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1-2-1 MindSpeaking: Managing Data Teams // How to Persuade with Data

Updated: May 1


In today's edition, you will find:

  • 1 tip for Data & Analytics: managing data teams

  • 2 MindSpeaking Podcast episodes: 1) How to create a Data-driven culture; 2) Data Storytelling

  • 1 Quote to reflect on: how to persuade with data


1 tip for Data & Analytics

How to manage data teams: ​ ​ Old way ​ • Hire expensive Data Scientists • Give them data • Put them in dark meeting room • Wait 3 months • See no results • Get angry ​ ​ New way ​ • Hire for skills AND curiosity • Create a data culture • Invest in communication skills • Get early feedback • Co-creation with the business • Celebrate results ​ ​Business impact > Fancy solutions that no one uses.



️2 MindSpeaking Podcast episodes



Episode 3: Jason Krantz - Growing as a Data Analyst, questions to ask stakeholders, and personal development

Favorite part: 14:46 - How to create a data-driven culture



Episode 4: Brent Dykes - Data Storytelling: When and how to communicate your data in stories

Favorite part: 15:55 - Misconceptions about Data Storytelling