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Analytics on Fire

93 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 57 ratings

Analytics on Fire is your backstage pass inside the enterprise analytics and business intelligence world. Join your host BI author, speaker, and co-founder, Mico Yuk (BI Brainz) as she pulls back the curtain on what’s working right now in the enterprise analytics/business intelligence world and what is not. You’ll hear the inside scoop from experienced business leaders on how to plan, implement and gain true business value from your analytics dollars. Visit analyticsonfire.com to subscribe and get weekly insights and freebies!

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89: How to become a Rockstar Data Evangelist w/ Santosh Kanthety

October 05, 2022 08:00 - 47 minutes - 44.4 MB

Data plays a vital role in helping companies develop a competitive advantage, but it’s the data evangelist who gathers and leverages those insights to help organizations understand the story their data is telling them. Today, on Analytics on Fire, we discuss how to become a data evangelist with data storyteller, leader, and lifelong learner, Santosh Kanthethy. At the time of recording this episode, Santosh was the IT Technology Manager for NextEra Energy Resources. Now, he is Head of Data A...

88: How to Tell your Unique Story w/ Lynn Smith

September 14, 2022 07:00 - 49 minutes - 45.9 MB

Not only will telling your unique story increase your confidence, grow your credibility, and establish you as a thought-leader in your space, it will ultimately allow you to share your expertise with a bigger audience and create an even bigger impact! Today, we discuss how to tell your unique story with none other than former MSNBC and CNN anchor, Lynn Smith. Lynn believes that your story is your superpower, and she wants to help you discover what makes you unique and unleash this superpo...

87: Data Storytelling for Data Management w/ Scott Taylor

September 06, 2022 08:46 - 46 minutes - 43 MB

As many of you already know, data storytelling is one of the hottest non-technical trends in the tech-related space today. Today’s guest, Scott Taylor, ‘The Data Whisperer’ believes it’s time that we expand the realm of data storytelling to include the role of data management by telling stories about data! In this episode, you'll learn: [0:04:30] Why Scott believes that every enterprise has two kinds of data stories to tell and what they are. [0:07:56] Why he wrote Telling Your Data St...

86: Be Data Literate: The Skills Everyone Needs w/ Jordan Morrow

May 31, 2022 23:25 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MB

We have all seen massive shifts in the world of data literacy in the last few years, with the pandemic having undeniable and sometimes surprising effects on the professional landscape. Joining me to talk about these changes and the skills that can best serve data literacy in the contemporary climate is returning guest and one of the godfathers of data literacy, Jordan Morrow! Jordan was previously a guest on Episode 66, so I recommend listening to that masterclass first if you have not al...

85: Will BI Notebooks replace Power BI Tableau? w/ Hjalmar Gislason

May 11, 2022 15:18 - 43 minutes - 40.6 MB

Hjalmar Gislason is the Founder and CEO of GRID.is, a BI notebook company that has been making big waves in the field in the last few years. He tells us all about GRID.is and the rise of data notebooks. In this episode, you'll learn: [0:05:50] Hjalmar explains exactly what a data notebook is and how it compares to other tools.  [0:11:52] Reasons to consider using a data notebook along with a range of other tools. [0:27:30] The 'living' quality of the models that can be created on GRI...

84: How to Transform your Analytics Dept into a Profit Center w/ Derrick Louis

May 02, 2022 18:21 - 56 minutes - 77.5 MB

Data is a company’s most important asset, so why aren’t more companies turning their analytics departments into profit centers? In today’s episode, my guest took this concept to the next level by bringing a dedicated accountant on staff to manage their analytics profit center. When Derrick Louis says he is focused on the bottom line, he means it! Previously the Executive Director of IT at RaceTrac Petroleum, Derrick currently heads up IT at Cumberland Farms/EG America. As a business-driven ...

83: Data Lake or Data Fake? w/ David Dadoun

September 29, 2021 08:00 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MB

This week we are joined by AoF alumni, David Dadoun to talk about data lakes, data oceans, data puddles, and data platforms, and why so many are confused about the topic. David is a leader, professor, global speaker, and recently transitioned to an exciting new role as Head of Enterprise Data and BI at BRP in Canada.  If you feel unsure about the definition of a data lake vs a data platform, you’re not alone. The concept continues to evolve, to where we are today which is a data platform....

82: How to Get Started with Advanced Analytics w/ Ryan Wade

September 08, 2021 08:00 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MB

Ryan Wade joins us on AOF today to talk about how to use advanced analytics in your organization! Ryan has been in the analytics game for the last 20 years and is now a Senior Solution Consultant at Blue Granite, based in Indianapolis, Indiana. He recently authored the amazing must-read book, Advanced Analytics in Power BI with R and Python, and in today's chat, we get to hear all about why he wrote the book, who it is for and how you can use it to accelerate your data journey! I met Ryan...

81: How to think like a CIO using ITIL w/ Mark Bradley

May 12, 2021 08:00 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MB

Today's guest is another day one as he’s been in my community for over a decade and attended my very first Xcelsius training class! Mark Bradley has been in IT for around 30 years and has such a huge amount of knowledge and enthusiasm for the intersection of data, metrics, and leadership, I promise that you are not going to want to miss this amazing data masterclass! If you are thinking about becoming a CIO (Chief Information Officer) or your company is going through a digital transformat...

80: The Human Element of Digital Transformation w/ Rick Montgomery

April 21, 2021 08:00 - 55 minutes - 51.4 MB

Hey AOF! Today I am joined by one of my first mentors in the BI industry, Rick Montgomery, to unpack why and how you can add the human element to digital transformation. Tune in as Rick shares how to identify, understand and map out the different personalities and parts of your digital transformation. In this episode, you'll learn: [0:09:12] What Rick learned from dropping out of MIT / Harvard. [0:19:39] How automation and analysis can lead to conversations with leadership. [0:21:38]...

79: Behind the Scenes – Creating two Epic Dataviz Templates w/ Raquel Seville and Anna Ria

April 09, 2021 08:00 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MB

Welcome to another exciting masterclass! Today I’m taking you behind the scenes of how two women leaders on our BI Brainz team, created not one, but two of our most downloaded dashboard templates ever! To share these juicy details, we are joined by Raquel Seville, CEO of BI Brainz Caribbean, and Anna Ria, our very own Head of Design and well-known BI Data Storytelling Accelerator trainer. In the first part, you’ll hear from Raquel, as she explains how she used our BI Data Storytelling Frame...

78: Mindset of a Rockstar Data Analyst w/ Trevor Tapscott

March 17, 2021 08:00 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MB

Our focus for this inspiring episode of AOF is mindset, especially if you want to be a standout data analyst! I have brought one of my first ever followers and day ones! Trevor Tapscott is a VP and Analytics Consultant at Wells Fargo and has been in the game for 20 years and counting. We connected in 2008, when he was seeking help with a visualization tool called Xcelsius. In this knowledge bomb filled episode, Trevor shares his thoughts on what sets great data analysts apart, his framework...

77: How to become a BI Data Journalist w/ Kimberly Herrington

March 10, 2021 09:00 - 48 minutes - 45.1 MB

Finding your dream job in the world of data and analytics might not be as hard you think! Our guest today, Kimberly Herrington stands as a testament to this idea and she joins us on AOF to talk about how you can go about identifying and capturing your ideal position in this fascinating space. Kimberly is a data journalist at a large healthcare company in Buffalo, New York, and is also the founder of Buffalo Business Intelligence. She is also a graduate of our BI Data Storytelling Accelerato...

76: Data Storytelling from a Data Scientist's POV w/ Kam Lee

March 03, 2021 09:00 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MB

Stakeholders often miss key insights that can be provided by data to drive action forward, due to the way the data is presented and communicated to them. My guest today believes that data storytelling is key to resolving this common pain point. Kam Lee, a BI Data Storytelling Mastery alumn and graduate who has used our framework to surface over $100M for the fintech company he works with! Kam is the Chief Data Scientist at his company Finetooth Analytics (specializing in marketing analyti...

75: How to Think like a Product Leader w/ Kevin Greene

February 24, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MB

Here on the AOF podcast, I have often spoken about the issue of user adoption and the slow progress we have all been experiencing for a long time. Our guest today has so much to offer in relation to our approach to this challenge! I speak to Kevin Greene, the CEO of Logi Analytics, and we delve deep into why the mentality of product leaders is so valuable right now!  Kevin has a brilliant mind for the field of analytics, sharing how and where to get started with these parts of your leader...

74: Creating a Data Literacy Program Using ISL (Information as a Language) w/ Valerie Logan

February 17, 2021 09:00 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MB

Today we have a real data masterclass in store for you! I am joined by the wonderful and inspiring Valerie Logan from The Data Lodge, and we talk about the unique way she approaches data literacy through what she calls ISL or Information as a Second Language®. Valerie does an amazing job of unpacking exactly how this works and adds in loads of useful wisdom and examples that you can add to your existing data literacy program. I would call Valerie a data whisperer, and by the end of this e...

73: What to Expect in 2021 w/ Mico Yuk

February 10, 2021 09:00 - 19 minutes - 18.5 MB

Welcome back AOF! I’m so glad to be back after taking some time off over the holidays and having an amazing social media detox! I'm excited to kick-off Season 6. Today’s show is going to give you some super important updates and changes coming to the podcast, our academy platforms and groups, and everything else that matters to you. I will be riding solo on the podcast again this year, but you can still expect to hear more amazing guests who will deliver game-changing business intelligen...

72: BIDS Accelerator Lessons Learned: What you Draw

December 09, 2020 09:00 - 28 minutes - 40.1 MB

Excited to share the last and final part of my three-episode series on BI data storytelling accelerator lessons learned. We’ll be digging into the last but most exciting step in our BI Data Storytelling Mastery Framework, 'What you Draw'. Useless visualizations are everywhere! This episode will give you seven things to avoid and ways to fix them to ensure you bring your A-game when it comes to visualizing your storyboard. Tune in for knowledge bombs galore! [05:53] Never skip the mock-up ...

71: BIDS Accelerator Lessons Learned – What you Write

December 03, 2020 09:00 - 33 minutes - 45.9 MB

Tune in as I recap lessons learned from our latest accelerator class. This part two in the series of three podcasts, which deep dives into our BI data storytelling framework, where we tackle three parts of storytelling. 1) What You Say, 2) What You Write, and 3) What You Draw. I dive into some of the biggest mistakes people make when working with users and writing down their requirements, including why so many get confused with the different story parts and how to fix it. Tune in to this a...

71: BIDS Accelerator Lessons Learned: What you Write

December 03, 2020 09:00 - 33 minutes - 45.9 MB

Tune in as I recap lessons learned from our latest accelerator class. This part two in the series of three podcasts, which deep dives into our BI data storytelling framework, where we tackle three parts of storytelling. 1) What You Say, 2) What You Write, and 3) What You Draw. I dive into some of the biggest mistakes people make when working with users and writing down their requirements, including why so many get confused with the different story parts and how to fix it. Tune in to this a...

70: BIDS Accelerator Lessons Learned: What you Say

November 19, 2020 09:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MB

Welcome to the first part of a three-part podcast, with each episode touching on the part of our data storytelling framework. You’ll find a deep dive into each part of the framework and find out what lessons were learned and the big takeaways from our last data telling accelerator workshop, which was a huge success. Even though there are other data telling stories schools of thought, one element our followers love is how we tackle the three parts of storytelling: what you say, what you wri...

69: Could you use an Analytics Quarantune? w/ Tiankai Feng

October 30, 2020 07:00 - 51 minutes - 29.4 MB

Today’s episode features Tiankai Feng, Global Director and Voice of Consumer Analytics at Adidas. Tiankai is going to help you decide if you need an analytics Quarantune. A Quarantune is music or a song that is created for quarantine. The best part about this one is that it is all about data and analytics. Trust me - it’s not only fun but it literally speaks to our daily lives in this field!!   In this super fun episode, my amazing co-host Lillian Pierson and myself discuss Tiankai’s uniqu...

69: Could you use a Analytics Quarantune? w/ Tiankai Feng

October 30, 2020 07:00 - 51 minutes - 29.4 MB

Today’s episode features Tiankai Feng, Global Director and Voice of Consumer Analytics at Adidas. Tiankai is going to help you decide if you need an analytics Quarantune. A Quarantune is music or a song that is created for quarantine. The best part about this one is that it is all about data and analytics. Trust me - it’s not only fun but it literally speaks to our daily lives in this field!!   In this super fun episode, my amazing co-host Lillian Pierson and myself discuss Tiankai’s uniqu...

68: Put your Data Strategy into Action and Get Results in 90 Days w/ Vincent Lee

October 07, 2020 08:00 - 48 minutes - 27.9 MB

You don’t want to miss Vincent share the three steps he took after he left Lillian’s class that led to his success in 90 days.  He discussed how he chose the right problem to solve, and the challenges he faced while setting expectations, and most importantly how he measures success! Tune in and be sure to share with others that struggle with their data strategy. Knowledge bombs galore! [17:03] Vincent’s takeaways from Lillian’s course: “What I learned from the workshop really inspired me an...

67: What Data folks can learn from the Caribbean? w/ Raquel Seville

September 30, 2020 08:00 - 58 minutes - 54.2 MB

Data isn’t just relevant in the US, it’s important all over the world. And currently, the Caribbean is experiencing something of a movement in relation to data. In today’s episode, you’ll hear from Raquel Seville, the CEO of BI Brainz Caribbean. Learn what’s happening in the Caribbean on the data scene, how data innovation is taking center stage, and how you can be a part of it. [13:49]  - What’s happening with data in the Caribbean right now [21:07]   - What the rest of the world can lea...

66: Why You Should Stop Saying Data Literacy part 2 w/ Jordan Morrow

September 16, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 64 MB

Data literacy is one of the most sought after cultural transformations of 2020. In episode #47 we discussed ‘Why we should stop saying ’data literacy’. Today’s guest, Jordan Morrow, shared the episode on Linkedin sparking off some very interesting and even defensive responses from the data literacy social media mafia. Today, Jordan joins the podcast to share his unique point of view on the topic. Known as the pioneer of data literacy, tune in to learn how to start a data literacy practice,...

65: Will Power BI's Reign last? w/ Patrick LeBlanc

September 02, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 58 MB

Just a few years can be a lifetime in the data world, but there’s reason to expect that PowerBI, which has already taken the business intelligence world by storm, is set up for at least a ten-year reign? Why is that? What do you need to know about PowerBI? That’s exactly what today’s guest Patrick Leblanc is going to cover! As the co-host of the famous Guy in a Cube YouTube channel (with over 100,000 followers), and Principal Program Manager at Microsoft, Patrick share’s his unbiased view ...

64: The Role of Exec & Expectation Mngt in Data Science w/ Heather Smith

August 26, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 70.2 MB

Many companies want to use data to gain a competitive edge in their industries--this can pose a challenge for organizations whose core business is not inherently technical. To make things worst lots of providers and consulting firms push unproven strategies and technical solutions that don't work. My guest today, Heather Smith is a data leader who has over 15 years of experience in the data science field, including recognition as one of Seattle's Top 5% of Women Engineers by Women Impact Tec...

63 : Do we Need a New Data Viz Language? w/ Raphael Branger

August 19, 2020 08:00 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MB

In Ep 50 with Jurgen Faiist, I discussed why we need a new data visualization language. In today’s episode, we return to debate that topic with my good Suisse buddy Raphael Branger who is a Principal Data & Analytics Consultant at IT-Logix in Switzerland. Raphael is an IBCS Certified Consultant (he introduced me to it) as well as a Certified Disciplined Agile Practitioner with more than 18 years of experience in business intelligence and data warehousing. I met Raphael almost a decade when h...

62: Cracking the Data Code w/ Mike Bugembe

August 12, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 66.2 MB

Mike Bugembe is a speaker, consultant, and Amazon best selling author of the book Cracking the Data Code. He joins today’s podcast to talk about the things that you can do that will help create successful analytics projects. After being the head of business intelligence for one of the largest diamond companies in the world, and seeing project struggle or fail, Mike went on a journey to find out why some unicorn companies like Netflix were succeeding in analytics, which traditional companies ...

61: How Techies can Stand out at Work during a Pandemic w/ Lewis Temares

August 05, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 62.3 MB

Lewis Temares is a former Dean at the University of Miami, and though he’s retired now, he still has a lot to say and a lot of knowledge to contribute. As one of the most beloved leaders I’ve ever met, he has managed large and very successful teams in IT. Not only was he my first mentor in the technical industry, but his influence and continual guidance have been instrumental in my career path. Given recent world events, I brought him on to discuss how techies can stand out at work during ...

60: Why is the ‘Business’ still missing in BI? w/ Cliff Alper

July 29, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 63.7 MB

Why is the business missing in BI? And how can you get the business back into BI? That’s what today’s guest is here to talk about. Cliff Alper is Director of Product Development at Analysis Factory, and in today’s episode, you’ll hear what he has to say about how you can tell if you’re someone who’s missing out on the business part of BI, why it’s so important to ask a lot of questions, and how to talk to end-users. [18:40]  - What Cliff means when he says that the business is missing from ...

59: Keeping an Abundant Mindset during a Pandemic w/ Julie Cairns

July 23, 2020 08:00 - 50 minutes - 116 MB

Are your subconscious beliefs causing difficulties in your life? Are they holding you back from overcoming challenges that you’re facing? Today’s guest can help you understand how your subconscious beliefs may be holding you back and what you can do about it. Julie Cairns is the author of the book The Abundance Code. In today’s episode, you’ll hear her talk about dealing with uncertainty, how to shift to an abundance mindset, and the three steps that can help you shift your subconscious be...

58: Is it time to Check your Emotional Intelligence? w/ Jay Levin

July 16, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 70 MB

What do you know about emotional intelligence? Today’s guest is going to answer a lot of questions about emotional intelligence, EQ, when you should have your EQ assessed, and what you should do with that information. [01:13] What to expect in Season Five of AoF [08:55] User Expectations: What emotional intelligence is and when you should take an emotional intelligence test For full show notes, and the links mentioned visit: https://bibrainz.com/podcast/58   Enjoyed the Show?  Please...

57: What to Never Say to your User! /w Mico Yuk

July 02, 2020 08:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MB

Free Data Storytelling Training Register before it sells out again! Our BI Data Storytelling Mastery Accelerator 3-Day Live Workshop new dates are finally available. Many BI teams are still struggling to deliver consistent, high-engaging analytics their users love. At the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with a clear BI delivery action plan. Register today! In this episode, you'll learn: [03:17]  - Why you should never say “no” [12:32]  - Why you shouldn’t use big words to sound smar...

56: 3 Clever Ways to Use Storytelling in Data Science w/ Kirk Borne

June 25, 2020 08:00 - 47 minutes - 44.1 MB

Free Data Storytelling Training Register before it sells out again! Our BI Data Storytelling Mastery Accelerator 3-Day Live Workshop new dates are finally available. Many BI teams are still struggling to deliver consistent, high-engaging analytics their users love. At the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with a clear BI delivery action plan. Register today! In this episode, you'll learn: [00:40] Transformational Stories and Lessons Learned: 3 ways to use data storytelling in data scien...

55: How to Build a Business Centric Data Use Case Framework w/ Lillian Pierson

June 18, 2020 08:00 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MB

Sponsor Our episode today is sponsored by Data-Mania! In record time, Winning With Data will lead you to identify the #1 data use case that’s the absolute quickest win for your organization - so you can get on with the process of building and executing your winning data strategy today. https://www.data-mania.com/winning-with-data-case-collections/ In this episode, you'll learn: [01:01] Lessons Learned: How to build a business-centric data use framework [01:35] User Expectations: What ...

54: How to become an Irreplaceable Data Consultant w/ Yves Mulkers

June 11, 2020 08:00 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MB

Free Data Storytelling Training Register before it sells out again! Our BI Data Storytelling Mastery Accelerator 3-Day Live Workshop new dates are finally available. Many BI teams are still struggling to deliver consistent, high-engaging analytics their users love. At the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with a clear BI delivery action plan. Register today! In this episode, you'll learn: [01:50] Transformational Stories and Lessons Learned: Yves’s 3 things you can do to become irreplac...

53: How to Set ‘Realistic’ User Expectations w/ Brent Warren

May 28, 2020 08:00 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MB

Free Data Storytelling Training Note: Upcoming BI Data Storytelling Mastery Accelerator 3-Day Live Workshops have been canceled due to the COVID-19 crisis. However, 2-Day Online Workshops (Livestream recordings) will be available. Many BI teams are still struggling to deliver consistent, high-engaging analytics their users love. At the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with a clear BI delivery action plan. Register today! In this episode, you'll learn: [08:07] User Expectations: Why are...

52: Are Dashboards Dead? w/ Nick Caldwell

May 21, 2020 21:59 - 1 hour - 96.3 MB

Free Data Storytelling Training Attend our FREE 'How to be the Chief Data Storyteller in your Org - Part 2 using our Analytics Design Guide' training at webinars.bidatastorytelling.com and download the FREE 50-page Guide! In this episode, you'll learn: [09:08] Key Quote: It’s really changing how we think about management, how we think about working together as a team. - Nick Caldwell [19:37] Today’s Topic: Where analytics is today, where it’s going, and a future forecast? [21:58] Da...

51: How to Market Machine Learning to Execs w/ Kristen Kehrer

May 13, 2020 08:00 - 55 minutes - 77.2 MB

Free Data Storytelling Training Attend our FREE 'How to be the Chief Data Storyteller in your Org - Part 2 using our Analytics Design Guide' training at webinars.bidatastorytelling.com and download the FREE 50-page Guide! In this episode, you'll learn: [02:30] Extra Step: Why quality assurance (QA) and substantive storytelling matters. [03:16] Key Quote: Data scientists are brilliant, but I see a lot of struggle with how to communicate that brilliance.-Mico Yuk [07:50] Kristen and C...

50: A Brand New Data Visualization Language w/ Dr. Jürgen Faisst

May 06, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 102 MB

Free Data Storytelling Training Attend our FREE 'How to be the Chief Datastoryteller in your Org - Part 2 using our Analytics Design Guide' training at webinars.bidatastorytelling.com and download the FREE 50-page Guide! In this episode, you'll learn: [03:21] New Language, New Book for Reporting: Music to your ears! [05:24] Keys to Success: Visual Consistency, Certified Tools, and Management Support. [17:55] Hichert’s impact and influence on how dashboards and reports are created. ...

49: 3 Career Changing Habits for Analytics Leaders w/ Liza Layne

April 30, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 99.7 MB

Free Data Storytelling Training Attend our FREE 'How to be the Chief Datastoryteller in your Org - Part 2 using our Analytics Design Guide' training at webinars.bidatastorytelling.com and download the FREE 50-page Guide! In this episode, you'll learn: [12:10] Programming Powers: Liza got into tech to be a winner and take things apart. [24:45] Why did Liza decide to sign-up for BIDF course? Learn from mistakes made when projects failed. [41:28] Step 3 - KPIs: Clearly define and devel...

48: How to Land an Incredible Data Role during Quarantine w/ Lillian Pierson

April 23, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 102 MB

Free Data Storytelling Training Attend our FREE 'How to be the Chief Datastoryteller in your Org - Part 2 using our Analytics Design Guide' training at webinars.bidatastorytelling.com and download the FREE 50-page Guide! In this episode, you'll learn: [02:18] Three key takeaways and five free headlines to get a response from Linkedin recruiters. [08:14] Benefits of Lock-down: No distractions, increased productivity. [01:09:10] How to prepare for Zoom interviews:   ​ For full show ...

47: Why you should STOP saying “Data Literacy” w/ Donald Farmer

April 16, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 95.5 MB

Free Data Storytelling Training Attend our FREE 'How to be the Chief Datastoryteller in your Org - Part 2 using our Analytics Design Guide' training at webinars.bidatastorytelling.com and download the FREE 50-page Guide! In this episode, you'll learn: [04:00] Are you literate or illiterate? The terminology is insulting and degrading. [09:25] Natural Rebel: Think differently about established ideas to get a new perspective. [47:44] “If you want your team to be data literate, the numb...

46: How to add Data Storytelling to your small Data Team w/ Mary Ann Prunier

April 09, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 89.1 MB

Free Data Storytelling Training Register for three live training at webinars.bidatastorytelling.com and download our FREE 50-page Analytics Design Guide! In this episode, you'll learn: [09:10] Mary Ann’s BI Master Class—Three fundamental storytelling lessons [10:46] What is AliMed? Manufacturer and distributor of medical supplies. [13:13] Mary Ann’s Inspiration: How do you get into statistics as a career? For full show notes, and the links mentioned visit: https://bibrainz.com/pod...

45: How Much is Bad Analytics Design Costing You? w/ Mico Yuk

April 02, 2020 08:00 - 25 minutes - 34.4 MB

Free Live Training Register for our upcoming live training at webinars.bidatastorytelling.com and download our FREE 50-page Analytics Design Guide! In this episode, you'll learn: Design is important. Just take a look at some of the Corona Virus visuals out there. In this fun, short episode I discuss how bad design can affect you in ways you may not know! [12:09]  - "Design is one of those things that keeps the cash flow coming when it comes to BI projects." [15:46]  - "You cannot af...

44: Why are Data communities Important? w/ Allen Hillery

February 27, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 94.8 MB

You know me — I love community! Being a part of the BI community has changed my life and it can change your too for the better if you choose the right community, and understand how to use it to your advantage. Listen and learn. Today’s guest is Allen Hillery, editor of Nightingale, a data visualization society journal. Allen describes why community is important and what you can do to give and take within the community. Recently, he interviewed me and wrote a very popular article on Medium...

43: The Guerrilla Approach to your BI Strategy w/ Ankush D’Souza

February 20, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 98.2 MB

I still can’t believe what transpired at the recent BI Data Storytelling (BIDS) Accelerator Workshop—simply because we made the exception of letting in a VIP after enrollment had closed. Why? The VIP desperately expressed his need to learn and implement our BI methodology/framework. He was determined to get it done, and the results he shares are amazing. Today’s guest is Ankush D’Souza, Director of BI at Estée Lauder Companies who is going to show you how to deliver your BI Strategy 'Gorill...

43: The Guerrilla approach to your BI Strategy w/ Ankush D’Souza

February 19, 2020 23:26 - 1 hour - 98.2 MB

I still can’t believe what transpired at the recent BI Data Storytelling (BIDS) Accelerator Workshop—simply because we made an exception of letting in a VIP after enrollment had closed. Why? The VIP desperately expressed his need to learn and implement our BI methodology/framework. He was determined to get it done, and the results he shares are amazing. Today’s guest is Ankush D’Souza, Director of BI at Estée Lauder Companies. Without displaying proprietary data, he delivers the “Gorilla BI...

Guests

Alberto Cairo
2 Episodes
Nancy Duarte
1 Episode