In this month's edition, you will find:
🧠 1 Tip for Data & Analytics — 2 types of Data Analysts
🎙️ 2 MindSpeaking Podcast episodes about how to increase adoption of dashboards and how to engage stakeholders.
🤔 1 Quote about a metric of success.
🧠 1 tip for Data & Analytics
Let's do a quick check.
What type of Data Analyst are you?
A developing Data Analyst:
❌ Just delivers what people ask for
❌ Jumps into problem-solving
❌ Thinks the data speaks for itself
❌ Focuses on technical details
❌ Presents dry facts
An impactful Data Analyst:
✅ Delivers what people NEED. Not just what they ask for.
✅ Asks open questions
✅ Involves stakeholders and gets buy-in
✅ Focuses on business outcomes
✅ Tells stories with data
It's easy for us to say:
I fall in category 2: impactful Data Analyst.
But is that always the case?
We're often biased.
The best way to get more self-aware is to ask for feedback.
In 2015, I asked for feedback from a few senior colleagues.
When I sent the email, I felt unsure:
"What will they say?"
My worries were unnecessary. They shared lots of positive points.
However, I will never forget what they said about how I can improve.
"You need to speak up more."
"Stop being modest. Better to ask for forgiveness later."
"Tell where we need to go, even if you're not 100% sure."
In the months after, I implemented my feedback.
I tried to be less cautious.
I tried to take more initiative.
I'll never be the loudest person. But I learned how to speak up, take initiative, and be assertive when needed.
This helped me become a better Data Analyst, entrepreneur, and a more balanced person.
3-step framework for life-changing insights
In the video below (42 sec), I'll share the 3-step framework I used to ask for feedback.
You ask people these 3 questions:
What should I keep doing
What should I start doing?
What should I stop doing?
We all know feedback is important.
But when was the last time you asked for feedback?
Send the email to your colleagues today.
It can change your career.
🎙️ 2 MindSpeaking Podcast episodes
Episode 11: Brian T. O'Neill - Design Thinking for Data Science & Analytics (How to Solve Low Adoption)
Learn how to create impactful data products with Brian T. O'Neill. Brian merges analytics with artistry to solve the 'last mile' problem. Dive in for a blend of data, design, and drumbeats!
Get ready for a mix of humorous stories, practical data visualization tips, and expert advice on engaging with stakeholders. Nick Kelly is the author of Delivering Data Analytics and his insights are a game-changer for any data professional!
🤔 1 Quote to reflect on
“Make feedback normal. Not a performance review.”
— Ed Batista
All companies say that feedback is important.
But how many employees give and ask feedback on a weekly or even daily basis?
That's a good metric of success.
Thank you for reading.