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You need to enhance your business decisions with data insights. What strategies should you use?

How do you leverage data for better business decisions? Share your strategies for success.

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You need to enhance your business decisions with data insights. What strategies should you use?

How do you leverage data for better business decisions? Share your strategies for success.

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    Ricardo Chang

    Strategic Business Manager│Business Development │Sales & Commercial │ B2B & B2C │ Disruptive Innovator

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    Para optimizar decisiones de negocio con datos, comienza implementando herramientas de análisis que centralicen la información clave, como dashboards o software especializado. Esto te permitirá identificar patrones y tendencias relevantes para tomar decisiones informadas y en tiempo real. Además, fomenta una cultura de datos en tu equipo: capacítalos para interpretar insights y vincularlos a objetivos estratégicos. Prioriza indicadores claros, como KPIs, y establece procesos regulares para revisar el desempeño. Una estrategia basada en datos no solo reduce riesgos, sino que amplifica las oportunidades de crecimiento. 🚀✨

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    Jerckns Cruz

    Superintendente Geral, Produtos de Tesouraria

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    First of all, there should be a robust process for gathering the data, in order to make sure that future updates can be done with no major cost to data validation. All individuals within the team need to think about new datasets and new information that could be extracted. But the data-driven mindset should be mixed with a more subjective approach, where insights can add to the final conclusions. Once the database is created, a good tool to use is MS PowerBI - for its simplicity in creating data visualizations.

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    Laxman vadaparthy

    ♻️Founder & CEO @ECO-BHUMI🌱 CO-Founder @Grandir_Grow 🌏 | Founder @StartupClub_Hyderabad 🚀 | Community Leader | Entrepreneur | Building Sustainable Future 🌟

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    One thing I've found helpful is making data-driven decisions by tracking key metrics, identifying trends, and using predictive analytics. Combining real-time insights with past data helps businesses stay ahead.

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    Siera Vernice

    Business Coach | Helping small business owners thrive in their business with strategic planning and effective professional development

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    Raw data is just numbers until you turn it into action. The magic happens when you track the right metrics and apply them strategically!

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    Murtada Al-Luwaimi

    Strategy | Business Development | Consulting |Internal Audit | Risk Management | Compliance | Internal Control | Governance | Performance Improvement | Project Management

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    Making smarter business decisions with data isn't just about collecting numbers—it’s about translating them into insights that drive real impact. Start by defining clear objectives: What do you want to improve? Then, leverage advanced analytics, AI-driven forecasting, and interactive dashboards to make sense of complex patterns. But don’t stop there—foster a data-driven culture where intuition meets intelligence, ensuring every decision is backed by facts, not just gut feelings. Challenge assumptions, question anomalies, and always ask, *What is the data really telling us?* In a fast-moving world, businesses that master data storytelling and real-time insights don’t just survive; they lead.

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    Brad Jacobs

    Executive Level Strategist / Executive Coach

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    Information and knowledge is power. Decision making should always stem from having the best information available. Data is the key ingredient. When goals are set, they need to be measured. In addition to helping you make decisions, using the data to evaluate your decision is also critical. For businesses and charitable organizations that are customer/donor driven, understanding data segmentation strategies can help identify new revenue streams. There is money in your database, but you need to learn to dig to find it. Combing your database regularly can help you identify business trends, and lead to sales / revenue generation opportunities. I leave you with this - the early bird gets the worm, but you need to know how to fish!

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    Wilbur Joseph Fernandes

    Project Manager - EWPC | Exito | Curomates | Tp | NCC | EXPA CADET Trainer

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    I will blend smart analytics with hands-on interpretation. I'd start by leveraging robust data tools to extract key trends and create interactive dashboards for clear, real-time insights. This would help pinpoint growth opportunities and potential challenges swiftly. I also encourage a data-driven culture where the team actively discusses findings and refines strategies together, ensuring our decisions are agile, well-informed, and aligned with our strategic goals.

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    Ankita Tiwari

    Founder and Managing Director

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    To enhance business decisions with data insights: 1. Set Clear Goals – Define key business objectives. 2. Collect Quality Data – Ensure accuracy, relevance, and timeliness. 3. Use Analytics Tools – Leverage Google Analytics, Power BI, or CRM software. 4. Make Data-Driven Decisions – Base strategies on insights, not intuition. 5. Leverage AI & Machine Learning – Predict trends and personalize experiences. 6. Visualize Data – Use dashboards, charts, and reports for clarity. 7. Monitor & Optimize – Regularly update strategies and test improvements. 8. Build a Data Culture – Train your team to use data effectively.

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    Aristos Panteli, MBA

    Senior Institutional Manager at MultiBank Group | Providing Industry Best Partnership Deals

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    How I enhance business decisions with data insights: 📊 I define the outcome first — then pull the data 🔍 I track only what moves the needle 🧠 I combine real-time + historical data for clarity 🎯 I set up dashboards for daily visibility ⚙️ I automate reports — manual = wasted time 🔗 I blend quantitative + qualitative insights 🛠️ I test fast — A/B > assumptions 🔄 I use data to adjust, not freeze strategy 🚨 I watch for patterns — early warnings are gold ✅ I act on data, not emotion — results > feelings Aristos Panteli Ultra Athlete | Data Moves. I Execute.

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    Shiv Sha

    Finance Manager @ University of East London | MBA in Accounting and Finance

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    Leverage Data Analysis Tools: Utilize tools like PowerBI and Excel (as you've done for delivery dashboards) to analyze data, identify trends, and forecast performance, enabling data-driven decision-making. Implement Process Monitoring & Improvement: Employ methodologies like Six Sigma (where you are Green Belt certified) to track key performance indicators (KPIs), identify areas for improvement, and implement data-backed process changes. Enhance Reporting & Communication: Develop clear and concise reports (as you've done with financial reports) that present data insights to stakeholders, facilitating informed decisions and improving communication. Integrate Data into Strategic Planning: Use data analysis to inform strategic decisions

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