Data Driven Leadership

Education change-makers know that when data empowers, it’s much more powerful than data that merely meets compliance requirements.

Chief Information Officer for the Georgia Department of Education, Dr. Keith Osburn, and Chief Data Officer Nicholas Handville are doing just that by giving data back to educators across the state in formats that facilitate its use as a valuable decision-making tool.

In this episode, they share how they’re providing accessible, timely, and actionable data products that teachers and education leaders can use to make the best decisions for their students. They explain the critical role of system interoperability, modernizing data infrastructure, and establishing trust with all stakeholders.

Throughout the conversation, we explore tangible ways data reshapes educational landscapes by shifting from a compliance to a value-driven model, particularly post-COVID. Keith and Nicholas emphasize the need for an accessible approach tailored to support schools and districts regardless of their starting capacity.

In this episode, you will learn:

• The importance of enabling system interoperability
• How to shift data’s purpose from compliance to empowerment
• What modernization means for educational data and infrastructure

Collecting good data is only half the battle.

The next major hurdle?

Getting that data into the hands of the people who need it.

Data Quality Campaign (DQC) Executive Vice President Paige Kowalski is on a mission to do just that: Get education data to students, families, and educators.

As a first-generation college student herself, Paige understands the high stakes of making informed decisions about post-secondary education. She joins us to share her insights on the need for accessible and reliable data to guide students and parents through the complex journey from high school to college and beyond.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How longitudinal data empowers students and educators
• The importance of easy access to educational data
• Why data-driven leaders need to embrace risk

Data is not just a tool. It’s a transformative force, shaping our present and defining our future.

As we reflect on season three, host Jess Carter reveals how the power of data extends far beyond the business realm. From unemployment mitigation to sports innovation, data serves as a guiding force for positive change in every facet of our lives.

We’re also looking forward to what’s next for the podcast: an education mini-series with Dr. Curt Merlau. He’ll shed light on how policy is influenced, the players involved, and the role of data in policy formation.

Whether or not you’re in the education space, this mini-series will provide new perspective on data-driven innovation. You don’t want to miss it!

In this episode, you will learn:

• What to expect from the upcoming education mini-series with Dr. Curt Merlau
• Jess’s takeaways from each episode of season three
• How data acts as a transformative force in every facet of our lives

Data-driven decisions are the future of employment.

In this conversation, Indiana Department of Workforce Development Chief of Staff Josh Richardson shares how data can shape employment strategies and personal career paths.

Josh shares his journey of working on the development of Pivot, an innovative tool designed to empower individuals experiencing job loss. He explains the importance of data sharing, collaboration, and feedback in launching the tool.

Throughout the conversation, we explore the intersection of data, leadership, and public policy in Indiana's approach to workforce readiness.

In this episode, you will learn:

• How Indiana's DWD is leveraging data to connect people with jobs
• How to manage skeptical feedback (and why it’s actually a good thing)
• How to minimize the effort required by users to achieve meaningful outcomes

Ten years of determination led Nick Elam, assistant professor and program director at Ball State University and consultant for the Canadian Elite Basketball League, to change the future of a 130-year-old institution: the game of basketball.

In 2007, he realized that over-reliance on the clock in the fourth quarter brought even the most exciting basketball game to a grinding halt. Nick introduced a (literal) game-changing concept based on data and focused on enhancing the excitement of the game's conclusion, which became known as the Elam Ending.

In this conversation, Nick shares how he developed the Elam Ending and the dedicated years of perseverance required to see his vision from concept to the court. He explains the importance of speaking in terms of outcomes, incorporating feedback, and remaining patient in the face of resistance and disinterest—and how these concepts translate into leadership of any type.

In this episode, you will learn:

• How to overcome resistance and disinterest in implementing change
• How to incorporate feedback while staying true to your vision
• How to translate data into tangible benefits

A sports-like approach to work can keep teams enthused and motivated. Gamifying your team’s day-to-day could be the boost needed to reach the next big milestone.

In this conversation, Resultant Client Success Leader Preston Howell dives into a concept called the Great Game of Business (GGOB), which brings financial and business literacy and transparency to every employee in an organization through an exciting sports-like environment.

Preston highlights the importance of data and business metrics comprehension for employees, which is essential for questioning and improving outcomes. He shares how telling the stories behind the numbers along with balancing the financials is part of keeping a business thriving. From managing PTO spikes to the nuanced impact of sick time on revenue, we cover the strategies for smarter forecasting.

In this episode, you will learn:

• How to empower team members through open-book management
• How to drive change with minigames and creative incentives
• How to effectively communicate data and impact

The speed of your business intelligence can make or break success in any fast-paced environment.

Businesses that tap into the power of real-time data easily stay ahead of the competition.

In this episode, Tinybird co-founder Jorge Sancha shares his insights on the impact real-time data has on business leadership making informed decisions. He dives into the compounding effect of real-time analytics and automation on revenue. Jorge also provides guidance on conveying the value proposition of data warehouses to leadership.

In this episode, you will learn:

• How real-time data revolutionizes decision-making
• How to use data warehouses to unlock the power of historical insights
• How to turn data into revenue with the right infrastructure

In this episode of Data Driven Leadership, Donatos Pizza CIO Steven Graves details how he calmly navigates the intersection of tech and business amidst the feverish pace of both.

Steven shares with host Jess Carter stories and lessons learned throughout his impressive career—including building a major retailer’s first e-commerce site on a limited budget and turning it into a $400 million success story.

Steven says the tech part is the easy part; it’s organizational change management that can make or break a transformation’s success. The conversation includes mastering empathy, winning hearts, and nurturing change champions within your organization.

In this episode, you will learn:

• How to effectively embrace change and advancements in AI
• How to drive transformational initiatives with empathy
• How to leverage data to listen to and delight your customers

The heart of data-driven decision-making lies in understanding the purpose behind the numbers—why we collect specific data and how it can drive our missions forward.

No one understands this more than Peter Krombach, director of data operations, governance & engagement at the Indiana Department of Health. His journey in the public health sector has taught him that collaboration and the strategic use of data save time and lead to truly impactful outcomes.

In this conversation, Peter and host Jess Carter dissect the priorities and action steps of data-driven leaders in the public sector. Peter shares how building a community with your team that values camaraderie, mutual understanding, and the blending of diverse skills can markedly retain talent and drive success.

If you're an executive leader looking to transform your organization's data culture, press play to hear insights on creating shared understanding in projects, blending public health and data skills, and nurturing a data-centric culture that thrives on collaboration and innovation.

In this episode, you will learn:

• How to confront fear and embrace feedback to drive data-centric innovation
• How to take a human-centered approach to data-driven leadership
• How to effectively initiate a shift toward becoming a data-driven organization

This episode discusses the groundbreaking lawsuit just filed by The New York Times against OpenAI and Microsoft for copyright infringement, citing allegations of using millions of articles without payment or permission in the training and operating of their Ai tools. 

Jess Carter breaks it down in simple, relatable terms; shares an eye-opening conversation she had with ChatGPT about its sources; and points out the actions all data-driven leaders need to take now to treat their data as an asset and define and ensure their policies about the use of AI in their organizations. 

Sources mentioned, plus two new articles about the suit: 

Hannah Malmstrom “10 AI Best Practices for Businesses: Using AI Safely and Ethically.” 

Dillon Michael White Instagram reel @dillonmichaelwhite 

The New York Times: “The Times Sues OpenAI and Microsoft Over A.I. Use of Copyrighted Work” 

MSN: “New York Times sues OpenAI, Microsoft in copyright clash” 

‘Tis the season to be jolly… and to set your sights on the new year.

In this festive edition of #DataDrivenLeadership, host Jess Carter and producer Chelsea Gill share their insights, reflections, and resolutions for the new year. From discussing New Year's resolutions to habit tracking, they delve into the power of data in their everyday lives, sprinkled with some holiday cheer.

They also share their hopes and dreams for the podcast in 2024, hoping to hear inspiring stories from you about how the podcast has impacted and transformed your data journey.

If you’d like to share how the show has helped or inspired you, send a note to

Jess Carter on LinkedIn.

In this episode, you will learn:

• How to realistically approach New Year’s resolutions
• How to leverage data for meaningful progress
• Practical tips for setting and tracking goals

In our fast-paced world, software tools and professionals have grown increasingly specialized and fragmented. However, we’re now shifting toward integrated solutions and data generalists.

Tarush Aggarwal, a seasoned data engineer and CEO of 5X, has witnessed firsthand the transformation of the data industry. From working on data problems for large organizations to leading a 100-person data team at WeWork, Tarush has experienced several shifts in the industry.

In this episode, you’ll learn about the rise of the data generalist, the importance of having the right tooling in place, and the benefits of fully managed, end-to-end data platforms. Tarush also explores the challenges of fragmentation and the allure of best-in-breed solutions to help you understand the secrets to effective data management and how it impacts the success of a business.

In this episode, you will learn:

• How to embrace the rise of the data generalist
• How to move beyond fragmented data management
• How to boost ROI by building a cohesive data platform

In this episode, Dr. Jake Wall demonstrates the importance of data-driven decision-making in conservation efforts. He shares how his organization uses data to combat ivory poaching, address human-wildlife conflict, and bridge the gap between ecologists and policymakers. Additionally, he explains how a game-changing app has transformed data collection and made it accessible to others, contributing to a better understanding of elephant habitats.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How data reveals the ecological roles elephants play
• How data monitoring frameworks contribute to ecosystem health
• How collaboration amplifies the power of data

Data-driven doesn’t mean robotic.

In fact, using data in client experience and employee engagement actually helps you understand people more deeply. By leveraging data, leaders can make informed decisions while keeping the human connection at the forefront.

In this episode, Resultant CEO Greg Layok shares his leadership experience and the importance of data-driven approaches. He emphasizes the necessity of putting people over processes in management, and he advocates for Agile principles as guiding principles for behavior, trusting teams, and providing them with the autonomy to excel.

In this episode, you will learn:

• How using data enhances empathy and inclusivity in decision-making
• How embracing an exploratory mindset in business leads to innovation and growth
• How prioritizing people over processes is critical to effective leadership

Numerous healthcare professionals strive to enhance patient outcomes; with the advent of conversational AI, this goal is becoming a reality. This innovative technology converts intricate data into groundbreaking discoveries and accelerates progress in the healthcare field.

In this episode, host Jess Carter sits down with Authenticx Chief Evangelist Leslie Pagel to discuss the revolutionary changes conversational AI data brings to the healthcare sector. In their conversation, you’ll hear Leslie share how providers use AI to listen to service call logs, gain unprecedented insights, and refine patient care. The result is a novel approach to prioritizing customer needs in the healthcare industry.

In this episode, you will learn:

• What conversational AI is, and how the healthcare industry is using it to improve patient outcomes
• How to leverage data for healthcare professionals
• How to prioritize patient needs with data-backed storytelling

In today's age of information overload, merely presenting data doesn’t reach your audience. To engage them, we need to weave data into compelling, authentic stories.

As we wrap up Season 2, our host, Jess Carter reflects on the insights she’s learned both from our guests and from personal experience about how to better tell data-driven stories.

You’ll discover not just the art, but the heart of data-driven storytelling, ensuring yours resonates deeply, authentically, and convincingly with your audience.

In this episode, you will learn:

• Why the story doesn’t end with the project
• How to thoughtfully convey information while inviting dialogue
• Why the data doesn’t tell the story for you

Managing IT costs is a big challenge for organizations that handle large amounts of data, but shifting to a cloud infrastructure can help with some of those pains.

In this episode, host Jess Carter talks with Fred Gottman, Senior Manager at Resultant, about the field of cloud infrastructure. The conversation focuses on data-driven leadership and the benefits, challenges, and differences of cloud infrastructure from traditional IT management.

Since cloud computing did not exist 20 years ago, it’s still a pain point for organizations who don’t have the resources to make the switch. Whether you are in IT or another department within your organization, this conversation is relevant for the overall success of the business.

In this episode, you will learn:

• The benefits and challenges when transitioning to cloud infrastructure
• Why you should focus on data-driven leadership and how technology serves a business
• Steps to take in order to have a smooth migration process

What if the futuristic world of generative AI is closer to the public sector than you think? 🚀

In this episode of Data Driven Leadership, host Jess Carter engages with Chris Hein, director of customer engineering for the SLED team at Google. Together, they illuminate the path of Generative AI as it shapes aspects of public life like education, privacy, and efficiency.

Chris shares his firsthand experience, unveiling the innovations and real-world applications that are transforming how governments leverage data. From tech enthusiasts to public sector professionals, this episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about the cutting-edge intersection of AI and government.

Don't miss this opportunity to peek into the future with one of the industry's leading voices.

Listen as we uncover:

• How generative AI and data can be used in the public sector
• How using generative AI and data can improve early childhood education
• Privacy and security concerns and solutions for using generative AI in the public sector

Imagine classrooms where lessons evolve in real-time, tailored to each student's unique learning style and pace.

In this episode of Data Driven Leadership, host Jess Carter digs in to the importance of data literacy in education with Curt Merlau, director of public sector education at Resultant. Together, they explore the journey of using and understanding data to shape the future of education.

Curt’s background as a former teacher gives him a unique ability to pull back the curtain and share firsthand insights into the advancements and practical applications that are revolutionizing the way educational institutions harness data. Whether you're an edtech aficionado, an educational leader, or an interested citizen, this episode offers a compelling glimpse into the possibilities in store for education.

Tune in to discover the future of learning with one of the sector's foremost experts.

Listen as we uncover:

• The importance of data literacy and how the right data mindset can improve education
• What the future of education holds
• How we can lead the next generation of students to successful career paths by harnessing data

(Check out the Indiana Graduates Prepared to Succeed (GPS) Dashboard mentioned in the episode here.)

Ever wondered how data can tell captivating stories?

In this episode, host Jess Carter dives into the nuanced world of data-driven storytelling with master communicator Christopher Chin to unveil the secrets behind crafting compelling presentations and leaving a lasting impression with your audience.

Known for his accomplishments as a programmer, analyst, and entrepreneur, Chin carved out a unique path as a data journalist before launching his own consulting venture, The Hidden Speaker, aimed at enhancing workplace communication.

This podcast delves into Chin's journey and reveals the tactics he’s employed to master the art of effective data communication. Discover how to craft compelling presentations, communicate confidently, and turn numbers into memorable narratives.

Listen as we uncover:

• Techniques for weaving narratives within data-rich presentations
• Strategies for enhancing your communication delivery
• The secret behind creating memorable stories and avoiding monotonous points

Sometimes making a change is the necessary step you need to take in order to propel your organization to the next level. With change can come resistance, which is usually rooted in fear.

In this episode, host Jess Carter talks with Resultant Director of Organizational Change Management Allison Grayson about why organizational change management is important and how companies can successfully implement something many people fear: change.

In this episode, you will learn:

• The importance of digital transformations and replacing legacy systems
• How to approach organizational change management for your team
• Why organizational health and clear strategies are crucial to successful change management

"Use data on the front end to make decisions on what you want to go do...use it on the back end for that program efficacy as well...it should be a day-to-day thing for nonprofits to be looking at and leveraging their data.” - Michael Schmierer

In this episode, Jess talks with seasoned consultants Amy Pipher and Michael Schmierer about the critical role data plays in driving impact and ensuring long-term sustainability for nonprofits.

Together, Amy and Michael shed light on the importance of truly understanding the mission and values of an organization. By aligning data analysis with these fundamental principles, nonprofits can identify gaps and business problems that hinder their progress.

In this episode, you will learn:

• How to use data in a nonprofit sector
• The role of nonprofit boards and how they impact nonprofit success
• How to leverage data for program efficacy and donor interests

Most business leaders want to make data-driven decisions. But preventing silos and navigating complicated, time-intensive data transformations to unlock clear answers? That’s a whole different level.

In this episode, host Jess Carter talks with Coalesce CEO and co-founder Armon Petrossian about how data transformation is evolving in fascinating ways, thanks to cloud data warehousing and automation in the analytics space. Armon shares how his customers leverage these new data capabilities every day to make more thoughtful, data-backed decisions. (Spoiler: It’s data magic.)

In this episode, you will learn:

• Why data silos are the biggest hindrance to successful analytics and data transformation
• How to excel in data cleansing; Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) processes; and data governance
• What the demand for data access and manipulation means for the future

Data drives positive outcomes nonprofit organizations just as much as in for-profit enterprises. Nonprofits can leverage data to make a real difference in communities and the lives of individuals.

In this episode, we take a deep dive into an innovative project lead by Stephanie Fritz and Denise Luster at the United Way. Specifically, this project harnesses the power of data to improve the lives of people in the community. Senior Director of Strategic Research and Analytics Stephanie and Chief Strategic Intelligence and Information Officer Denise have been instrumental in forging a unique partnership with the State of Indiana to better understand the needs and outcomes of individuals who use community organization services.

Stephanie and Denise worked on this groundbreaking project for several years and bring a wealth of experience to the table. In this episode they discuss the intricacies of collaborating with nonprofits to gather valuable data and developing a tool that safeguards client information while complying with strict regulations.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• How to uncover the benefits of utilizing data-driven methods within the nonprofit sector
• The need for data literacy among organizations supporting disadvantaged communities
• About the obstacles faced when gathering and consolidating data from various origins

“Being curious and wanting to understand what's driving something is a key trait for successful CFOs.”

—Matt Tischler

In this episode, we explore the importance of scalability and flexibility in data analysis and how CFOs can leverage data and analytics to make better-informed decisions. Our guest Matt Tischler is the Chief Financial Officer at RuffleButts, a retail, apparel and fashion company.

Matt shares his knowledge and experience in the field of data analytics and how he uses his unique skill sets to solve complex business problems. He also shares how understanding data infrastructure and relational databases is essential for CFOs to answer complex questions.

Listen to learn about the challenges he faced while working with NetSuite and how he leveraged Coalesce to quickly map and update historical data. You’ll also learn how he improved data reporting while developing a roadmap and guidelines for his team to follow.

In this episode, you will learn:

• How understanding data infrastructure and databases is essential for successful CFOs
• The importance of scalability and flexibility in data analysis
• Why curiosity and determination are vital amongst CFOs

Have you ever heard the myths about data-driven leadership in the healthcare industry? That it's too hard to implement, that initiatives don't lead to meaningful results, or that reliable data is hard to come by? Hannah Anderson debunks those myths and shows how constructive discernment, leadership, and decision-making can be effective tools in your healthcare practice.

Hannah is a passionate healthcare professional and lecturer at the University of Kentucky's Physician Assistant program. With a trauma and general surgery background, she has firsthand experience in the challenges and complexities of patient care. Her dedication to improving patient outcomes through data-driven leadership and constructive discernment has made her a sought-after voice within the medical community. As an advocate for balancing guidelines with critical thinking, Hannah believes in fostering a sense of service among healthcare providers. Her dynamic approach to teaching and commitment to empowering future medical professionals make her an invaluable asset in shaping the future of healthcare.

In this episode, you will learn how to:

• Revolutionize data-driven patient care through the implementation of electronic medical records.
• Strengthen patient-provider relationships by embracing patient-informed care and fostering trust.
• Conquer fear and use setbacks as opportunities for personal and professional growth in healthcare.

When workforce development expert Todd Hurst discovered Indiana's complex, messy workforce resource ecosystem, he set out to create a trusted clearinghouse to help employers and individuals navigate the system. Along the way, he uncovered surprising data solutions and promising practices.

In this episode, you’ll hear Todd share the latest on the Talent Resource Navigator and how this platform has transformed the workforce. The Navigator serves as a statewide resource database, indexed by the specific work of individuals and including an “on-demand” element that brings customer support to the talent development space. Listen to learn more about Todd’s goal of breaking down some of the existing silos within the workforce and how his dream has become reality.

In this episode, you will learn:

• How the Talent Resource Navigator is helping employers, communities, and individuals navigate the workforce development landscape
• Strategies to break existing silos and create meaningful outcomes for individuals in the workforce
• How employers and community partners can be co-creators of talent and bridge the talent attainment gap in Indiana

Eager to learn more about Indiana's talent and workforce development landscape, Executive Director of the Institute for Workforce Excellence at the Indiana Chamber Todd Hurst set out to tackle the challenge of work-based learning systems across the state. Through research and analysis, he discovered a lack of available data that could accurately measure the success of work-based learning. This spurred conversations between various partners to discover solutions and implement change.

In this episode, you’ll hear how Todd's work has been instrumental in helping to bridge the gap between work experience and work-based learning. Listen in to learn more about how organizations can leverage data, or get data they lack, to inform decisions.

In this episode, you will learn:

• The difference between work experience and work-based learning
• How to accurately measure data to move things forward
• How to leverage data to enhance state policy

Driven by her mission to shake things up, Jess Carter embarked on a journey to discover what it means to be a data-driven leader through this podcast. As we wrap up our first season, we’re flipping the script and interviewing Jess about what she’s learned so far.

Jess is passionate about helping people make data-driven decisions and providing tactical advice for businesses. Through interviewing experts, she’s gained insight into the power of alignment, data strategy, and being willing to pivot.

Listen in to hear Jess’s encouragement for all aspects of your data journey.

In this episode, you will learn:

• Can I trust the data I have?
• How can I make sure to use feedback to succeed?
• What strategies can I use to make the best data-driven decisions?

Are you a data-driven leader looking to unlock improved efficiency, engagement, and decision-making? Manually assembling data can be a time-consuming and labor-intensive process. If you're feeling the pain of not achieving your desired results, then this episode is for you.

To quickly implement a data-driven leadership solution, Resultant CEO Mark Caswell balances academia and action, helping companies confront their data-driven problems and find success.

But what does that mean?

In this episode, Mark shares how to transform your data into actionable insights and where to begin your data transformation project. Here’s a hint—it’s not about the big bang and more about the big picture.

In this episode, you will learn:

• The dangers of big bang data: what to avoid when using data and technology in data-driven leadership
• How to design the right way to teach data-driven leadership
• The importance of solving what’s in front of you versus trying to solve everything

Data projects in the public sector are often complicated, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t important or should be postponed.

Josh Wakefield, VP of public sector services at Resultant, has dedicated the last 15 years of his career to the public sector, helping agencies implement solutions and leverage data to inform decision-making and improve outcomes.

In this episode, Josh and Jess explore the challenges of data-driven leadership in the public sector. Along the way, you’ll learn ways to navigate the complex environment and still achieve meaningful, cumulative progress to leverage data more effectively and drive better outcomes for citizens.

Anyone who’s undergone a data migration project knows they almost never get done as quickly as everyone hopes. Along the way, you may find out the process is more complex than expected, what you started to build wasn’t what you needed, or that you don’t have leadership buy-in.

That doesn’t always have to be the case, though. Texas Mutual underwent a complex data migration project and completed it well ahead of schedule.

In this episode, you’ll hear first from Brian Vinson, client success leader at Resultant, as he unpacks the basics of cloud migration. Then later, you’ll hear from experts Michael Tantrum, data pipeline specialist at Resultant, and Roger Humecky, the VP of data analytics and data engineering at Texas Mutual, as they walk you through their cloud implementation journey. Join us if you’re considering transformation at an organizational level to become data-driven and want to know how to skip a few decades to get there.

"In today's world, Chat GPT helps us stay in the 'goldilocks period' of the Internet, where we can find trustworthy information and synthesize what's right and what's wrong." - Josh Wakefield Join Josh Wakefield, VP of Public Sector Services, and me as we dive into the possibilities of ChatGPT and its impacts on data-driven leadership. 

Building a Data Warehouse the Agile Way

Late project deliveries, constantly changing requirements, rework and reengineering—these are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to data warehouse problems. The root lies below the surface in your approach, the people you involve, and the tools you use.

Resultant’s VP of Data Services Will Grey and National Sales Director Michael Tantrum join the show to break down the problems that kill data warehouse projects.

Will shares how to arrive at a single source of truth in your data and explains the benefits of a modern data warehouse. Then we feature a webinar in which Michael gives advice on how to begin a data warehousing project.

You can’t avoid risks. You can only plan for them.

This is one of Susan Schramm’s cornerstone pieces of advice when it comes to data transformation. As Founder of Go To Market Impact, a firm specializing in de-risking data strategy, her advice is well worth taking.

In this episode, you’ll hear an excerpt from a webinar where Susan shares why data modernization projects fail and how to de-risk them. She also warns against common mistakes she’s seen clients make when leading a data transformation.

Kyle Roberts, Client Success Leader at Resultant, also joins us to help with our Solution on the Spot. He emphasizes the importance of identifying a clear goal, generating meaningful data, and translating technical work into actionable insights.

Digital transformations may seem like the obvious path to the future of IT. However, 28% of executives still see them as a cost center and 29% believe data proving their ROI is hard to find, according to Altimeter. If your organization has yet to take on a digital transformation, how do you get your executives on board?

Caterina Luppi, CIO at D.C. Bar, is here to help and shares insights on her organization’s data transformation journey. She not only talks about how she justified needing it, but also how they planned for success and how they overcame obstacles during implementation.

Michael Tantrum, National Sales Director at Resultant, also joins the show to Solution on the Spot. He shares how to get started with a digital transformation, how to recognize value quickly, and which common pitfalls to avoid.

To learn how to generate real value quickly, press play.

Inaccurate data isn’t just a headache, it’s a profit killer. Bad data costs companies 12% of their revenue, according to Experian. If you’re ready to start (or continue) your data transformation, Paola Saibene and Jon Sakanai are here to help.

Paola is the Principal Consultant of Data Governance Practice at Resultant. She helps with our Solution on the Spot and shares key principles for diving into data governance.

Then Jon, former Business Intelligence Manager at Colorado Housing and Finance Authority, shares his story to put the theory into practice. You’ll hear an excerpt from a webinar where he explains how his team went from manual data warehouse releases a couple times a year to automatic releases multiple times a month. He discusses lessons learned as well as results he experienced from this digital transformation.

Companies whose executives champion analytics are 77% more likely to exceed their business goals, according to a recent survey. Executive sponsorship is vital to organizational change. So how do you get C-Suite buy-in for your data initiatives?

In Solution on the Spot, Anna Peterson, BI practice lead at Resultant, emphasizes the importance of starting with the why behind requests you receive and initiatives you lead.

Then we hear from Tableau Visionaries (Zen Masters) Joshua Milligan and Bridget Cogley. They walk us through their approach to data projects, emphasize the importance of soft skills as a data consultant, and share how to collaborate with executives most effectively.

Whether you’re struggling to collaborate with your C-Suite or you’re an executive yourself, this episode will equip you with the best practices you need to take full advantage of your data.

In 2018, Major League Baseball recorded its lowest attendance in 15 years. Unfortunately, the years that followed haven’t looked much better. But ballparks may be unlocking a strategy that can turn these trends around: data analytics.

Data analytics isn’t new to the baseball world, but the amount of data teams can now collect—and how fast they can collect it—opens up a host of new possibilities. Scaling their data analytics starts with building a meaningful foundation.

To kick off this episode, Brittany Goodwin, data modeler at Resultant, shares how to start your data strategy on the right foot. Through Solution on the Spot, she  explains the importance of defining the problem you want to solve with your data.

Machelle Noel, manager of analytic systems at Texas Rangers Baseball Club, shares how these concepts have played out for her team. She explains how they leveraged data to enhance the fan experience. By starting with a strategic data assessment framework, the team efficiently scaled their analytics program.

Patient experience is receiving 88% of healthcare’s investment in digital transformation, according to a recent study by Deloitte. Why? Because data has incredible potential to drive phenomenal patient experience.

In the healthcare world, there are a lot of hurdles to achieving an environment that meets industry requirements as well as organizational goals. We’re bringing in healthcare data experts to share their experience in digital transformation.

In this episode, you’ll hear from:

• Michael Schwarz, SVP, Professional Services at Resultant
• Meredith Wylie, Global Account Executive at Resultant
• Will Grey, Managing Director of Client Success at Resultant
• CJ Oordt, HVR

This group of gurus covers the common challenges, considerations, and outcomes for data transformation projects through the lens of the healthcare industry.

How did Children’s Hospital Association achieve a data transformation that saved them $2 million annually? They started with a strategic data assessment and got clear on strategy first.

Preparation makes all the difference to smooth execution of such a large initiative.

Kicking off the episode is Solution on the Spot with Resultant President John Roach. He shares how to align your data strategy with your organizational mission, avoid the most common but least-mentioned pitfall in data, and find where data analytics can make the most impact on your organization.

Lori Hotzel, CIO of the Children's Hospital Association, serves as a real-life example of the lessons John shares. You’ll hear an excerpt from a webinar where she explains the importance of sound strategy for data transformation and how it enabled her team to gain executive buy-in, quickly show ROI, and save millions of dollars on their data processing.

The power of Data is undeniable. And unharnessed - it’s nothing but chaos. 

Making data your ally. Using it to lead with confidence and clarity. Host Jess Carter is solving problems in real-time to reveal what’s possible. Helping communities and people thrive. This is Data Driven Leadership a show brought to you by Resultant.