In this episode, hosts Vijay Mehrotra and Michael Watson reflect on the first year of the Decision Intelligence podcast, discussing the evolution of the podcast, key themes from their guests, and insights into decision intelligence, data science, and AI. They explore the importance of trust and collaboration in decision-making processes, the role of data in shaping decisions, and the challenges of project management in data science. The conversation also touches on the future of decision intelligence and the impact of generative AI on business practices.

Chapters

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Reflecting on the Journey of Decision Intelligence Podcast

3:09 The Birth of the Podcast: A Personal Story

5:52 Exploring Decision Intelligence: Insights from Guests

8:47 The Role of Data in Decision Making

11:58 Project Risks and Failures in Data Science

15:14 Testing and Implementation of Models

17:57 The Value Chain of Decision Intelligence

20:53 Innovations in AI and Decision Making

24:08 Looking Ahead: The Future of Decision Intelligence

27:03 The Importance of Trust in AI

29:57 The Role of Humans in Decision Processes

32:49 The Upcoming Book: Capturing Business Value from Decision Intelligence

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Apple: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/the-decision-intelligence-lab/id1811085064⁠

Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/0lFoAVKqJHTYSZNpeN61ou?si=0ae973aab0174b3b⁠

Connect with hosts

Prof. Vijay Mehrotra (University of San Francisco): ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/vijay-mehrotra-ba9498/⁠

Prof. Michael Watson (Northwestern University): ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-watson-07600a1⁠

Mike's blog: https://miketalksai.substack.com/

Resources:

Advent of OR - https://adventofor.com

About the podcast

The Decision Intelligence Lab podcast delivers real-world insights for data professionals, business leaders, and anyone seeking to leverage data & AI for smarter decision-making & successful business outcomes.

For business inquiries, email at ⁠[email protected]⁠