Data based decision-making relies on the ability to transform raw information into clear insights. In this Skills for Success session, you’ll step into a real scenario with a dataset provided before the session so you can play along and learn how to uncover the story it tells.

Note: To make the most of this follow along skills, please make sure you have 2 screens and beginner to intermediate Excel skills. A video post session will be available if you would prefer to just sit back and absorb.

Together we’ll explore the essential stages of analysis – from preparing and cleansing data to applying a range of practical techniques, including:

• Understanding the composition of data

• Ranking observations

• Identifying growth, trends, and volatility over time

• Identifying differences between actual and expected results

Participants will work through a prepared spreadsheet containing the dataset, formulas, and analytical methods – a practical resource you can take away and apply directly in your own work.

This session is designed to boost your confidence in using data, helping you move beyond numbers to insights that inform strategy, improve outcomes, and strengthen decision-making. 

Facilitator:

Mark Priadko 
Principal
ABFA Pty Ltd

Mark has worked since 2004 as a freelance contractor and consultant based in Adelaide, South Australia.??

Clients include organisations from all levels of government (state, federal and local) and Universities.? His curiosity, his love of learning, and his experience in detailed business and financial analysis lead him to insights into how organisations and their projects can be progressed or improved.? Mark designs and facilitates training programs in financial management, data analysis and presentation, project management and persuasive report writing.?

The first half of his professional career led him to executive roles in South Australian Treasury and Finance.? He has a deep knowledge of government decision-making processes and public sector financial management.? Mark also worked for BHP Billiton as a team leader involved in establishing finance teams and services in the Shared Service Centre in 2000 and 2001.

Mark has experience in board roles currently serving as the Chair of the Julia Farr McLeod Trust (Disability sector) and as an Independent Director of Arid Recovery Pty Ltd (Science and Conservation sector). 

This online program includes live chat functionality and optional automated captioning, which attendees can enable during the session. If you have any accessibility requirements or require additional assistance to participate, please contact [email protected] prior to the event and we will do our best to support your participation.

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