Ep. 28 - Bill Schmarzo: Data Leader & 4x Author: Why Stakeholders Ignore Your Work

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MindSpeaking podcast - by Gilbert Eijkelenboom

Gilbert Eijkelenboom

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As a former professional poker player, you’ll find Gilbert Eijkelenboom wherever data and psychology meet. Gilbert spent his career in Data & Analytics and he’s passionate about it. But too often, people did not listen to his data insights. He saw other Data professionals have the same struggle. Therefore, he founded MindSpeaking, training and coaching 1,000+ Data Scientists & Analysts to communicate with business impact. In 2020, Gilbert published the bestselling book: People Skills for Analytical Thinkers.

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Ep. 28 - Bill Schmarzo: Data Leader & 4x Author: Why Stakeholders Ignore Your Work

MindSpeaking podcast - by Gilbert Eijkelenboom

47 minutes 37 seconds

6 months ago

Ep. 28 - Bill Schmarzo: Data Leader & 4x Author: Why Stakeholders Ignore Your Work

Bill Schmarzo is widely known as The Dean of Big Data. With over 30 years of experience in advanced analytics, BI, and data science, Bill brings a rare combination of technical depth and business insight. He’s a Professor and the author of four books, including The Economics of Data, Analytics, and Digital Transformation and AI & Data Literacy.

In this episode, you’ll learn valuable insights on the human side of data, including:

1. The difference between being data-driven vs. value-driven

2. How to create a truly data-driven culture

3. The impact of generative AI on data science

4. How to better understand the business side of your work

A powerful conversation packed with perspective, practical advice, and a fresh take on what it means to lead with data.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/schmarzo/Big Data MBA: Driving Business Strategies with Data Science: https://shorturl.at/wy1cy

Big Data: Understanding How Data Powers Big Business: https://shorturl.at/zQqOP

The Economics of Data, Analytics, and Digital Transformation: The theorems, laws, and empowerments to guide your organization's digital transformation: https://shorturl.at/i3YUB

AI & Data Literacy: Empowering Citizens of Data Science: https://shorturl.at/CmiXC

The MindSpeaking podcast is about the Human Side of Data. I invite thought leaders to spread their insights about data, communication, and personal development.

Highlights:

01:29 – Learning vs knowledge03:36 – Why Bill had to unlearn BI?05:38 – Why tech teams love the wrong things?08:09 – Rise of ChatGPT: Tech skills still relevant?13:23 – What most people miss about data culture?22:00 – The IKEA effect in data science28:05 – Two tools Bill always uses before building30:40 – Why Bill says no to analytics translators?34:21 – What’s missing in data science education?37:04 – How Bill avoids mental atrophy?