Data driven HR: Speaking the language of the board

About this event

Turn your people data into strategic influence. Learn how people analytics can earn HR a real voice at the board table.

Are you ready to turn your people data into real strategic influence? Join us for an eye‑opening session on how people analytics can help people professionals confidently speak the language of the board.

We’ll explore what it takes to build credible analytics, how to align data insights with corporate priorities and why you don’t need perfect systems to start delivering value.

Discover practical ways to unlock opportunities from the data you already have and learn how to use it to drive meaningful impact and earn your seat at the table.

Kristina Risley FCIPD, FHEA, MBPsS

Kristina Risley is a lecturer, researcher and consultant specialising in game-based learning, leadership development and organisational psychology. She teaches BA Games Design at the University of Southampton and is Programme Leader for Cambridge University’s people analytics executive training programme in partnership with Emeritus.

As Director of Cognita Learning Lab, Kristina undertakes instructional design and HR/OD consultancy work. Her research explores identity, interactive narratives and soft skills development through serious and applied games.

Before moving to academia, Kristina spent 10 years in senior HR roles, primarily in the NHS. She is a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD, a member of the Division of Occupational Psychology for the BPS and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

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