A popular quote by W. Edwards Deming reads:
“Without data, you’re just another person with an opinion.”
But what if you flipped this saying?
“Without data, you’re just another person with an opinion.”
Leaders need to share informed opinions and insights.
Any dashboard can spew data.
It takes soft intelligence, leadership, and communication skills to win hearts and minds.
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HE: The data speaks for itself.
SHE: It really doesn’t. It’s why we have analysts. And data scientists. And leaders who interpret the data…
Because data on its own doesn’t say much.
We need to put the data into the context of story.
What story does the data inspire us to tell?
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Laura Bergells is a professional story finder. She writes, coaches, teaches, and speaks. Check out her online courses at LinkedIn Learning.
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