The use of strategic data and information supports leaders to make complex decisions and judgements which will ultimately enable an organisation to achieve its objectives. Given the complexities of this topic, understanding how data and information can be applied strategically is an essential leadership attribute. 

The aims of this unit are for leaders to see strategic management of data and information as an opportunity rather than a challenge. Leaders will understand the strategic value and use of data and information and will critique strategies for its effective management. The unit culminates in the opportunity to develop a strategy to improve the use of data and information in a strategic organisational context.