In this episode of The Data Literacy Show, hosts Ben Jones (CEO of Data Literacy) and Alli Torban (Senior Data Literacy Advocate) introduce a structured, tool-agnostic framework for analyzing data: the WISDOM Framework. Created by Ben, this four-phase process—Wonder, Shape, Discover, and Mature—helps you think critically, uncover meaningful insights, and turn those insights into action, no matter what tool you use.

Topics covered:

• Why data analysis needs more structure.

• An overview of the WISDOM framework: Wonder, Shape, Discover, Mature

• Tips for making better observations, preparing your data, analyzing for significance, and presenting insights that drive decisions

Episode show notes: ⁠⁠http://dataliteracy.com/episode-05

In this episode of The Data Literacy Show, hosts Ben Jones (CEO of Data Literacy) and Alli Torban (Senior Data Literacy Advocate) introduce a smarter, iterative way to build data stories. They share how using small tests at every step of the process—based on the IMPACT framework—can save you time, reduce frustration, and dramatically increase your chances of success.

Topics covered:

• Why data storytelling should be iterative, not linear

• An overview of the IMPACT framework: Insight, Message, Plan, Align, Clarify, Test

• Lightweight testing techniques you can use after each step!

Episode show notes: ⁠⁠http://dataliteracy.com/episode-04

In this episode of The Data Literacy Show, hosts Ben Jones (CEO of Data Literacy) and Alli Torban (Senior Data Literacy Advocate) share the basics of Artificial Intelligence (AI). This is a super-simple primer to help you join the AI conversation!

Topics we cover:

• What is AI? Basic definitions
• Examples of AI that we use every day
• Common myths or misconceptions

If you want to learn more about AI Literacy Fundamentals, take our course or read the book!

Episode show notes: ⁠http://dataliteracy.com/episode-03

In this episode of The Data Literacy Show, hosts Ben Jones (CEO of Data Literacy) and Alli Torban (Senior Data Literacy Advocate) explore three essential—but often ignored—traits that separate truly data-savvy professionals from the rest.

Topics we cover:

• Why adaptability is a must-have mindset in today’s fast-changing data landscape
• How a culture of continuous improvement leads to better data quality and decision-making
• The AI knowledge gap—why understanding AI systems and capabilities is now essential

Ben and Alli share real-world examples of how these traits show up in the workplace, plus insights from the 21 Key Traits of Data & AI Literacy self-assessment.

Episode show notes: http://dataliteracy.com/episode-02

How do you know if your data and AI literacy program is actually working?

In this inaugural episode of The Data Literacy Show, hosts Ben Jones (CEO of Data Literacy) and Alli Torban (Senior Data Literacy Advocate) tackle one of the most pressing questions for organizations embarking on their data and AI literacy journeys: How do you measure success?

Topics we cover:

• The difference between objective and subjective assessments—and when to use each.
• How maturity models and progress tracking help you map out and achieve your goals.
• The three pillars of measurement—quantity, quality, and perception—and practical ways to monitor each.

Ben and Alli also share real-world insights from their experience training thousands of people and helping organizations launch their data literacy programs.

Ready to measure your team's data and AI literacy? Tune in for key takeaways and details about the re-launch of our Data Literacy Score team-based assessment.

Subscribe now to never miss an episode, and let’s make data accessible for everyone!

Episode 01 Show Notes: https://dataliteracy.com/episode-01

Welcome to The Data Literacy Show — the podcast that helps organizations build, measure, and level up their data and AI literacy. The show is hosted by Ben Jones, co-founder and CEO of Data Literacy, and Alli Torban, Senior Data Literacy Advocate, and we want to share everything we've learned from years of training thousands of people across industries in data and AI literacy.

In each episode, we’ll share actionable tips, resources, and insights to help you strengthen your own data and AI literacy programs. From assessing your team’s knowledge to uncovering key attitudes and behaviors of successful teams, we’ll cover the topics that matter most, including avoiding common pitfalls like ineffective data storytelling.

The show is for executives, managers, or those on the learning and development team. We hope you join us!

Show Notes: https://dataliteracy.com/data-literacy-show-trailer