DIGITAL STRATEGY

44 some way to bridging this data skills gap . “ Data literacy is a big issue and I think the apprenticeship programme is interesting because we ’ ve tapped into this growing movement and put our resources behind it ,” notes Selipsky . “ It ’ s a fairly new and exciting capability and it ’ s being driven , nowhere faster than in the UK .”

Tableau is a firm believer that facts and analytical reasoning can not only transform a business but could also solve some of the world ’ s most demanding problems . Recognising this , the firm established the Tableau Foundation , a philanthropic body that works with over 5,000 organisations to provide software , training services , and financial support to help tackle issues like climate action , hunger , education , gender equality , global health , poverty and more . “ The Tableau Foundation has committed to provide US $ 100mn in software services and direct financial support by 2025 and , to help enable that , Tableau is making a US $ 25mn equity contribution to the Tableau Foundation ,” adds Selipsky . “ We ’ re very committed to that mission , we ’ re excited about the great work the foundation and our partners have done together but we think there ’ s still more to do .”

JANUARY 2019