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Opening Doors to Data-Driven Decision Making in the AI Era

In October 2025, Youseful Inc., headquartered in Chiyoda, Tokyo, will introduce a beginner-friendly BI Literacy training program aimed at addressing the challenges faced by many companies in leveraging their data for effective decision-making. With the rise of AI, the capability gap among those who manage AI tools and data analysis has become increasingly apparent, posing significant hurdles to digital transformation (DX) efforts in organizations. This training is designed to help employees develop the essential skill of interpreting data accurately—an imperative in the age of AI.

Background: The Dilemma of Skill Disparity

As many companies rush to integrate generative AI into their operations, a persistent issue surfaces: despite having access to an abundance of data, many employees struggle to understand how to utilize it effectively for decision-making. This disconnect represents a broader problem—what we refer to as the "skill disparity" evident among DX advocates and HR personnel.

Recent data from the Information Processing Promotion Agency (IPA) highlights a significant lack of skilled personnel to drive DX initiatives, outlining both quantity and quality deficiencies in talent. In fact, 86.1% of domestic companies responded that they lack sufficient skilled employees, creating barriers to effectively leveraging AI technologies that are supposed to enhance business outcomes.

Why Now Is the Time to Foster BI Literacy

In a world where AI delivers analytical results, the ultimate decisions must still come from humans. It has become crucial for all employees to develop a sound BI literacy to make decisions based on data rather than simply accepting AI-generated outputs. Many operations still rely heavily on traditional methods, such as circulating Excel files via email or chat, leading to discrepancies in data and an inability to make informed, swift decisions from the management level. By learning tools like Power BI, employees can centralize information management, empowering them to analyze and visualize data in real-time and enhancing their data interpretation skills.

Overview of the Training: Building a Strong Foundation

Targeted at individuals with no prior experience in Power BI, the training focuses on practical applications and fundamental concepts without overwhelming users with the complete range of software functions.

Key Features of the Training:

1. Focus on Practical Application: Participants will learn essential patterns of data aggregation and visualization, specifically tailored toward the most common tasks encountered in everyday business contexts.
2. Mastering the Star Schema: Understanding the crucial concept of “star schema” in data modeling will form the backbone of Power BI expertise. This approach ensures participants build a foundation beyond mere tool manipulation.
3. Hands-On Experience with Dynamic Dashboards: Learners will experience firsthand how to create analysis dashboards that were previously difficult to achieve with Excel, completing the process from data input to graph design.

The Impact of Effective BI Literacy

The core objective of this training is to equip employees with the ability to assess data correctly. Currently, data amalgamation in many workplaces is done spontaneously, often leading to inconsistencies and vague conditions that hinder accurate data analysis. Our training focuses on the star schema methodology, teaching participants how to organize data correctly, establishing a single source of reliable information across the company. With this solid foundation, employees gain the tools to interpret data effectively, enabling them to validate AI-generated insights.

One of the remarkable side effects of adopting this framework is a dramatic reduction in work time. Monthly tasks that traditionally took eight hours to finalize can potentially be streamlined to just ten minutes, allowing employees to move away from data consolidation and shift focus towards analyzing data for future decision-making instead.

Maximizing the Benefits of BI Tool Implementation

DX advocates often face two major dilemmas regarding the introduction of BI tools. The first pertains to instances where companies invest in top-tier licenses, such as Microsoft 365 E5, but see little to no employee engagement due to a skills gap. The second dilemma involves concerns over whether prospective employees will adapt to the tool before making significant financial investments, resulting in apprehension regarding the effectiveness of such tools. This training aims to mitigate these scenarios, providing an entry point for companies already utilizing BI tools and preparing others to maximize the benefits before initiating implementation.

Our Vision: Creating Innovators

At Youseful Inc., we're not just focused on teaching how to utilize specific tools; our mission is to cultivate “innovators.” This training establishes a foundational understanding of BI literacy while encouraging learners to transform their ideas into actionable outcomes. In the future, we plan to expand our curriculum to introduce more advanced training modules that foster sophisticated data utilization skills, nurturing business professionals capable of harnessing both tools and AI to create and innovate in a rapidly evolving landscape.

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