The Joe Reis Show Freestyle Fridays - Bridge Skills w/ Eevamaija Virtanen
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Jan 24, 2025 Eevamaija Virtanen, a data expert from Helsinki, discusses her insights at Data Day Texas. She emphasizes the essential 'bridge skills' needed in data management to solve long-standing industry challenges. The conversation navigates the importance of emotional intelligence and trust in organizations, contrasting societal structures in Finland and the U.S., and highlights the need for adaptability in a changing workforce. Eevamaija also explores how AI impacts employment and the critical role of human qualities in shaping the future.
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Bridge Skills: A Human-Centric Approach to Data Challenges
- Eevamaija Virtanen discusses "bridge skills," a concept addressing persistent data industry challenges like silos and data quality.
- She emphasizes human factors and systemic thinking over purely technical solutions.
Bridge Skills Definition
- Bridge skills are needed to connect different elements, such as brain hemispheres, today and future work, and different functions or people.
- These skills are crucial for navigating the complexities of data ecosystems and fostering collaboration.
Managing Human Factors
- Focus on managing human factors like emotions and stakeholder relationships.
- Build trust and psychological safety within the organization as the "glue" for success.