Rockborne

What does ‘digital maturity’ look like in the NHS? Digital maturity in healthcare doesn’t just mean new tools.  It means confidence in using them. NHS Manchester Foundation Trust's decision to invest in version control skills shows what thoughtful digital development looks like in practice. Rockborne was proud to play a small part in that. #Rockborne #Testimonial #GitHub

Unpopular Opinion: “Data maturity equals business impact.” But what does maturity actually look like? If your definition of maturity is just platforms and tools, you may still struggle to show value - and in a market headwind, that’s when funding gets cut. True maturity means more than infrastructure. It’s when data is clearly communicated, tied to decision-making, and able to demonstrate commercial impact. That’s where many organisations fall short. It’s not the tools. It’s the translation. Want to learn how to turn data communication into business impact? Get in touch with Rockborne to find out how we help organisations strengthen their data storytelling and deliver measurable results: https://lnkd.in/ebiDm4HZ #Rockborne #DataAndAI #UnpopularOpinion #DataCommunication 

At NHS Manchester Foundation Trust (MFT), a tailored Rockborne-led session helped their clinical data science unit build confidence in version control tools like GitHub. The goal wasn’t to overhaul workflows — It was to build confidence, create clarity, and give analysts a stronger foundation to build from. This kind of momentum matters. Because when people feel capable, adoption follows. What’s one small skill shift you’ve seen unlock bigger changes in your team?

What does success look like for our clients? For Waseem Ali and David Farmer it’s simplicity and confidence. Leaders don’t want a patchwork of suppliers and stop-gap solutions. They want a trusted partner who understands their challenges and helps them raise the standard of data across the business. For Rockborne, that means: ✔️ Embedding consultants who deliver from day one and grow with the organisation ✔️ Developing data and AI literacy across whole teams ✔️ Helping leaders connect talent development to business outcomes ✔️ Building communities where people share knowledge and support each other Success is building capability that lasts and the confidence of knowing you can turn to one partner for advice, support, and talent at every stage of the journey. See how Rockborne consultants deliver impact from day one while helping your teams grow for the future: https://lnkd.in/ebiDm4HZ #Rockborne #DataAndAI #ATDModel #DataLeadership

UNPOPULAR OPINION: “Better tools will solve our problems.” ❌ They won’t. Whether it’s data platforms or AI, tools alone aren’t enough. We’ve seen high value work done in Excel because it’s not about the software. What makes the difference is people: • Their skills and literacy • Their confidence and curiosity • Their ability to tailor insights to the audience That’s where storytelling, simplicity, and context matter more than any dashboard. Learn more in our whitepaper Data Communication for Business Impact: https://lnkd.in/eJhniTRk #Rockborne #DataAndAI #UnpopularOpinion #DataCommunication #Storytelling

Designing technical training for clinicians and junior analysts? It starts with relevance and respect for where people are starting from. For NHS Manchester Foundation Trust's team, we kept it simple: practical exercises, real examples, and a relaxed format that encouraged engagement. Tailored, accessible, and designed to be evergreen. See how Rockborne supports data teams to grow their skills. Explore our Corporate Data Training Courses:  https://lnkd.in/eC5f6U4i

What’s the best way to work with us? As Waseem Ali and David Farmer reflect, it always starts with a conversation. The goal is to understand what data leaders are really facing and build support around that. For Rockborne, that means: → Deploying consultants who are trained and ready to deliver from day one → Helping those consultants grow inside client organisations, often progressing into permanent roles → Building data and AI literacy plans that upskill whole teams, not just individuals → Delivering training that strengthens both technical and communication skills, so teams can influence as well as analyse Learn more about how Rockborne develops talent and strengthens teams: https://lnkd.in/ebiDm4HZ #Rockborne #DataAndAI #ATDModel #DataLeadership

MFT's clinical data science unit supports over 100 projects across Manchester’s healthcare network. When a specific upskilling need around [GitHub] and version control emerged, Rockborne was brought in to deliver a virtual session. The result? A real confidence boost for analysts and clinicians alike. Here’s what that looked like 👀

In their latest conversation, Waseem Ali and David Farmer looked back on the journey that shaped Rockborne and the impact it’s having today. The message is simple: when you invest in people from different backgrounds, give them the right training, and embed them where they can make a difference, you build stronger teams and change lives. Discover how Rockborne is developing the next generation of talent and transforming teams: https://rockborne.com/ #Rockborne #Harnham #DataAndAI #ATDModel #DataLeadership

What if hiring alone isn’t enough? That’s the question Waseem Ali and David Farmer looked back on in their conversation about how Rockborne and Harnham began working together. As Waseem shared, his experience as a Chief Data Officer made it clear that organisations needed more than new hires. They needed capability that lasts, through training, upskilling, and embedding talent who can hit the ground running. That realisation sparked Rockborne. And today, alongside Harnham, the focus is on the full talent lifecycle: • Opening data careers to people from all backgrounds • Building technical and communication skills • Helping leaders align talent strategy with business goals • Supporting teams with project-ready consultants It’s a joined-up approach designed to help businesses build sustainable capability while creating opportunities for the next generation of data leaders. Discover how our Attract-Train-Deploy model helps businesses build sustainable data capability while opening doors for the next generation of data leaders: https://lnkd.in/d45K2_rh #Rockborne #Harnham #DataAndAI #ATDModel #Upskilling #FutureOfWork #DataLeadership