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Jordan Morrow

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VP and Head of Data Analytics Brainstorm, Inc.

Jordan Morrow is known as the "Godfather of Data Literacy", having helped pioneer the field by building one of the world's first data literacy programs and driving thought leadership. He is also the founder and CEO of Bodhi Data. Jordan is a global trailblazer in the world of data literacy and enjoys his time traveling the world speaking and/or helping companies. He served as the Chair of the Advisory Board for The Data Literacy Project, has spoken at numerous conferences around the world, and is an active voice in the data and analytics community. He has also helped companies and organizations around the world, including the United Nations, build and understand data literacy. When not found within his work of Data, Jordan is married with 5 kids. Jordan loves fitness and the mountains, entering and racing in multiple ultra-marathons, and loves to travel with his wife and family. Jordan loves to read, often reading (or using Audible) to go through multiple books at a time. Jordan is the author of three books: Be Data Literate, Be Data Driven, and Be Data Analytical.

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Data literacy and AI literacy are becoming essential skills in today's digital landscape. As organizations collect more data and deploy AI solutions, the ability to understand, interpret, and make decisions with these tools is increasingly valuable. But how do we develop these skills effectively across an organization? What does successful implementation of data and AI literacy programs look like in practice? The journey to becoming data literate doesn't require becoming a data scientist—it's about building confidence and comfort with data in your specific role. From change management strategies to measuring real value, understanding how to foster these skills can transform both individual careers and organizational outcomes. Jordan Morrow is known as the "Godfather of Data Literacy," having helped pioneer and invent the entire field. He is also the founder and CEO of Bodhi Data and currently is the Senior Vice President of Data & AI Transformation for AgileOne, helping to utilize data and AI in the total talent management space.

Jordan is a global trailblazer in the world of data literacy and enjoys his time traveling the world speaking and/or helping companies. He served as the Chair of the Advisory Board for The Data Literacy Project, has spoken at numerous conferences around the world, and is an active voice in the data and analytics community. He has also helped companies and organizations around the world, including the United Nations, build and/or understand data literacy.

In the episode, Richie and Jordan explore the progress and challenges in data literacy, the integration of AI literacy, the importance of storytelling and decision-making in data training, how organizations can foster a data-driven culture, practical tips for using AI in meetings and personal productivity, and much more.

Links Mentioned in the Show: Pre-order Jordan’s upcoming book - Data and AI Skills: Gain the Confidence You Need to SucceedJordan’s BooksConnect with JordanDataCamp Webinar Featuring the Godparents of Data Literacy - Jordan Morrow and Valerie LoganRelated Episode: Scaling Responsible AI Literacy with Uthman Ali, Global Head of Responsible AI at BPRewatch RADAR AI 

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Most companies are diving into AI without a clue where to start. In this must-hear conversation, Jordan Morrow reveals the hidden costs of poor AI adoption, how to assess your real use cases, and what every organization should be doing now to prepare for the AI-powered future. Whether you're a CEO, a marketer, or an engineer, this episode unpacks the four essential 'rights' to using AI effectively and the shocking truth about data privacy in generative models.

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Data professionals often excel at technical skills but struggle to connect their work to broader business goals. In this show, we're joined by Jordan Morrow, Senior VP of Data and AI Transformation at AgileOne and author of Business 101 for the Data Professional, to discuss bridging the gap between data and strategy. Jordan offers practical advice on developing business acumen, aligning data work with organizational goals, and communicating effectively with stakeholders. Whether you're a data scientist, analyst, or aspiring leader, this conversation will help you unlock the full potential of your data career. What You'll Learn: The essential business skills every data professional needs How to align data projects with organizational goals Strategies for effective communication with non-technical stakeholders Common pitfalls data professionals face when navigating business challenges—and how to avoid them Actionable tips to become a more strategic, business-savvy data professional   Register for free to be part of the next live session: https://bit.ly/3XB3A8b   Follow us on Socials: LinkedIn YouTube Instagram (Mavens of Data) Instagram (Maven Analytics) TikTok Facebook Medium X/Twitter

In this session, Jordan Morrow will explore the impact of integrating data and AI strategies with business goals, highlighting their importance in driving organizational success. He will emphasize the significance of imbuing data professionals with business acumen and the need for fostering data and AI literacy across the organization. Jordan will focus on strategies for data professionals that not only enhance their understanding business combined with the application of data and AI but also effectively generate real business value.

As organizations and the economy at large look to weather the challenges of 2023, data literacy is one of the keys to empowering organizations to navigate the decade's most significant challenges with confidence.  In the second of our four RADAR 2023 sessions, Jordan Morrow shares how to navigate the future with data literacy, and how organizations can thrive as data becomes ever more prominent. Jordan is known as the "Godfather of Data Literacy", having helped pioneer the field by building one of the world's first data literacy programs and driving thought leadership on the subject. Jordan is Vice President and Head of Data And Analytics at BrainStorm, Inc., and a global trailblazer in the world of data literacy, building the world's first full scale data literacy program. He served as the Chair of the Advisory Board for The Data Literacy Project, has spoken at numerous conferences around the world and is an active voice in the data and analytics community. He has also helped companies and organizations around the world, including the United Nations, build and understand data literacy. Listen in as Jordan outlines how and why data literacy can help build individual and organizational resilience, how to scale data literacy within your organization, and more.

Data Literacy is increasingly becoming a skill that every role needs to have, regardless of whether their role a data-oriented or not. No one knows this better than Jordan Morrow, who is known as the Godfather of Data Literacy.

Jordan is the VP and Head of Data Analytics at Brainstorm, Inc., and is the author of Be Data Literate: The Skills Everyone Needs to Succeed.Jordan has been a fierce advocate for data literacy throughout his career, including helping the United Nations understand and utilize data literacy effectively.

Throughout the episode, we define data literacy, why organizations need data literacy in order to use data properly and drive business impact, how to increase organizational data literacy, and more.

This episode of DataFramed is a part of DataCamp’s Data Literacy Month, where we raise awareness for Data Literacy throughout the month of September through webinars, workshops, and resources featuring thought leaders and subject matter experts that can help you build your data literacy, as well as your organization’s. For more information, visit: https://www.datacamp.com/data-literacy-month/for-teams

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with Mico Yuk (Data Storytelling Academy) , Jordan Morrow (Brainstorm, Inc.)

We have all seen massive shifts in the world of data literacy in the last few years, with the pandemic having undeniable and sometimes surprising effects on the professional landscape. Joining me to talk about these changes and the skills that can best serve data literacy in the contemporary climate is returning guest and one of the godfathers of data literacy, Jordan Morrow! Jordan was previously a guest on Episode 66, so I recommend listening to that masterclass first if you have not already! In today's chat we get into some of Jordan's amazing frameworks from his new book, Be Data Literate, The Data Literacy Skills Everyone Needs To Succeed with Jordan giving listeners an inside scoop on his amazing ideas and practical wisdom!   In this episode, you'll learn: [0:15:41] How data literacy has infiltrated most spheres and the roles of many other professionals.  [0:16:20] Jordan explains the four levels of analytics; descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive. [0:24:05] Generational gaps in dealing with data; Jordan's advice for improvement.  [0:31:52] Jordan shares his six-step framework. [0:34:11] Some advice from Jordan to women working in the world of data literacy. [0:38:09] Getting to grips with Jordan's 'three Cs' of data literacy and the value of curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking! [0:43:00] Jordan comments on strategies for building rapport, facilitating relationships, and the need for interpersonal skills.   [0:49:51] Exciting information about the raffle for Jordan's book, exclusive to AOF listeners!   For full show notes, and the links mentioned visit: https://bibrainz.com/podcast/86   Enjoyed the Show?  Please leave us a review on iTunes.

Data literacy is one of the most sought after cultural transformations of 2020. In episode #47 we discussed 'Why we should stop saying 'data literacy'. Today's guest, Jordan Morrow, shared the episode on Linkedin sparking off some very interesting and even defensive responses from the data literacy social media mafia. Today, Jordan joins the podcast to share his unique point of view on the topic. Known as the pioneer of data literacy, tune in to learn how to start a data literacy practice, the best audience for data literacy skills, and what the most important data literacy skills are. Knowledge bombs galore!

 [16:43]  - Key Quote: "Not everyone needs to be a data scientist, but everyone should develop skills in data analytics in today's day and age." – Jordan Morrow​ [22:53]  - The order that data literacy skills should be taught in​ [29:25]  - Other phrases that could be used instead of data literacy​ For full show notes, and the links mentioned visit: https://bibrainz.com/podcast/66

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