In this episode of The Data Literacy Show, Ben Jones (CEO of Data Literacy) and Alli Torban (Senior Data Literacy Advocate) share what makes a strong AI strategy and guide you through the first steps to building one for your organization.
Topics covered:
What an AI strategy is and the seven important parts of a strong AI strategy
Common mistakes organizations make
The first three practical steps to take when defining your AI strategy
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Episode show notes: http://dataliteracy.com/episode-10
In this episode of The Data Literacy Show, hosts Ben Jones (CEO of Data Literacy) and Alli Torban (Senior Data Literacy Advocate) share the most common training styles (on-demand, live virtual, in-person, hybrid, cohort-based, and project-based) and the pros and cons of each.
Topics covered:
Why on-demand training is great for scalability but often needs added accountability
How live virtual sessions boost real-time engagement but can be draining if poorly scheduled
What makes in-person workshops powerful for retention and connection, despite the higher cost
Why project-based training is the gold standard for applied results, and when it works best
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Episode show notes: http://dataliteracy.com/episode-09
In this episode of The Data Literacy Show, hosts Ben Jones (CEO of Data Literacy) and Alli Torban (Senior Data Literacy Advocate) share 3 smart chart swaps that instantly improve the clarity and impact of your data graphics. Whether you're presenting to executives or designing reports, these quick swaps help your audience grasp what matters.
Topics covered:
Why using two pie charts to show change over time is hard to read, and what to try instead
How small multiples can solve the problems of cluttered stacked bar charts
When to swap a bullet chart for a diverging bar chart to better show performance vs. target
Links mentioned:
Level 1: Learning to See Data on-demand course: learn the building blocks of charts, common types, when to use them, and more.
Episode show notes: http://dataliteracy.com/episode-08
In this episode of The Data Literacy Show, hosts Ben Jones (CEO of Data Literacy) and Alli Torban (Senior Data Literacy Advocate) introduce their newest initiative: Data Freelancers, a vetted marketplace connecting companies with trusted data and AI experts. They share why they built the platform, how it differs from traditional freelance sites, and what companies can expect when hiring top-tier freelance talent for data and AI projects.
Topics covered:
Why the current freelance platforms don’t work for data projects
How Data Freelancers vets and curates talent
What kinds of projects companies can hire for
What to expect when working with a data freelancer
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Episode show notes: http://dataliteracy.com/episode-07
In this episode of The Data Literacy Show, hosts Ben Jones (CEO of Data Literacy) and Alli Torban (Senior Data Literacy Advocate) explore what the best data stories have in common. Drawing from years of experience and the development of their new course, Data Storytelling for IMPACT, they highlight three essential traits that make data stories impactful, memorable, and persuasive.
Topics covered:
- Three essential traits of all great data stories
- Real-world examples
Episode show notes: http://dataliteracy.com/episode-06
In this episode of The Data Literacy Show, hosts Ben Jones (CEO of Data Literacy) and Alli Torban (Senior Data Literacy Advocate) introduce a structured, tool-agnostic framework for analyzing data: the WISDOM Framework. Created by Ben, this four-phase process—Wonder, Shape, Discover, and Mature—helps you think critically, uncover meaningful insights, and turn those insights into action, no matter what tool you use.
Topics covered:
Why data analysis needs more structure.
An overview of the WISDOM framework: Wonder, Shape, Discover, Mature
Tips for making better observations, preparing your data, analyzing for significance, and presenting insights that drive decisions
Episode show notes: http://dataliteracy.com/episode-05
In this episode of The Data Literacy Show, hosts Ben Jones (CEO of Data Literacy) and Alli Torban (Senior Data Literacy Advocate) introduce a smarter, iterative way to build data stories. They share how using small tests at every step of the process—based on the IMPACT framework—can save you time, reduce frustration, and dramatically increase your chances of success.
Topics covered:
Why data storytelling should be iterative, not linear
An overview of the IMPACT framework: Insight, Message, Plan, Align, Clarify, Test
Lightweight testing techniques you can use after each step!
Episode show notes: http://dataliteracy.com/episode-04
In this episode of The Data Literacy Show, hosts Ben Jones (CEO of Data Literacy) and Alli Torban (Senior Data Literacy Advocate) share the basics of Artificial Intelligence (AI). This is a super-simple primer to help you join the AI conversation!
Topics we cover:
If you want to learn more about AI Literacy Fundamentals, take our course or read the book!
Episode show notes: http://dataliteracy.com/episode-03
In this episode of The Data Literacy Show, hosts Ben Jones (CEO of Data Literacy) and Alli Torban (Senior Data Literacy Advocate) explore three essential—but often ignored—traits that separate truly data-savvy professionals from the rest.
Topics we cover:
Ben and Alli share real-world examples of how these traits show up in the workplace, plus insights from the 21 Key Traits of Data & AI Literacy self-assessment.
Episode show notes: http://dataliteracy.com/episode-02
How do you know if your data and AI literacy program is actually working?
In this inaugural episode of The Data Literacy Show, hosts Ben Jones (CEO of Data Literacy) and Alli Torban (Senior Data Literacy Advocate) tackle one of the most pressing questions for organizations embarking on their data and AI literacy journeys: How do you measure success?
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Ben and Alli also share real-world insights from their experience training thousands of people and helping organizations launch their data literacy programs.
Ready to measure your team's data and AI literacy? Tune in for key takeaways and details about the re-launch of our Data Literacy Score team-based assessment.
Subscribe now to never miss an episode, and let’s make data accessible for everyone!
Episode 01 Show Notes: https://dataliteracy.com/episode-01
Welcome to The Data Literacy Show — the podcast that helps organizations build, measure, and level up their data and AI literacy. The show is hosted by Ben Jones, co-founder and CEO of Data Literacy, and Alli Torban, Senior Data Literacy Advocate, and we want to share everything we've learned from years of training thousands of people across industries in data and AI literacy.
In each episode, we’ll share actionable tips, resources, and insights to help you strengthen your own data and AI literacy programs. From assessing your team’s knowledge to uncovering key attitudes and behaviors of successful teams, we’ll cover the topics that matter most, including avoiding common pitfalls like ineffective data storytelling.
The show is for executives, managers, or those on the learning and development team. We hope you join us!
Show Notes: https://dataliteracy.com/data-literacy-show-trailer
