Driven by Data | The Newsletter, Edition 14
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Just like the weather here in the UK this week, this newsletter is packed with heat! Let's dive straight in...
Data in Play, Interview Series
GOING LIVE TODAY!
Ever wondered how data influences decisions in sports both in play and behind the scenes? In this interview series, we will interview some of data’s biggest MVPs within the world of sports.
This mini-series offers the audience an incredible insight into how data is harnessed by some of the world’s biggest sports teams and brands. We will talk with data leaders in all the sports teams you know and love as they share their experiences, knowledge, and learnings, shining a light on this fascinating area of data!
Guests include:?
Driven by Data, The Podcast
In Episode 32 of Season 3, of?Driven By Data: The Podcast
Kyle Winterbottom?was joined by?Diane Berry, PhD?Chief Data & Analytics Officer at?Phoenix Group, where they discuss the journey from devising a data strategy to executing that strategy, which includes, the importance of providing interim value while on your strategic journey, why to do anything at scale you’ll need to have a multi-year strategy and why building relationships with key stakeholders/business leaders is essential for success. Listen now!
Diversity of Thought - Weekly Talent Insight
This week's Talent Insight is brought to you by Catherine King
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In the realm of data science and artificial intelligence, diversity of thought is a crucial factor that goes beyond simply having a team with individuals who look different. Often when people say they have a “diverse team” what they mean is when you look at a group photo, they don’t all look the same. However, what diversity of thought encompasses is the inclusion of diverse perspectives, experiences, backgrounds, and cognitive styles. I believe recognising the significance of diversity of thought within data teams is essential for effectively navigating the complex issues presented by AI.
It's not about looking different. It’s about being different.
Homogeneous data teams, composed of individuals who share similar backgrounds, experiences, and ways of thinking, can lead to a lack of critical analysis and creates a much narrower scope of discussion. We’ve all heard of data and AI going wrong, and to me it poses the question ‘what if the data teams were made up of different backgrounds in the beginning, would those stories still end the way they did?’ When confronted with challenges, such as bias, ethics, privacy, and accountability, a diverse range of perspectives is invaluable. Without the inclusion of diverse voices, teams risk overlooking important considerations and perpetuating biases and blind spots.
It's not just about being on the defence either, diversity of thought in data teams is as much about fostering innovation, too. When individuals from various backgrounds collaborate, they bring unique approaches to analysing and interpreting data. Diverse perspectives challenge assumptions, promote critical thinking, and help uncover hidden patterns or biases that might otherwise be missed. By combining different insights and knowledge, teams can develop more comprehensive and robust solutions to complex problems.
But how do we create these amazing teams of unique people? On Thursday myself and Kyle Winterbottom will be joining BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT , BCSWomen & DAMA UK for their Diversity in Data Event – and we will cover this topic and more. You can register for free today.?
Next week sees the launch of our fourth Mentorship cohort, so keep your eyes peeled for who is going to be joining us! Now onto our final feature of the newsletter...
Why did the data engineer always carry a calculator?
Because they could never resist the urge to "sum" things up, even outside of work!
Thanks!
Orbition Content Team
Data Management Top 1% | Data Culture Club Member | I help CDOs build trust in their data | DCAM data maturity expert | D.A.T.A. dataandtechaid.com Founding Committee Member
1 年"to do anything at scale you’ll need to have a multi-year strategy" So true but unfortunately often not the case, as short-termist data funding and benefits realisation continue to prevail.
It’s here! It has arrived!!! Orbition Group Newsletter Number 14 or Ten Four Good Buddy is here and this it is topically and typically out of this world and way more than the ten-code 10-4 would suggest!!! Issue 14 is like some celestial body Orbitioning ( maybe meaning like orbiting and putting on a show simultaneously… I’ll get to the winterbottom of the meaning of Orbition someday). You’ve got data and sports… I always consult Stats Perform to get in the game for insights that allow me to think like the players and coaches in real-time and even pick my winners. And Texas could meet Boston in Major League Baseball’s American League Championship Series. It could happen. And you have the link to a Driven By Data: The Podcast with Phoenix Group CDAO, the incomparable Diane Berry, PhD, talking about business and tech and Ph-inancial services. And then there is King, Catherine King, bringing unfailing thoughtfulness to the Round Table! Orbition Group Newsletter 14 is here indeed!!!
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1 年Week 14! ??