Towards this strategic end. This innovative and motivating course, explains a structured approach to coaching which is effective whether a professional is working with a recruit or seeking improvement from an experienced player. Being less of a boss and more of a coach is fundamental to modern management. Urging people to do better won’t work unless they know how to do it better. Good coaching builds trust and a collaborative climate between professionals and teams.
Business process analysis and modeling is an essential component of Business Process Redesign (BPR) as well as other business process improvement initiatives such as reengineering, systems development, quality management, and continuous process improvement. In this course, the participants will acquire the knowledge and skills to analyze and accurately model business processes at the enterprise level as well as the detailed workflow level.
Participants will learn the Integration Definition for Process Modeling (IDEF0) method and the Business Process Diagram notation. These are open modeling standards that are used by many leading business process modeling tools. They are easy to understand and can be applied to all aspects of business process innovation. These methods facilitate rigorous analysis, creative thinking, and the development of information technology systems.
Soft skills training is training that focuses on developing skills such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving. Other soft skills include emotional intelligence, a positive attitude, and taking the initiative