ACE Coaching: Empowering Organizations Through Analytics Coaching

Saturday, April 13, 2024
9am – 5:15pm

Cost $300

Please Note: All participants are required to register for the 2024 INFORMS Analytics Conference. Click here for registration. If you already registered for INFORMS Analytics Conference, you can login and add this session to modify your registration.

Course Description

This comprehensive course will provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to become a successful INFORMS Analytics Capabilities Evaluation (ACE) Coach. You will learn how to use the ACE program to help organizations assess their analytics capabilities and develop a roadmap for improvement. You will also gain experience in coaching clients through the Analytics Maturity Assessment process and providing them with valuable insights and recommendations.

Students will:

Gain in-depth knowledge of the INFORMS ACE program.
Develop effective coaching skills to empower organizations.
Learn how to create actionable recommendations and present findings effectively.
Engage in interactive sessions, case study role-playing, and real-time polling.
Network with experienced instructors and fellow participants.
Earn a certificate of completion from INFORMS designating them an INFORMS ACE Coach.

Minimum experience requirements for this course include 10 years of practical application of operations research or data science methods. Data scientists, analysts, consultants, and other professionals who want to help organizations improve their analytics capabilities should register today!

Agenda

9:00 AM – 9:30 AM	Welcome and Introductions
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM	Understanding the INFORMS AMA
Introduction to INFORMS AMA (Analytics Maturity Assessment) Organizational, Analytics Capability, and Data & Infrastructure Dimensions Comparing INFORMS AMA to Other Models
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM	Break
10:45 AM – 12:00 PM	Assessment Phases and Schedule
Pre-Assessment: Points of Contact, Dates, and Expectations Assessment Day 1: Introducing the Team, Purpose, and AMA Review Assessment Day 2: Reviewing Results, Action Items, and Milestones Assessment Day 3: Presentation to the Organization
12:00 PM – 1:45 PM	Lunch Break
1:45 PM – 2:45 PM	Interactive Quiz and Case Study Role-Playing
Testing Understanding of Assessment Phases and Schedule Real-World Scenarios for Coaching Application
2:45 PM – 3:00 PM	Break
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM	Levels of Participants and Elicitation of Scores
C Suite, Middle Management, and Staff Analysts Focus Groups, Interviews, Survey, and Brainstorming Email, Onsite, and Remote Interactions
5:00 PM – 5:15 PM	Course Wrap Up and Q&A
Review of Key Concepts Answering Participants’ Questions

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This comprehensive agenda provides a well-structured and engaging learning experience for aspiring INFORMS ACE Coaches, covering various aspects of the program, assessment phases, participant engagement, and real-world case studies.

Learn How to Drive Organizational Change Through Analytics Coaching with the INFORMS ACE Coaching Course

Gain comprehensive knowledge of the INFORMS Analytics Capability Evaluation (ACE) program, its structure, and benefits.
Develop effective coaching skills to empower organizations in leveraging analytics for impactful decision-making.
Master essential techniques for eliciting scores, aggregating results, and creating actionable recommendations.
Learn how to present findings effectively and engage stakeholders in meaningful discussions.
Benefit from the expertise of experienced instructors and engage in interactive sessions, case study role-playing, and real-time polling.

Instructors

Walt Degrange

Senior Director of Analytics
CANA, LLC

About Walt Degrange

Walt DeGrange is a veteran in the field of analytics with extensive experience in leading teams and enabling them to produce advanced analytics products. He is proficient in various domains, including operations research, logistics analysis, sports analytics, data-based decision-making, and data quality evaluation. Aside from his leadership role at CANA as the Senior Director of Analytics, he is actively involved in academia as a faculty member at the University of Arkansas, where he teaches Operations and Engineering Management in the graduate programs. He also serves as an MBA Executive Advisor at the Poole School of Management at NC State University. In addition, Walt has co-authored a book entitled “Field Guide to Compelling Analytics” and holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering from Vanderbilt University and a Master of Science in Operations Research from the Naval Postgraduate School. In 2023, his expertise was further recognized by receiving the MORS Vance R. Wanner Memorial Award. Walt is also a CAP (Certified Analytics Professional).

Norm Reitter

CEO
Sawatch Outliers

About Norm Reitter

Norm Reitter is a distinguished leader in the analytics community, lending his expertise to diverse organizations, with a primary focus on the military services, NATO, and the Defense Industry. His mission is to enhance and deeply integrate analytics capabilities, improving critical strategic and day-to-day decision-making processes. With a robust background spanning 30 years in military, logistics, and organizational improvements, Mr. Reitter has a track record of delivering analytics-based capabilities, including operations research, data science, and software, through high-performing teams.

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