The Mission Log
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How to Develop Data Skills for Leaders? Start with culture, not tech
Exciting technology attracts headlines but adapting to the changes data is driving means evolving how we work – our mindsets our behaviours. This means considering how to change the culture of your organisation. “Data culture is a part of our value...
What does data literacy mean to you?
Data literacy isn’t about turning everyone into data analysts. It’s about each of us finding our place in a new world of work. It’s about tailoring our literacy to our needs.
Five Easy Steps to Develop Your Data Skills | Mission Drive
Our modern, digital economy is fuelled by data. This means we all need to understand what data is and how we can interact with it. But getting started can be tricky. There’s a lot of hype and not much clarity. In this article, we look at ways to cut...
Data Questions Answered - Imposter Syndrome | Mission Drive
Imposter syndrome is a big issue in the data sector, particularly for leaders. When leaders don’t confront impostor syndrome or seek help to develop their data skills it can cause blockers. They start working on assumptions, bring in expensive...
Five Steps to Develop Your Data Literacy Skills | Mission Drive
Data is changing our world. Leaders need to know how they and their organisations will adapt. This starts with being data literate. Understanding data in relation to their organisation and sector, knowing how to interact with data, and analysing...
Datopolis - Why it Should be Part of Your Data Literacy Project
“We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing” – George Bernard Shaw.
Five Ways To Keep Sales & Marketing Aligned | Mission Drive
Even a small amount of misalignment between sales and marketing causes major problems for tech and data companies. Misalignment means bad vibes. It means missing new deals. And, that means you won’t get a decent return on your business development...
How to Develop a Content Marketing Strategy: 7 Simple Steps
If you’re involved with helping your organisation flourish and grow, this is for you. Follow these seven principles to develop a content marketing strategy that will help you reach the right people at the right time – bringing you new leads &...
Playing games with data-driven decisions
For all the talk about the potential data has, the core concepts can feel abstract and technical to many people. Playing the Datopolis board game brings the domain to life in a fun and unexpected way that encourage both discussion and learning.
How Data is Changing the World of Work: 5 TED Talks
I occasionally get a bit preachy about data. That’s an acknowledgement, if not an apology. I’m passionate about data’s potential. And this passion often comes across in the workshops, training and talks I give. But I’ve also come to see this passion...