Make Data Talk

Apologies for the provocative title, but while dashboards are powerful visualisation tools, unfortunately they are not a silver bullet for all things data storytelling. In this episode, Dr Selena Fisk explains why dashboards should not become the "be all and end all" when it comes to data storytelling, and how to avoid the pitfalls of set-and-forget dashboards.  Connect with Selena at https://www.linkedin.com/in/selenafisk/

A question often encountered with data is the ethical considerations we need to be aware of when collecting, using and interpreting data. In this episode, Dr. Selena Fisk dives into actionable strategies for ethical data use and how you can avoid common pitfalls in data storytelling to build trust and credibility. Other episodes mentioned: Data Biases   Take the data diagnostic here: Coporates: https://www.selenafisk.com/corporates Schools: https://www.selenafisk.com/schools   Connect with Selena at https://www.linkedin.com/in/selenafisk/          

Do you have one or two people in your organisation who are responsible for many of the key operations when it comes to data? Have you considered what would happen if they were to leave or become unwell?  In this episode, Dr Selena Fisk talks about 'key person risk', what it means for organisations in terms of data and how you can proactively plan for and minimise it in your teams and organisations. Other episodes mentioned in this episode: Data democracies   Connect with Selena at https://www.linkedin.com/in/selenafisk/https://selenafisk.com/podcast

Do you find yourself looking at data and only seeing the things that went wrong or need to improve?  In this week's Make Data Talk episode, I show you how to think like a bronze medallist when it comes data, so you can see all the things that went right in order for you and your team to have gotten onto that proverbial podium in the first place. Connect with Selena at https://www.linkedin.com/in/selenafisk/

We're often quite good at using pre-decision data to inform our next actions, but what about post-decision data? How often do you stop and reflect on post-decision data and actually use it for action? In this episode, Dr Selena Fisk talks about the difference between pre-decision and post-decision data, and how to upskill your team to ensure they're reflecting on post-decision data effectively.   Previous episodes mentioned: Data informed vs data driven Baseline data Trends and insights   Take the data diagnostic here: Coporates: https://www.selenafisk.com/corporates Schools: https://www.selenafisk.com/schools   Connect with Selena at https://www.linkedin.com/in/selenafisk/  

Are you looking to lead data informed change in your organisation but not sure how to get to that critical buy in from your team?  In this episode, Dr Selena Fisk talks about the notion of a 'Tipping point' and how to recognise those members of your team who will be your assests when leading data informed change.    Connect with Selena at https://www.linkedin.com/in/selenafisk/

How many times have you looked at data, noticed something and thought 'oh that's interesting'? Content warning: This episode is a bit of a rant! Dr Selena Fisk needs you to stop with the 'interesting' data. Check out this week's episode for the reasons why, and what you should actually be focussing on instead when looking at data.    Connect with Selena: at https://www.linkedin.com/in/selenafisk/ sign up to her monthly newsletter at selenafisk.com check out her other podcast, 'A Beautiful Mind'.      

Are you making the most of your meeting times when it comes to data? In an age of meetings for meetings' sake, don't be that person!  In this episode, Dr Selena Fisk provides some strategies for the best practice when using data in your meetings, to ensure you get the most value out of this time with your team and get to the action of data storytelling.    Connect with Selena: at https://www.linkedin.com/in/selenafisk/ sign up to her monthly newsletter at selenafisk.com check out her other podcast, 'A Beautiful Mind'.  

Who remembers the infamous hip gyrating, truly visceral celebration Dean Boxall, coach of the Australian swimming team, gave at the Tokyo Olympics after Ariarne Titmus won gold in the 400m freestyle? Well it turns out, listening to him give a keynote address is even more inspiring.  In this episode, Dr Selena Fisk reflects on Dean Boxall's coaching style and what elite level coaches can teach us about leadership, measuring progress and showing high levels of care for the people in our teams.  Connect with Selena: at https://www.linkedin.com/in/selenafisk/ sign up to her monthly newsletter at selenafisk.com check out her other podcast, 'A Beautiful Mind'.  

There's no denying, it can be time consuming to ensure robust data collection processes are in place in an organisation. But often we don't stop to appreciate the time this initial investment can save us.  In this episode, Dr Selena Fisk gives some air time to a little talked about benefit of data plans and data collection - the time it saves us. Tune in for 4 key ways data can save you time.    Connect with Selena: at https://www.linkedin.com/in/selenafisk/ sign up to her monthly newsletter at selenafisk.com check out her other podcast, 'A Beautiful Mind'.