Pro Tips for Data-Driven Decision Making

Project leaders make decisions on a nearly non-stop basis. But they also have access to a wealth of information that can help them make the right call. We discuss this with:Reuben Oshomah, PMP, regional director, West Africa, Avanti Communications, Lagos: He talks through what kinds of information project leaders should consult, and the role team members and stakeholders play in making smart decisions.Ramyajit Dasgupta, PMP, global analytics manager, Concentrix, Kolkata: He discusses the role of big data and analytics in decision-making and how to take the first steps in building a data-driven culture. Key themes[01:42] Why understanding the project objective can fuel better decisions  [02:51] Gathering data: Lessons learned, risk registers and team members[08:17] Using big data, analytics, AI to take the guesswork out of decisions