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Grant Thornton UK has announced a £1m investment in a “cutting-edge” business transformation programme with Data Literacy Academy, which has been designed to “empower its people to step into the future” with a data-driven, digital mindset.
Unlike traditional data training programmes that emphasise data analysis skills, the firm’s programme is designed to “equip its people with the ability to approach every opportunity and challenge through an innovative, data-driven digital perspective”.
The programme also focuses on the “often unaddressed cultural mindset aspect”, recognising that successful digital transformation requires a holistic approach that addresses the cultural, operational and technological aspects of the firm.
In partnership with Data Literacy Academy, the ‘3D’ Data-Driven Digital mindset training will be offered to an initial cohort of partners, directors and associate directors, as well as new associates.
The 3D programme will consist of a series of learning modules, covering areas such as data leadership, foundations of data and digital skills of the future – underpinned by both theoretical and practical courses delivered over several months.
Alan Dale, head of data, digital and technology at Grant Thornton UK, said: “Whilst data fluency and digital capabilities are nothing new for our people, significantly upskilling our teams both at senior and more junior levels with the latest thinking and trends in this fast-moving space will enable us to stay at the cutting-edge of our profession.
“We were excited by Data Literacy Academy’s unique approach to learning, as they blend the theories and practicalities of data learning to ultimately shift people’s mindset and capabilities. We look forward to our ongoing collaboration with the team over the coming years.”
Greg Freeman, founder and CEO of Data Literacy Academy, added: “Our partnership with Grant Thornton has already been an unbelievable journey, and its senior leaders are doing something really bold here. They’re buying into a critical business enabler while putting their people at the heart of it, because tech and data-enabled people drive change.”
This latest programme builds on Grant Thornton’s digital transformation journey, which has seen the firm invest in technology and digital services for clients as well as its professionals.
