On-The-Go Data: How A Leadapreneur Turned Data Reporting From Slow To Smart

Syafiqah Shikh Abdul Rahman
Management Trainee Executive, Syafiqah,  joined the Accelerator because she aims to earn the title of Leadapreneur. She believes that her achievements in the Accelerator will not only be an indicator of her capabilities but it will also push her to level up.
Having noticed that it takes several hours for her colleagues to gather data and present them to the General Manager, Syafiqah decided it was time to innovate. Despite not being an IT expert, she took on the challenge of introducing a faster and smarter data reporting tool. With this new tool, real time data can be accessed anytime, anywhere and by anyone in the team.
The advantages are tremendous:
- Since the data is always up-to-date, it helps to increase transparency. The likelihood tampering will be drastically reduced.
- This tool will be particularly useful to vendors. The system will be able to monitor the stock status at every stage. Staff will immediately know if it’s at critical level and swiftly take action.
- The staff will be able to use their time to focus on other important tasks.
- The GM will be able to access data from any device.
- It will save the company an enormous amount of money as it helps staff to be  more productive .
The previous reporting system is tedious and redundant but for certain staff, it has the comfort of familiarity. One of the key challenges is to convince the stakeholders that this change will be benefit for all parties. To get the vendors on board, Syafiqah is collaborating with the Procurement department.
The biggest challenge Syafiqah faces is her own self-doubt. Since this project presents a completely new territory for her, she has had moments when she questioned whether her project will make a difference. Even though she knows well that this project is a game-changer, Syafiqah is only human and we as humans are often challenged by our own inner demons. And that is OK. She has made peace with these voices and is doubling down by actively devoting her time and energy to make it happen. After joining the Accelerator, she became determined to achieve whatever she sets her mind to.
Syafiqah's long term goal is to obtain a Professional Engineer license. Her motto is: Be fierce and flexible.
Congratulations Syafiqah in becoming a Star of the Accelerator!