Unlocking Potential: Udacity's Data Empowerment Initiative at Siemens Smart Infrastructure
Unlocking Potential: Udacity's Data Empowerment Initiative at Siemens Smart Infrastructure
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Overview
Siemens SI has partnered with Udacity to launch the Data Empowerment Initiative, aimed at upskilling its workforce in data-related competencies. This initiative not only equips employees with the skills needed to navigate and leverage data but also fosters a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. By investing in data empowerment, Siemens SI ensures that all departments can speak a common language, thereby enhancing collaboration and enabling a generation of new use cases.
Company
Siemens Smart Infrastructure
Nanodegrees
Data Literacy, Data Governance, Data Analytics, and Data Storytelling
200% ROI
achieved for every dollar invested,
helping to increase productivity and decrease costs.
83%
of graduates
are more efficient which is attributed to the adoption of the new data driven working style.
73%
of graduates
reported they were able to apply data skills in a professional manner in their respective roles.
Overview
Siemens integrates digital solutions for sustainable infrastructure.
In an era marked by rapid urbanization, shifting demographics, and the relentless march of digitalization, industries worldwide face an unprecedented array of challenges and opportunities. Siemens Smart Infrastructure (SI) stands at the forefront of addressing these dynamic changes by combining the real and the digital worlds. By focusing on innovative solutions for buildings, electrification and grids, Siemens SI aims to create intelligent infrastructures that are not only efficient and sustainable but also resilient against the evolving demands of modern society.
Siemens SI's commitment to optimizing operations and enhancing quality of life through smart technologies underscores the importance of data fluency across its diverse workforce. Employees from departments as varied as Marketing, Sales, Finance, IT, and New Product Development must collaborate effectively, leveraging data to drive innovation and improve decisionmaking. The diversity of data sources and the necessity for different teams to work together highlight the critical need for a unified understanding of data governance and quality.
"While data is a blessing, it can also be a curse. The more digital you become, the more data you typically collect, especially for real-time data feeds from IoT devices. Organisations need to limit the collection of data for maximum efficiency. The more data they collect, the more difficult it becomes to unpack meaningful trends and insights. AI tools are essential to extract the details needed in real-time and extrapolate the patterns and insights hidden in the data. Given the complexity of the landscape, data literacy training is a cornerstone to drive the AI transformation and to develop data skills across the company."
Thomas Kiessling
Chief Technology Officer, Siemens Smart Infrastructure
Challenge
Navigating data challenges in a competitive landscape
In response to the fast-paced evolution of our world, Siemens SI sought to enhance its internal efficiencies while maintaining its reputation as a technology leader. Daily, Siemens SI employees grapple with vast amounts of data, prompting them to leverage data science techniques to optimize existing business processes.
This initiative aims to provide both individual contributors and managers with a shared understanding of leveraging data for business value. It is tailored to empower everyone at Siemens SI to engage in more productive discussions about data, make swifter and well-informed decisions, and deepen their expertise in data-related subjects.
Solution
Enhancing data skills for innovation and growth.
Siemens SI, in partnership with Udacity, launched a structured hybrid program combining self-paced online learning with mentor-led sessions. This initiative, known as the Data Empowerment Journey, fosters a culture of lifelong learning and accelerates innovation through a solid data foundation. The program targets individual contributors and leaders across various departments, enhancing data skills and driving business outcomes through practical application and mentorship.
"The Udacity Data Strategy training significantly enhanced my data analytics skills, enabling me to analyze and model data more effectively. It allowed me to apply my knowledge in a real-world business context, where I articulated problem statements with greater clarity, presented data in a more comprehensible manner, and communicated more effectively by offering clear and actionable recommendations."
Daniel Heigermoser
Global Product Head, SaaS Sustainability, Strategic Incubation Projects, CTO Office
Data Empowerment Nanodegree program
Udacity curated a comprehensive Data Empowerment Nanodegree program covering Data Literacy, Data Governance, Data Analytics, and Data Storytelling, culminating in a business ideation project where learners developed new data use cases.
Program Approach
To ensure the program's success and boost group engagement, Udacity's Customer Success team designed a dynamic learning journey featuring interactive feedback, ideation sessions, and a graduation ceremony.
Application of Skills
A core objective of Udacity’s content is skill application. Learners engaged in hands-on projects to apply their skills, developing real-world data use cases as part of their training. This process was supported by ideation sessions and culminated in final use case presentations during the graduation ceremony.
Mentorship
Udacity provided dedicated mentors who offered guidance and support through structured live sessions, 1:1 interactions, and detailed project feedback, ensuring a seamless and enriching learning experience for all participants.
Outcomes
Several key performance indicators showcased success.
200+%
ROI for every dollar invested in creating digital talent.
83%
of graduates reported becoming more efficient in their roles attributed to the adoption of the new data driven working style.
73%
of graduates reported they were able to apply data skills in a professional manner in their respective roles.
Udacity's renowned expertise in top-tier technical upskilling, along with the program's structure and comprehensive curriculum, played a pivotal role in the partner selection process. Once implemented, Udacity’s Data Empowerment Journey showed unprecedented results at Siemens SI, helping to increase productivity and decrease costs.
"I participated in the Udacity Data Literacy training designed specifically for Siemens. It was a great opportunity for me to learn and expand my knowledge on how to use data for my day-to-day work in Strategic Marketing and Sales Enablement. The program contained a great balance between digital learning and the challenges of preparing midterm and final results in time, next to my regular working schedule. Applying the newly gained knowledge in real use cases was a highlight of the training. The Customer Success support was outstanding. We had constant exchange about the overall experience with the training, but also proactive questions about improvements or adjustments to the program."
Kathrin Korte
Head of Sales Enablement and Activation for Building
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Siemens SI's commitment to upskilling its workforce aligns with its broader goal of contributing to a more sustainable technology sector. By empowering employees with cutting-edge data skills, Siemens SI is poised to lead the charge in creating smarter, more sustainable and future proof infrastructure that meet the demands of today and anticipates the needs of tomorrow. This case study delves into the transformative impact of the Data Empowerment Initiative, showcasing how strategic upskilling can unlock potential and drive sustainable innovation.
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