What you'll learn

Leaders are increasingly expected to make decisions based on dashboards, reports, and analyses, but having data available does not always mean having the right evidence. In this course, Data-driven Leadership: Reading Data Critically, you’ll gain the ability to evaluate whether an analysis truly supports a recommendation and make better-informed decisions. First, you’ll explore how to assess the strength of evidence and identify when conclusions go beyond what the data shows. Next, you’ll discover how to recognize common issues such as confusing correlation with causation, overlooking hidden patterns, or relying on metrics that do not inform action. Finally, you’ll learn how to use practical frameworks and AI tools to challenge assumptions and ask better questions before making decisions. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of critical data evaluation needed to confidently interpret analyses and make evidence-informed leadership decisions.