By Resultant
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To address workforce issues plaguing the country, the public and private sectors must come together to find a solution.
In the fourth episode of the workforce miniseries, Workmorphis founder and CEO Emily Fabiano joins guest host Michael Schmierer to discuss how cross-agency collaboration can drive change. With shared goals and a solid implementation plan, state agencies and nonprofits can transform workforce policies for good.
This episode highlights the importance of trust, communication, and data-driven decision-making to address skill gaps and employment outcomes.
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Ohio’s TechCred Program
Indiana Department of Workforce Development
While many programs are designed to help job seekers, the lack of coordination between each initiative thwarts the impactful results everyone seeks.
In this episode of the workforce miniseries, founder and CEO of One Workforce Solution, John Pallasch, talks with guest host Michael Schmierer about bringing together different state agencies for seamless service.
Having worked for the U.S. Department of Labor and Kentucky’s Office of Employment and Training, John has unique, first-hand insights into how government offices can make it easier for people to access training and job opportunities. He shares examples of how coordinated data efforts can improve the user experience for citizens and remove obstacles to ensure effective delivery.
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Alabama Talent Triad
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
How can we ensure that veterans find meaningful work after service?
In this episode of the workforce miniseries, Sarah Harrison, interim CEO of INvets, joins guest host Michael Schmierer to explore the unique challenges veterans face as they transition to civilian careers.
Sarah discusses how INvets is using data and technology to help veterans find meaningful work opportunities in Indiana and why community involvement is crucial in supporting these efforts. She also shares compelling success stories and outlines the strategic use of data to make impactful matches between veterans and employers.
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When workforce issues go beyond finding workers, you must dig deeper.
In this first episode of the workforce miniseries, Commissioner Michael Harrington of the Vermont Department of Labor joins guest host Michael Schmierer to discuss the root causes behind the labor shortage.
Harrington explains how Vermont is using cutting-edge technology to improve service delivery and why community-level changes are essential to expanding the state’s workforce. He also shares the importance of real-time data collection and meaningful visualization to drive impactful decisions.
Data and AI can improve services, inform decision-making, and offer better outcomes for citizens and businesses.
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Podcasting has been incredibly popular for over a decade, but you might be surprised to learn that quantitative data is still scarce in this industry.
In this episode of #DataDrivenLeadership, Crime Junkie’s award-winning creator and podcast host Ashley Flowers shares the humble beginnings of her show and how she used data to build her media company, audiochuck.
Ashley shares how to make the best use of limited metrics and what she’s doing to overcome this hurdle. She also discusses her nonprofit work through Season of Justice, highlighting the power of data in advocacy and social impact.
You won’t want to miss it.
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Crime Junkie podcast
audiochuck
Season of Justice
Ashley’s book, All Good People Here
Have you ever wondered how to transform dry data into compelling stories that captivate your audience?
Or how top leaders master the art of communication in data-driven environments?
Good news—in this episode of Data-Driven Leadership, host Jess Carter sits down with returning guest Christopher Chin, a renowned leadership communication coach for data and tech professionals, to discuss just that.
Christopher, the founder of The Hidden Speaker, shares his secrets to effective data storytelling, an essential skill for any leader facing complex challenges. He emphasizes why communication skills are more vital than ever, even in technically focused roles, and shares strategies for balancing technical expertise with soft skills to make your data presentations truly resonate.
Christopher also shares his personal journey from shyness to confident speaker, offering valuable tips on mindset and daily improvements.
By tuning in, you'll discover how to frame your presentations as compelling stories that reflect your organization's mission and connect with your audience on a human level.
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Connect with Christopher on LinkedIn
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Iowa has developed a unique ecosystem to set its children up for success. And what’s at the crux of that ecosystem?
Data.
Dr. Heather Rouse, associate professor of human development and family studies at Iowa State University, and Amanda Winslow, Early Childhood Iowa system facilitator at the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, join guest host Curt Merlau to discuss how their partnership enabled informed decision-making for Iowa’s early childhood initiative.
Heather and Amanda share the process of building an integrated data system. They explain why it was a crucial piece of their initiative, unlocking insights across various early childhood programs. They emphasize the importance of trust in any data-driven project and share how they have built trust with community partners throughout their initiative.
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[06:30] The need for an integrated data system
[14:30] What an integrated data system is
[18:45] The importance of usability and trust
[24:00] Promoting data literate communities
[29:30] How Iowa’s integrated data system has enabled better decision-making
For decades, the tennis industry lacked real-time data.
Strategic decisions were made based on annual reports, creating lags in insights and inefficiencies.
However, within a year United States Tennis Association Director of Digital Business Development Brooke Austin and her team initiated USTA Connect, a digital, data-driven platform gathering real-time data from players, retailers, and manufacturers.
What seemed an insurmountable challenge evolved into an actionable game plan, benefiting not just the USTA but the entire tennis community.
Resultant Engagement Manager Mary Catharine Grau also joins the episode. Here are some key takeaways from Mary Catharine and Brooke:
1. Align Data Strategy with Core Mission: Ensure your data strategy serves your overarching mission, whether enhancing customer experience, optimizing operations, or exploring new market opportunities.
2. Iterate and Adapt Quickly: Collect early feedback, adapt tools, and refine processes as you go.
3. Bridge Industries with Collaborative Data: Breaking down silos and fostering data-sharing relationships can lead to industry-wide advancements in any sector.
Listen to the full conversation to hear the details about how USTA has developed a data-centric culture.
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For education to be meaningful to students, we need to evolve education from a schooling system to a learning system. That requires modernization and uncommon alliances.
In this episode, Erin Mote, the CEO of InnovateEDU who was also recently named District Administration Magazine's most influential and impactful leader and innovator in the K-12 Education Top 100, joins host Curt Merlau and co-host Mike Baur to discuss the transformative role of data and technology in education. Their conversation covers data interoperability, privacy, and inclusion, stressing the need for a holistic approach to leveraging technology in education.
Erin explains how InnovateEDU catalyzes large-scale change by fostering collaborations between industry, nonprofits, and the public sector. She also shares how technology has drastically changed her son’s education.
Creating modern infrastructure in education is more than a nice-to-have. It’s necessary to make students feel safe, known and loved. Data interoperability across state lines can make or break a student's school transition, especially for students who move frequently or require special accommodations.
Erin’s insights highlight the need for modern data infrastructure in education and inspire leaders of all types to collaborate on data-driven strategies for meaningful change.
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How did the Children’s Hospital Association achieve a data transformation that saved them $2 million annually? They started with a strategic data assessment and got clear on strategy first.
Preparation makes all the difference to the smooth execution of such a large initiative.
In this episode replay, we’re taking it back with Resultant’s President, John Roach. He shares how to align your data strategy with your organizational mission, avoid the most common but least-mentioned pitfall in data, and find where data analytics can make the most impact on your organization.
Lori Hotzel, CIO of the Children's Hospital Association, serves as a real-life example of the lessons John shares. You’ll hear an excerpt from a webinar where she explains the importance of sound strategy for data transformation and how it enabled her team to gain executive buy-in, quickly show ROI, and save millions of dollars on their data processing.
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