Lecturer in Accounting at SBM and qualified chartered accountant
Explore how senior professionals can harness Big Data to enhance strategic decision-making and drive organisational performance. The latest #SBMInsights brief delves into the critical digital and big data capabilities required by senior leaders, mapping out the distinct stages of Big Data adoption in organisations and identifying the key enablers and barriers to success. This brief provides a comprehensive roadmap to help senior professionals effectively navigate their Big Data journeys and transform data into a strategic asset.
Tailored for senior professionals, including CEOs, CFOs, COOs, senior managers, and Heads of Departments, this resource serves as a practical guide for leveraging Big Data capabilities. Whether you are at the initial stages of exploring Big Data or fully integrating it into your operations, this brief offers valuable insights and strategies to overcome challenges and capitalise on opportunities. It is also essential reading for policymakers, finance professionals, and organisational leaders seeking to champion digital transformation and data-driven decision-making within their organisations.
“The key message of this research is that navigating Big Data journeys is crucial for developing the professionals of the future. The study explores the critical digital and Big Data capabilities required by senior professionals to effectively harness Big Data, identifying varying levels of Big Data utilisation in organisations and outlining the key enablers and barriers to acquiring these capabilities.” — Dr Alessandro Merendino
Dr Alessandro Merendino
Alessandro Merendino is a chartered accountant in Italy and the UK. With expertise incorporate governance, he is interested in the intricacies of board dynamics and the strategic decision-making processes of directors. His research focuses on the integration of digital technologies, such as Big Data and artificial intelligence, in shaping strategic decisions and digital strategies.
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