Digital transformation expert Mark Schrutt explores how leading companies leverage extensive data to enhance decision-making, disrupt industries, and connect with customers. Relying solely on intuition can jeopardize a business's future. Imagine having access to the data that reveals emerging trends capable of transforming your industry. This analysis emphasizes the shift towards data-driven decision-making, showcasing how top organizations adopt a forward-looking approach rather than a reactive one. Through various case studies, the book illustrates how industry leaders tackle significant challenges on their journey to becoming data-driven. Examples include Hewlett-Packard and Land O'Lakes, which are enhancing customer satisfaction by engaging directly with their clientele, and the unprecedented sports deal that involved paying over $800 million to the owners of a team that hadn't played in 40 years. It also highlights how companies like Peloton and UberEats are redefining the fitness and restaurant sectors through data insights. Additionally, insights from professional sports teams such as the Oakland A's, Philadelphia Eagles, and Toronto Maple Leafs demonstrate the impact of data on pivotal business decisions. This work provides a valuable roadmap for organizations aiming to improve decision-making and achieve superior results, while also delivering an engaging narrative.
