In this episode, Neil and Alex discuss the importance of data literacy and what it takes to build a truly data-driven organisation. They cover everything from understanding basic data concepts to using the right tools and applying critical thinking when analysing data.

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⏰ Timestamps

00:00 – Intro

00:08 – Meet Neil and Alex

00:13 – Why data literacy matters for a data-driven organisation

00:40 – The importance of basic data concepts (mean, mode, standard deviation)

02:53 – Appropriate use of tools (Excel vs. SQL)

04:13 – Using statistics to support business decisions

04:48 – Understanding causation vs. correlation

06:02 – Effective data visualisation and storytelling

07:36 – Critical thinking when working with data

08:41 – The danger of incorrect data driving decisions

10:14 – Fixing data issues and handling resistance to change

10:42 – Outro and next steps