Building a Data Foundation at ConAgra

Fundamentals of data management aren’t fun, but they are vital to the adoption of a more analytical, fact-based approach to talent management. This clip is excerpted from a full-length HCI keynote video; see full version here.

• Use basic technologies that you already own, such as Excel and SharePoint, to begin your analytics journey when you lack budget or executive support.
• Leverage partners from other departments when implementing your initiatives, aligning on key data definitions and funneling outputs back to each respective department.
• Make HR subject to the same kind of data scrutiny you place upon others.