Mercer ME Launches ‘Data Driven Leadership’ Training Program

At a time when companies offer similar products and use comparable technologies; people or more precisely leaders, and how they go about in making decisions is the last remaining point of differentiation for businesses.

As a result of research and observations over recent years global human resources consultancy Mercer Middle East developed Data Driven Leadership that has been launched recently.

The program’s objective is to reveal how to better leverage data to plan for tomorrow, engage, elevate performance, and turn strategies into reality.

The innovative new training series is built around four modules that can either be taken as standalone courses or as an integral part of a series. Each module comprises of an instructor- led, two day training session in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Upon successful completion of the courses, participants will receive SHRM - Accredited Professional Development Credits (PDC).

Paul Lalovich, Principal Talent Consultant for the Middle East, said, “HR professionals who invest in building their expertise in effective management of numbers and recognize the importance of analytics, planning and business partnering will be best equipped to create value for their organizations.”

Organizations have undeniably entered the era of “Big Data” and the data driven decision making approach is gaining importance within the enterprise, as market pressures mount and gaining competitive advantage becomes more challenging. Today, more than ever, human resources professionals and operational managers need to know how to harness the power of data to drive business results.

Chris Page, Talent Business Leader for the Middle East, said, “Our comprehensive, multi-faceted training program targets HR professionals and operational managers who need not only to know how to harness the power of data but, how to apply it to strategic decision making, and how to lead effectively in order to drive business results.”

For interested participants, four separate trainings will be offered in Dubai from 24th April to 12th May 2016. Workforce Analytics will be hosted from April 24th -25th, with a focus on HR metrics and analytics in multinational and domestic organisations. Strategic Workforce Planning will be taking place from April 27th-28th, while Strategic Partnering for HR will be conducted on May 8th &9th along with the module on Leading for Success on May 11th &12th.