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Personalizing Employee Relationships with AI28 Mar 202400:23:37

Carolyn Clark, Vice President of Employee Experience Strategy at Simpplr, discusses AI in employee engagement. Forward-thinking businesses recognize internal communications as a key strategic asset, acknowledging its role in fostering retention, revenue growth, and heightened productivity. Yet, quantifying the direct influence of communication initiatives on business results poses a challenge. Today, Carolyn shares her insights on measuring the impact of internal comms on employee engagement.

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AI-Driven Employee Engagement27 Mar 202400:28:01

Carolyn Clark, Vice President of Employee Experience Strategy at Simpplr, discusses AI in employee engagement. Using AI, companies can efficiently analyze vast amounts of data, anticipate employee needs, and deliver tailored experiences. This contrasts with manual engagement efforts that often rely on limited data interpretation, resulting in a less efficient approach to boosting employee morale and satisfaction. Today, Carolyn shares her insights on AI-driven engagement.

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Demystification of AI: Will Singularity happen?04 Mar 202400:15:21

Mark Esposito, Co-Founder and Chief Learning Officer at Nexus, explores artificial intelligence and its implications for the future. Automation isn't new; it has been improving efficiency, reducing costs, and simplifying tasks for decades. However, what truly concerns us is the potential automation of decision-making, and whether we are on the cusp of a technological singularity. Today, Mark discusses demystifying AI and whether singularity will happen.

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Building a data driven recruitment funnel -- Julien Nowak-Bourgoin // JPNB Consulting20 Jun 202300:42:14

Julien Nowak-Bourgoin, founder at JPNB Consulting, is back with Dominic Bohan to discuss building a data driven recruitment funnel. JPnB Consulting is a recruitment firm specializing in sourcing top talent for online selling businesses, particularly those operating remotely. They leverage a vast network, proprietary assessment processes, and a unique hiring method to ensure businesses secure the best marketers, copywriters, developers, and operators, all with the confidence of a 90-day warranty on all hires​.

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The role of data in recruitment -- Julien Nowak-Bourgoin // JPNB Consulting19 Jun 202300:27:02

Julien Nowak-Bourgoin, founder at JPNB Consulting, joins Dominic Bohan to discuss some of the ways he uses data for recruiting. JPnB Consulting is a recruitment firm specializing in sourcing top talent for online selling businesses, particularly those operating remotely. They leverage a vast network, proprietary assessment processes, and a unique hiring method to ensure businesses secure the best marketers, copywriters, developers, and operators, all with the confidence of a 90-day warranty on all hires​.

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Finding a career in AI & Analytics -- Dominic Ligot // CirroLytix09 Jun 202300:31:20

Dominic Ligot, CEO and CTO at CirroLytix, returns to finish the conversation with Dominic Bohan about AI and analytics. Yesterday, they spoke about ethics and the social impacts of AI-driven data, and today they conclude with a discussion about finding a career in AI & Analytics.

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Ethics and Social Impacts of AI-driven Data -- Dominic Ligot // CirroLytix08 Jun 202300:26:12

Dominic Ligot, CEO and CTO at CirroLytix, is back with Dominic Bohan to continue their discussion about AI and analytics. Yesterday, they spoke about how to create the most effective use-cases for AI & Analytics, and today they discuss ethics and the social impacts of AI-driven data.

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Crafting use-cases for AI & Analytics -- Dominic Ligot // CirroLytix07 Jun 202300:29:17

Dominic Ligot, CEO and CTO at CirroLytix, speaks with Dominic Bohan about how to create the most effective use-cases for AI & Analytics. CirroLytix helps governments, researchers, NGOs, and social enterprises leverage data to achieve positive change. They help design use-cases for data and AI, and also help individuals chart data-driven careers. 

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Welcome to the Data Driven Podcast -- Benjamin Shapiro // I Hear Everything02 Jun 202300:15:09

Welcome to the Data Driven Podcast, where we dive deep into the art and science of data storytelling. Our mission is to help professionals from all backgrounds develop the skills needed to transform complex data into compelling narratives that drive clear business direction and resonate with any audience. Today, Dominic Bohan and Benjamin Shapiro discuss how artificial intelligence is democratizing the data space, how people are using these tools to model data, the importance of data storytelling in the business environment, and how to be a great data storyteller, and more.

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The challenges of creating an AI data platform01 Mar 202400:28:27

Cameron Turner, VP of Data Science at Kin + Carta, explores AI’s limitations and challenges in business applications. Amid the excitement and promise of AI, there are significant challenges and complexities that organizations must navigate to build effective AI data platforms. It’s easy for companies to get swept up in the hype of AI without first identifying opportunities that exist with their data. Today, Cameron discusses the challenges of creating an AI data platform.

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Why ChatGPT can't solve business problems29 Feb 202400:37:29

Cameron Turner, VP of Data Science at Kin + Carta, explores AI’s limitations and challenges in business applications. Incorporating tools like ChatGPT into business operations can enhance efficiency, streamline tasks, and provide quick access to information. However, in order to unlock the full value of AI models, businesses must build the right culture around data governance. Today, Cameron discusses why ChatGPT can't solve business problems.

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Life working in Learning and Development22 Feb 202400:58:48

Maria Laws, Director of Learning Experience Design at Ahura AI Inc., explores the future of learning and development in the AI era. With generative AI's continuous evolution, there is an increasing need for individuals to expand their skill sets proactively. Ahura AI has positioned itself as a lifelong learning partner, offering personalized guidance, insights, and tools to thrive in an era demanding adaptability and continuous skill development. Today, Maria discusses the future of learning and development in the era of AI.

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Evolving a legacy organization through tech20 Feb 202400:21:01

Aaron Gorham, Senior Director of Data and Analytics at J.R. Simplot, shares insights on navigating full-stack data operations and evolving legacy organizations. The contemporary data environment offers unprecedented possibilities beyond data storage. The use of advanced tools, techniques, and standardization, enables data practitioners to achieve things that were once unimaginable in legacy systems. Today, Aaron discusses evolving a legacy organization through tech.

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Running a full stack data shop19 Feb 202400:19:31

Aaron Gorham, Senior Director of Data and Analytics at J.R. Simplot, shares insights on navigating full-stack data operations and evolving legacy organizations. In a traditional setup, different data functions operate as separate entities within the organization, leading to silos and communication challenges. However, amidst the rapid pace of technological advancements in the data space, aligning data personnel across the organization emerges as a strategic move. Today, Aaron discusses running a full-stack data shop.

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Building data informed products15 Feb 202400:37:49

Oji Udezue, Chief Product Officer, and David Okuniev, Co-Founder and Head of R&D at Typeform, explore data-driven product development. Building successful products is a delicate balance between inspiration and data-driven decisions. You need inspiration to come up with the initial idea, but you must also remain customer-focused and data-driven to refine and validate that idea. Today, Oji and David discuss building data-informed products.

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Pitching Tips to effectively communicate your data13 Feb 202400:14:29

Sarah Kiefer, Chief Marketing Officer at Pitch, explores avoiding the 'Death by PowerPoint' trap’ and tips for effective pitching. Using data effectively in pitch decks involves weaving it into a compelling narrative and making it relatable to your audience. Taking this approach enables you to bridge the gap between the emotional and logical aspects of decision-making. Today, Sarah discusses how to effectively use data in pitch decks.

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Death by Powerpoint12 Feb 202400:26:03

Sarah Kiefer, Chief Marketing Officer at Pitch, explores avoiding the 'Death by PowerPoint' trap’ and tips for effective pitching. Most of us have experienced dull work presentations where someone merely reads from the slides. However, for effective business or funding pitches, this approach falls short, emphasizing the importance of templates for presentation success. Today, Sarah discusses how we can avoid ‘Death by PowerPoint’ and put together awesome pitch decks.

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Creating Real-Time Data Transportation -- Andy Chatham // DIMO02 Feb 202400:24:00

Andy Chatham, Co-Founder and CEO at DIMO, delves into revolutionizing transport with data. Imagine a world seamlessly interconnected, where cars, parking garages, and charging stations communicate effortlessly through a common platform. Connected vehicle technology and real-time data lay the foundation for this landscape, enabling unprecedented levels of coordination and efficiency. Today, Andy discusses unlocking the power of real-time car data.

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Data Driven L&D Evaluation22 Mar 202400:16:54

Christina Duarte, Group Manager of Sales Learning Operations at Intuit, delves into data-driven learning and development. When building learning programs, it's pivotal to rely on pre-training data rather than impulsive decisions. Assessing current team performance and identifying skill gaps are crucial steps in gauging the impact of training initiatives through pre and post-training measurements. Today, Christina discusses data-driven L&D evaluation.

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The Future of Mobility for Transit-Dense Cities -- Andy Chatham // DIMO01 Feb 202400:21:01

Andy Chatham, Co-Founder and CEO at DIMO, delves into revolutionizing transport with data. Car data provides a wealth of insights to optimize public transit routes, alleviate congestion, and enhance overall urban mobility. Yet, it is underutilized today, even though it has the potential to significantly transform and improve current transportation systems. Today, Andy discusses the future of mobility for transit-dense cities.

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The role of AI and LLMs in data -- Pedram Navid // Dagster Labs23 Jan 202400:22:26

Pedram Navid, Head of Data Engineering and DevRel at Dagster Labs, explores data products and AI and large language models’ roles in data. While AI has limitations, it offers data practitioners new ways to explore and leverage data, transforming the analysis process. Further, AI and LLMs democratize access to data analysis for non-technical people, enabling them to explore and derive insights from complex datasets without feeling overwhelmed. Today, Pedram discusses the role of AI and large language models in data.

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Cutting through the noise of data products -- Pedram Navid // Dagster Labs22 Jan 202400:20:17

Pedram Navid, Head of Data Engineering and DevRel at Dagster Labs, explores data products and AI and large language models’ roles in data. With the rising data literacy levels in organizations, leaders are increasingly inclined to access data independently. Shifting towards viewing data as a product, data teams can strategically enable self-service and empower them to find the answers they need to make business decisions. Today, Pedram discusses cutting through the noise of data products.

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How to drive change with data -- Krishnan Venkata // LatentView Analytics19 Jan 202400:22:26

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Krishnan Venkata, Chief Client Officer at LatentView Analytics, delves into data strategy approaches and driving change with data. In the pursuit of growth, innovation stands as a crucial catalyst for organizations. Yet, innovation requires a culture of experimentation, a practice that can pose challenges within organizations facing budgetary constraints and the need to showcase early successes. Today, Krishnan discusses how to drive change with data.

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A problem-first approach to data strategy -- Krishnan Venkata // LatentView Analytics18 Jan 202400:20:52

Krishnan Venkata, Chief Client Officer at LatentView Analytics, delves into data strategy approaches and driving change with data. Amid the buzz surrounding generative AI and executive pressure, there's a risk of adopting new technologies for the sake of staying ahead of the technology curve. Often, organizations prioritize technology over identifying the specific problems new solutions can effectively address. Today, Krishnan discusses a problem-first approach to data strategy.

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The impact of data privacy regulations -- Sam Torres // The Gray Dot Company16 Jan 202400:19:39

Sam Torres, Chief Digital Officer at The Gray Dot Company, shares her insights on optimizing customer experience data insights and privacy regulations.In an increasingly digital world, data privacy regulations are essential for protecting the information of our consumers. While they pose challenges for businesses in terms of compliance and adaptation, they ultimately contribute to a more secure and ethical landscape for the handling of personal information. Today, Sam discusses the impact of data privacy regulations.

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Using consumer insights data to improve CX -- Sam Torres // The Gray Dot Company15 Jan 202400:23:27

Sam Torres, Chief Digital Officer at The Gray Dot Company, shares her insights on optimizing customer experience data insights and privacy regulations. Traditionally, consumer insights came from costly and time-consuming market research reports. However, the digital landscape, powered by AI and machine learning, allows us to swiftly access and understand consumer mindsets, significantly speeding up the process. Today, Sam discusses using consumer insights data to improve customer experience.

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How data can improve workplace comms -- Massoud Alibakhsh // Omadeus09 Jan 202400:23:43

Massoud Alibakhsh, CEO of Omadeus, explores data, AI, and improving workplace communication. Today’s models of communicating information or data within the workplace are flawed. However, with the emergence of LLMs like ChatGPT, and their natural language processing ability, we can pivot the communication model to our workflows and the critical entities within our workflows. Today, Massoud discusses how data can improve workplace communication.

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Data, AI, and Collective Intelligence -- Massoud Alibakhsh // Omadeus08 Jan 202400:33:21

Massoud Alibakhsh, CEO of Omadeus, explores data, AI, and improving workplace communication. We establish collective intelligence by streamlining communication within an organization so that information flows efficiently between individuals at the right time and place. However, the challenge is that this information is spread across our existing software, email, and chat channels, forming isolated data silos. Today, Massoud discusses data, AI, and collective intelligence.

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Data driven HR & Performance Development -- Adam Hickman // Partners Federal Credit Union29 Dec 202300:19:29

Adam Hickman, Vice President of Organizational Development at Partners Federal Credit Union, explores effective strategies for personal and professional growth insights from Disney and data-driven HR. During COVID, layoffs seemed the logical choice based on data. But now those same companies are rehiring to get back that talent, highlighting the need to balance emotions with data in decision-making. Today, Adam discusses data-driven HR and performance development.

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Leveraging data to build learning experiences21 Mar 202400:15:02

Christina Duarte, Group Manager of Sales Learning Operations at Intuit, delves into data-driven learning and development. By understanding data as more than numbers but as a treasure trove of insights, one can unlock a pathway toward creating impactful and tailored learning journeys. Essentially, by taking into account different data sources, we can refine our training programs to ensure they are driving sustained growth for the business. Today, Christina discusses leveraging data to build learning experiences.

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Learning and Development tips from Disney -- Adam Hickman // Partners Federal Credit Union28 Dec 202300:30:09

Adam Hickman, Vice President of Organizational Development at Partners Federal Credit Union, explores effective strategies for personal and professional growth insights from Disney and data-driven HR. Disney is a company renowned for its exceptional employee training and organizational culture. In the same vein, Partners Federal Credit Union, while taking inspiration from Disney's practices, also understands that training is not always the sole solution for achieving a thriving workplace environment. Today, Adam discusses learning and development tips from Disney.

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How AI can help engineers and technical founders to be both a doer and talker -- Jason Tan // Engage AI26 Dec 202300:35:03

Jason Tan, Founder of Engage AI, delves into using generative AI to supercharge sales. The struggle of balancing business operations and client engagement is a common challenge for SMB owners, and LinkedIn has proven to be a valuable channel for networking. Recognizing this challenge, Engage AI emerged to help SMB owners and B2B sellers create context-aware comments that stand out and engage their prospects effectively. Today, Jason discusses using generative AI to supercharge sales.

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Key Principles of Data Governance -- Ed Barker // GM Defense22 Dec 202300:20:52

Ed Barker, Data Literacy Lead at GM Defense, explores data-driven culture and governance. For an organization to become data-driven, data silos must be eliminated. Fortunately, with data governance, organizations can democratize data access to employees while maintaining high data quality for confident decision-making. Today, Ed discusses key principles of data governance.

Creating a Data-Driven Culture -- Ed Barker // GM Defense21 Dec 202300:26:31

Ed Barker, Data Literacy Lead at GM Defense, explores data-driven culture and governance. Embracing a data-driven culture within an organization is more than just a change in processes or technology. The success of this cultural shift relies heavily on leaders championing the cause through words and actions that align with the envisioned data-driven future. Today, Ed discusses creating a data-driven culture.

Converting data analytics into maximum business value -- Wendy Lynch // Analytic-translator.com19 Dec 202300:24:56

Wendy Lynch, Founder of Analytic-translator.com, discusses data analytics success factors. Business leaders desire results that require no explanation due to their simplicity, while data scientists prefer complex results that prompt everyone to seek an explanation. However, bridging this divide is crucial to ensure that data analytics provide business value for organizations. Today, Wendy shares her insights on how we can convert data analytics into maximum business value.

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Why most data analytics projects fail -- Wendy Lynch // Analytic-translator.com18 Dec 202300:22:23

Wendy Lynch, Founder of Analytic-translator.com, discusses data analytics success factors. Data scientists and business teams frequently face communication challenges, causing friction and unsuccessful analytics projects. Incorporating an analytic translator helps bridge this gap, leading to better returns on analytics and less time spent redoing projects. Today, Wendy shares her insights on why most analytics projects fail. Also check out Wendy's new website launching in January: www.dataintosolutions.com

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Personalizing Employee Relationships with AI -- Carolyn Clark // Simpplr15 Dec 202300:23:37

Carolyn Clark, Vice President of Employee Experience Strategy at Simpplr, discusses AI in employee engagement. Forward-thinking businesses recognize internal communications as a key strategic asset, acknowledging its role in fostering retention, revenue growth, and heightened productivity. Yet, quantifying the direct influence of communication initiatives on business results poses a challenge. Today, Carolyn shares her insights on measuring the impact of internal comms on employee engagement.

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AI-Driven Employee Engagement -- Carolyn Clark // Simpplr14 Dec 202300:28:01

Carolyn Clark, Vice President of Employee Experience Strategy at Simpplr, discusses AI in employee engagement. Using AI, companies can efficiently analyze vast amounts of data, anticipate employee needs, and deliver tailored experiences. This contrasts with manual engagement efforts that often rely on limited data interpretation, resulting in a less efficient approach to boosting employee morale and satisfaction. Today, Carolyn shares her insights on AI-driven engagement.

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Power of training data for digital transformation strategies -- John Peebles // Administrate11 Dec 202300:53:16

John Peebles, CEO of Administrate, delves into data-driven strategies for transformation. Training leaders and teams often find themselves in a reactive position, rather than at the forefront of organizational change, which is a strategic mistake. However, armed with the right platform and infrastructure, they can proactively drive and lead organizational change, positioning themselves strategically at the forefront of innovation and development. Today, John discusses the power of training data for digital transformation strategies.

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How brands should build a marketing data strategy -- John Velcamp // Capgemini08 Dec 202300:29:56

John Velcamp, Identity and Data Strategy Lead at Capgemini, delves into creating a competitive advantage with strategic data identity. As third-party cookies go away, and data privacy restrictions increase, this presents major implications for brands. However, onsite, first-party data is an untapped source of value as it is data owned by brands that respects privacy regulations, and that’s where CDPs become useful. Today, John discusses how brands should build a marketing data strategy.

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How AI is driving the evolution of data analytics19 Mar 202400:24:44

Dr. Joseph Cazier, Clinical Professor and Associate Director of the Centre for AI and Data Analytics at Arizona State University, delves into AI and data analytics in higher education. As generative AI becomes more accessible, it is enabling organizations of all sizes to harness the power of data like never before. This shift has leveled the playing field, providing smaller and midsize firms with access to the same datasets as larger organizations. Today, Dr. Cazier discusses how AI is driving the evolution of data analytics.

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How to construct a Data Identity moat -- John Velcamp // Capgemini07 Dec 202300:32:24

John Velcamp, Identity and Data Strategy Lead at Capgemini, delves into creating a competitive advantage with strategic data identity. With mounting restrictions on data accessibility and privacy regulations, the cost of finding new customers is increasing. To effectively navigate this evolving landscape, companies must prioritize building and maintaining their first-party data, while also exploring quality third-party data partnerships that align with regulatory requirements. Today, John discusses how to construct a data identity moat.

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Delayed ROI signal from licensed products -- Victoria Zhang // Salesforce05 Dec 202300:25:07

Victoria Zhang, VP of Data Science at Salesforce, explores customer centricity and product performance. In the realm of consumer products, our actions and experiences often have immediate and trackable effects. However, in the world of SaaS, due to the license-based business model, making the connection between daily user experiences and future revenue is a nuanced challenge for analysts. Today, Victoria discusses why data-driven SaaS product development drastically differs from consumer products.

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Understanding who is the user vs customer? -- Victoria Zhang // Salesforce04 Dec 202300:28:29

Victoria Zhang, VP of Data Science at Salesforce, explores customer centricity and product performance. In the SaaS world, understanding what users are trying to achieve with our software is crucial. Yet, as users often aren't the purchasers, it's essential to communicate effectively with decision-makers who hold the buying authority. Today, Victoria discusses understanding who's the user versus the customer.

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Data Driven L&D Evaluation -- Christina Duarte // Intuit01 Dec 202300:16:54

Christina Duarte, Group Manager of Sales Learning Operations at Intuit, delves into data-driven learning and development. When building learning programs, it's pivotal to rely on pre-training data rather than impulsive decisions. Assessing current team performance and identifying skill gaps are crucial steps in gauging the impact of training initiatives through pre and post-training measurements. Today, Christina discusses data-driven L&D evaluation.

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Leveraging data to build learning experiences -- Christina Duarte // Intuit30 Nov 202300:15:02

Christina Duarte, Group Manager of Sales Learning Operations at Intuit, delves into data-driven learning and development. By understanding data as more than numbers but as a treasure trove of insights, one can unlock a pathway toward creating impactful and tailored learning journeys. Essentially, by taking into account different data sources, we can refine our training programs to ensure they are driving sustained growth for the business. Today, Christina discusses leveraging data to build learning experiences.

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Utilizing data to drive smart business outcomes -- Matt Kilmartin & Matthew Karasick // Habu24 Nov 202300:19:16

Matt Kilmartin and Matthew Karasick, CEO and CPO at Habu, explore data-driven AI solutions for business efficiency. Using data to drive smart business outcomes within the framework of data clean rooms involves collaborating with partners' data without sharing the actual data itself. For instance, companies can analyze consumer behavior, optimize marketing strategies, and measure the impact of advertising campaigns using combined datasets, all while safeguarding data privacy and security. Today, Matt and Matthew discuss utilizing data to drive smart business outcomes.

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AI in data clean rooms -- Matt Kilmartin & Matthew Karasick // Habu23 Nov 202300:27:32

Matt Kilmartin and Matthew Karasick, CEO and CPO at Habu, explore data-driven AI solutions for business efficiency. Data clean rooms enable companies to collaborate with their partners' data without the need to physically move or copy the data. AI integration takes this to a whole other level as it enhances the analysis and insights derived from the shared data, in addition to an array of other benefits. Today, Matt and Matthew discuss AI data in clean rooms.

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How to measure your DEI initiatives -- Esther Lee // McCann Worldgroup21 Nov 202300:24:06

Esther Lee, VP of Global L&D at McCann Worldgroup, delves into measuring the return on investment of learning and development and diversity and inclusion initiatives. In a world where diversity and inclusion are integral to organizational success, measuring the impact of your initiatives is essential. It not only allows you to track progress but also signals your dedication to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. Today, Esther discusses how to measure your diversity and inclusion initiatives.

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Metrics to measure for ROI on L&D programs -- Esther Lee // McCann Worldgroup20 Nov 202300:31:27

Esther Lee, VP of Global L&D at McCann Worldgroup, delves into measuring the return on investment of learning and development and diversity and inclusion initiatives. As organizations invest in upskilling their workforce, they often ask, 'How do we measure the impact and ROI of learning and development programs?' Companies want to ensure that their investments contribute to their bottom line, so training administrators must be able to demonstrate the program's impact. Today, Esther discusses measuring the return on investment of learning and development programs.

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