The Effective Statistician - in association with PSI 3 personal stories of how soft skills have helped me as a statistician
Mar 27, 2025
Dive into the transformative power of soft skills in statistics. Discover why traditional terms may be misleading and what they should be replaced with. Learn how trust can be established in just 15 minutes and hear a tale of a data visualization that received a standing ovation. Experience a negotiation win that redefined value perception. Explore how being part of a community can cultivate these essential skills, ultimately enhancing your impact as a statistician.
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Human Skills
- "Soft skills" are misnamed; call them human or leadership skills.
- These skills encompass communication, trust-building, and negotiation.
Building Trust
- Alexander Schacht needed phase 3 tables held by a medic.
- Building trust and finding common ground secured access in 15 minutes.
Data Visualization Innovation
- Alexander Schacht innovated data visualization for an advisory board.
- His scatter plots showing patient data earned ovations and more resources.
