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We all know data is everywhere, but how do we really make sense of it?
Drawing on their expertise, Adam and Nicholas unpack what data literacy means in practice. They explore the difference between correlation and causation, how to build the confidence to ask questions, challenge assumptions and how to engage with data on your own terms.
Discover why data isn’t just for analysts. It’s about learning the language, developing curiosity, and collaborating with others to bring meaningful data-driven thinking into every part of your role. Whether you’re early in your career or leading a team, you’ll learn how to own your seat at the table, build your data vocabulary, bring meaningful data-driven thinking into every part of your role and turn information into confident decision-making.
About the authors:
Adam Ross Nelson is a data science consultant and career coach based. Having transitioned into the data science field from his career as an attorney, he helps those looking to develop their data science skills, pivot their career or improve their career trajectory. He is the author of Confident Data Science.
Nicholas Kelly is a principal at G&K Consulting and is a leader in analytics adoption having designed and developed dashboards for some of the world's largest companies, from global banks to Formula 1 teams. He is the inventor of the Dashboard Wireframe Kit and is the author of Delivering Data Analytics and How to Interpret Data.
Where to find them:
Adam
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arnelson/
Website: coaching.adamrossnelson.com/free-booklet
Nicholas
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholaspkelly/
Website: deliveringdataanalytics.com
TIME STAMPS
00:00 – Introduction
00:53 – Why did you write a book on data?
02:54 – Overcoming data jargon
07:23 – Common mistakes when interpreting data
11:30 – Speaking confidently about data
18:27 – Making data relatable
24:26 – One key thing you learned from writing your book
28:59 – Where to find the authors
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