
Data Ideas Podcast
The Data Ideas podcast shares what analytics makes possible, by honoring great work and the individuals that do it.
Latest episodes

Oct 6, 2022 • 54min
The Truth About Chart Selection!
The fifth episode in our podcast features a recording of the fifth session in the "IMPACTFUL ANALYTICS" series broadcast on LinkedIn Live by Data Ideas. This series featured data leaders making a real impact! Episode #5 features an interview with Kavita Behera, author of #TheWeeklyChart Kavita is a leader in the data visualization community. Every week, she creates an original infographic paying tribute to a particular chart type. Her unique work stands out from other guides -- as it regularly includes stunning visuals created for each chart variation, intuitive explanations of how to use them and practical examples applying real use-cases. Don't miss this interview with Kavita!

Sep 29, 2022 • 1h 6min
Designing All-Star Dashboards: A Case Study in Supply Chain
The fourth episode in our podcast features a recording of the fourth session in the "IMPACTFUL ANALYTICS" series broadcast on LinkedIn Live by Data Ideas. This series featured data leaders making a real impact! Jeremy Anderson is a data visualization expert, using his skills to make an impact in the supply chain field. In this session, Jeremy will walk through a supply chain dashboard case-study. He'll explain the key elements to include & recommend opportunities to apply data visualization best practices.

Sep 22, 2022 • 1h 7min
Instant Wins Using Excel for Data Analytics
The third episode in our podcast features a recording of the third session in the "IMPACTFUL ANALYTICS" series broadcast on LinkedIn Live by Data Ideas. This series featured data leaders making a real impact! "Instant Results Using Excel for Data Analytics" featured Matt Brattin, Founder of TMB Analytics and author of "Excel for Analytics." Overview of the session topic: Matt Brattin is a VP Analytics for a software company and owner of TMB Analytics. He is also author of the popular guide "Excel for Analytics." Matt will show us his guide and walk us through how Excel can still be more impactful than ever in the data analytics field. You'll leave ready to make an instant impact at your organization using Excel!

Sep 15, 2022 • 1h 4min
Getting Results from Data Science in Green Tech
The second episode in our new podcast features a recording of the second session in the "IMPACTFUL ANALYTICS" series broadcast on LinkedIn Live by Data Ideas. This series featured data leaders making a real impact! "Getting Results from Data Science in Green Tech" featured Data Scientist Dr. Kinga Stryszowska-Hill, Ph.D. Overview of the session topic: The benefits of the remarkable climate resilience work being done by Kinga Stryszowska-Hill, Ph.D. are many. From increasing long-term sustainability of our communities, to saving long-term costs and benefiting our overall environment, her work is one of the most impactful applications of data science in existence. Tune in to this episode to learn more about Kinga's approach to data science! BONUS: If you want to learn more about using R for data science, you won't want to miss this!

Sep 8, 2022 • 1h 6min
Critical Tactics for Presenting Data at the Executive Level
The first episode in our new podcast features a recording of the first session in the "IMPACTFUL ANALYTICS" series broadcast on LinkedIn Live by Data Ideas. This series featured data leaders making a real impact! "Critical Tactics for Presenting Data at the Executive Level" featured Chris Tauber, Editor, Data for Execs Magazine Overview of the session topic: Small changes in approach to how data is presented in business presentations can make a big impact. Poorly presented data can result in an uninterested, confused audience. While well presented data often commands attention from key stakeholders and serves as a catalyst for transformation. Join this interview with Chris to learn how anyone can present impactful data.