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3 Ways Big Data Improves Leadership Within Companies

Ryan Ayers
Ryan Ayers
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The role of today’s business leaders is changing. They no longer focus solely on motivation and empowerment, but also on the analytical and social/ human skills needed to drive organizations toward corporate objectives. Today’s industry leaders must adjust quickly to changes in privacy laws and other regulations that require revisions to policies and procedures. Big data technology is pushing traditional organizational structures and practices into obsolescence, and the modern business environment is growing more complex, making it challenging to keep up with emerging technologies. Despite this challenge, contemporary leaders are gaining more in-depth insights into business operations than ever before in the history of commerce.

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Transformation 1: CommunicationTransformation 2: EmpathyTransformation 3: Competition

Contemporary leadership teams are larger than they were just half a decade ago, and the emergence of big data systems is increasing the demand for executives with technical proficiency. However, many business leaders struggle to exploit the technology to its full potential. As the proliferation of big data systems into American businesses continues, leveraging the technology to its full potential grows increasingly difficult. In this evolving environment, however, effective leaders balance the adoption of new technology with practical and proven business methods.

Transformation 1: Communication

Management mastery includes the skill of connecting with people, possession of emotional intelligence, and the ability to lead well. Contemporary leaders need a new set of communication skills, and listening is more important than ever for avoiding problems and conflicts. Managers must be able to analyze data to create innovative strategies that motivate and engage staff members. This begins with understanding how to recognize quality information sources and requires the capability to clearly communicate actionable steps based on big data reports.

Technical skills alone, however, are not enough for effective leadership in today’s business environment. Today’s business leaders require effective communication skills as well. To make the most of big data systems, business leaders must communicate with many units within the organization. Teamwork is essential for making sound business decisions based on the insights generated by big data analytics.

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Transformation 2: Empathy

Organizational leaders who connect with staff members thrive in the modern business environment. Business leaders who rely too heavily on technical skills typically base decisions on numbers and profit potential. However, more managers recognize the need to promote employee development, reduce turnover, and keep staff members satisfied. As a result, an increasing number of managers are publicly acknowledging employee achievements, supporting workers, and recognizing the value of employees beyond numbers.

Thanks to big data technology, business leaders are gaining more invaluable insights into commerce than ever before. However, it’s important to remember the human factor of business to make the most of this relatively newfound source of information. Effective business leaders identify meaningful information and use it to make mission-critical decisions. By staying mindful of the people component of business, these leaders make big data their ally, rather than their nemesis.

Transformation 3: Competition

The evolution of big data technology and the emergence of more sources of information has created many opportunities for business leaders. The technology gives forward-thinking company heads the ability to develop competitive strategies and understand the full value of their staff members and clients. As a result, today’s leaders are experimenting with exciting new business models and management philosophies to develop the full potential of each staff member.

Modern leaders know how important it is to provide career development opportunities in the competitive job market in order to reduce employee turnover and retain the best employees. In the current business environment, competition is fierce for highly skilled talent. It’s equally difficult for employers to satiate and retain their best employees. It’s no longer an employer’s market, business leaders must create value to attract the best talent. Today’s upwardly mobile professionals want real opportunities to affect the outcome of business, challenging responsibilities, and the chance to use the full range of their skills and abilities.

Leaders who cultivate the art of being human and leading with new and innovative philosophies and management techniques will become masters of commerce. Today’s leaders are looking beyond numbers, becoming more open, improving their communication skills, and practicing mindfulness when engaging with others. The modern business environment demands that leaders combine the actionable reports generated by big data analysis with effective soft skills to create a well-functioning organization with satisfied employees who work toward corporate objectives. Leaders who are adept at both the technical and interpersonal aspects of the business environment are essential for success in the next era of commerce. These leadership superstars will find harmony between technical expertise and personal development to ensure the success of tomorrow’s enterprises.

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Ryan Ayers has consulted a number of Fortune 500 companies within multiple industries including information technology and big data. After earning his MBA in 2010, Ayers also began working with start-up companies and aspiring entrepreneurs, with a keen focus on data collection and analysis.

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