Digital Revolution Series – Big Data Awareness Transformation (Module 2)

Introduction

According to “Research on Big Data Adoption in HK Retail Sector” carried out by the Hong Kong Productivity Council in 2016, it is revealed that 50% of the SMEs and 26% of Large Enterprises never heard about Big Data. For those who heard about Big Data, both SMEs and Large Enterprises are mainly in learning stage, with 39% and 35% respectively. For SMEs: “Insufficient knowledge of Big Data” is the biggest concern to Big Data Adoption (166, 60%), following by “Cost concern” (152, 55%) and “Complexity in data analysis” (64, 23%). For Large Enterprise: “Cost concern” is the biggest concern to Big Data Adoption (62, 50%), following by “Insufficient knowledge of Big Data” (50, 40%) and “Privacy concern” (43, 34%). HKQMA conducts this 3-hour seminar to introduce the concept of Big Data. It is not a technical training workshop nor Essence of Chicken for Big Data applications for tomorrow. This seminar gives participants idea on what Big Data is, who in Hong Kong are now applying Big Data in their business, and the way forward if interested to implement Big Data. Focus will be made on knowledge discovery and DIKW model in Knowledge Management.

What is the target?

• Understand concept of Big Data
• Understand DIKW model
• Learn how local organization use Big Data to improve business performance and develop creative products/services

Who should attend?

• Anyone interested in knowing the basic concept of Big Data and learning how companies using Big Data to their competitive advantages

Content

1. What is Big Data, and how big is big?

2.Functions of Big Data

3.DIKW Model, from knowledge sharing to knowledge discovery

4.Learning Big Data Applications from examples in Hong Kong

5.Challenges for Big Data Implementations

Certification

Certificate of attendance will be jointly issued by HKQMA and SSI

Short Courses Organized by HKQMA and the MTR Academy

We would like to introduce you the coming two short courses jointly organized by HKQMA and the MTR Academy in this summer, being supported by SSI. The first program is “Construction Management for Site Supervision” (3 Modules) delivered by HKQMA Chairman, Dr. Frankie Lam. The next program is “Managing for Service Quality” (2 Modules) delivered by Dr Victor Leung, Director (Academic) of HKQMA. These 2 programs are designed and delivered by the experienced teachers in the quality field. Each module in the program is designed to be an independent unit but members are advised to take both modules in order to achieve the knowledge integration. Enrollment can be made for each module.

Registered Professionals of SSI are entitled 15% off discount from the original course fee. These 2 programs are updated and inspired training programs for managers in construction industry and service industry respectively. Due to limited seats per class, you are advised to enroll as early as possible.

Act now and enroll immediately if you are interested. The course pamphlets can be checked in the following links:

Construction Management for Site Supervision

Managing Knowledge for Service Quality

Please contact Ms Ann Sit of HKQMA via 2581 2210 for inquiries. Thanks.

Best regards,

Six Sigma Institute