We talked about:

Caitlin’s background The last mile in data The Pareto Principle Failing to use data Making sure data is used Communicating with decision-makers Working backwards from the last mile Understanding how data drives decisions Sketching and prototyping Showing the benefits of power data Measurability Driving change in data Asking high-leverage questions Resistance from users Understanding domain experts Linear projects vs circular projects Recommendations for data analyst students Finding Caitlin online

Links:

Emelie's talk https://locallyoptimistic.com/post/linear-and-circular-projects-part-1/ https://locallyoptimistic.com/post/linear-and-circular-projects-part-2/

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