Lean Data Workshop – Intelligence-Powered Co-Creation

A facilitated, game-based workshop format that uses Lean Data Methodology and advanced analytics to help your leadership team align on strategy, discover high-value intelligent systems and data scenarios, and leave with a concrete 90-day action plan.

Proven with leading enterprises in manufacturing, logistics, real estate and consumer goods.

Nippon Paint
Xiangyu Group
Shell

Why Lean Data Workshop?

Most intelligent systems and digital initiatives get stuck between strategy decks and isolated pilots. Lean Data Workshop is designed to get the right people in the room and move from fuzzy ideas to a shared, prioritized portfolio of intelligent automation and data opportunities.

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Game-Based Co-Creation

A card-based "digital transformation script" format turns complex discussions about data, intelligent systems and technology into an engaging, structured conversation that everyone can participate in.

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Analytics-Augmented Discovery

Advanced analytics and automation tools are used during preparation and synthesis to accelerate scenario ideation, generate value hypotheses, and draft initial backlogs and roadmaps.

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Outcome-Focused

Each workshop is anchored on concrete business outcomes and ends with a 90-day action plan, including prioritized scenarios, owners, and next steps.

Workshop Formats

Executive Alignment Session (3–4 hours)

  • Clarify business objectives and intelligent automation / digital ambition
  • Align on key challenges and constraints
  • Identify 3–5 strategic themes for intelligent systems and data

Cross-Functional Value Discovery (1 day)

  • Bring together business, data and technology leaders
  • Use Lean Data cards to co-create value scenarios
  • Prioritize a portfolio of quick wins and lighthouse initiatives

Intelligent Systems & Data Roadmap Sprint (2 days)

  • Deep dive into top-priority scenarios and data requirements
  • Draft data products, capabilities and architecture implications
  • Produce a 90-day execution plan and high-level roadmap

What You Get from a Lean Data Workshop

Every engagement is customized, but typical outputs include:

Shared Vision and Language

A clear, shared understanding of what intelligent systems and data mean for your business, articulated in business language that executives and practitioners both agree on.

Prioritized Scenario Portfolio

A set of high-value intelligent systems and data scenarios, ranked by impact and feasibility, covering customer experience, operations, and new business models.

90-Day Action Plan

A practical plan for the next 90 days, including key initiatives, owners, success metrics and how Lean Data Methodology and intelligent tools will be used in delivery.

Meet Our Founder – Kai Shi

Kai Shi is a renowned expert in digital transformation and data strategy with over 20 years of experience. He started his career as a software engineer at IBM's R&D Center and later led enterprise process reengineering, ERP and digital initiatives at Accenture and EMC. He then served as Director Consultant and General Manager of the Data Intelligence Division at ThoughtWorks, and subsequently as Consulting General Manager for Alibaba Cloud in China, driving large-scale digital transformation programs for major enterprises.

Kai is the creator of the Lean Data Methodology and author of "Lean Data Discovery – Data-driven Digital Transformation." He has delivered 50+ keynotes at leading conferences such as the World Internet Conference, Apsara Conference and ArchSummit, and has consulted for over 100 enterprises. In 2019, Kai was recognized as a Global Data Enabler in the DataIQ 100, an annual list that honors the most influential data and analytics leaders who are driving innovation and transformation across industries. This prestigious recognition highlights his significant contributions to the field of data strategy and digital transformation. He has also received multiple industry-level awards for digital transformation leadership.

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