Data Driven Leadership

Ever wondered how data can tell captivating stories? In this episode, host Jess Carter dives into the nuanced world of data-driven storytelling with master communicator Christopher Chin to unveil the secrets behind crafting compelling presentations and leaving a lasting impression with your audience. Known for his accomplishments as a programmer, analyst, and entrepreneur, Chin carved out a unique...

Sometimes making a change is the necessary step you need to take in order to propel your organization to the next level. With change can come resistance, which is usually rooted in fear. In this episode, host Jess Carter talks with Resultant Director of Organizational Change Management Allison Grayson about why organizational change management is important and how companies can successfully implem...

"Use data on the front end to make decisions on what you want to go do...use it on the back end for that program efficacy as well...it should be a day-to-day thing for nonprofits to be looking at and leveraging their data." - Michael Schmierer In this episode, Jess talks with seasoned consultants Amy Pipher and Michael Schmierer about the critical role data plays in driving impact and ensuring lon...

Most business leaders want to make data-driven decisions. But preventing silos and navigating complicated, time-intensive data transformations to unlock clear answers? That's a whole different level. In this episode, host Jess Carter talks with Coalesce CEO and co-founder Armon Petrossian about how data transformation is evolving in fascinating ways, thanks to cloud data warehousing and automation...

Data drives positive outcomes nonprofit organizations just as much as in for-profit enterprises. Nonprofits can leverage data to make a real difference in communities and the lives of individuals. In this episode, we take a deep dive into an innovative project lead by Stephanie Fritz and Denise Luster at the United Way . Specifically, this project harnesses the power of data to improve the lives o...

"Being curious and wanting to understand what's driving something is a key trait for successful CFOs." —Matt Tischler In this episode, we explore the importance of scalability and flexibility in data analysis and how CFOs can leverage data and analytics to make better-informed decisions. Our guest Matt Tischler is the Chief Financial Officer at RuffleButts , a retail, apparel and fashion company....

Have you ever heard the myths about data-driven leadership in the healthcare industry? That it's too hard to implement, that initiatives don't lead to meaningful results, or that reliable data is hard to come by? Hannah Anderson debunks those myths and shows how constructive discernment, leadership, and decision-making can be effective tools in your healthcare practice. Hannah is a passionate heal...

When workforce development expert Todd Hurst discovered Indiana's complex, messy workforce resource ecosystem, he set out to create a trusted clearinghouse to help employers and individuals navigate the system. Along the way, he uncovered surprising data solutions and promising practices. In this episode, you'll hear Todd share the latest on the Talent Resource Navigator and how this platform has...

Eager to learn more about Indiana's talent and workforce development landscape, Executive Director of the Institute for Workforce Excellence at the Indiana Chamber Todd Hurst set out to tackle the challenge of work-based learning systems across the state. Through research and analysis, he discovered a lack of available data that could accurately measure the success of work-based learning. This spu...

Driven by her mission to shake things up, Jess Carter embarked on a journey to discover what it means to be a data-driven leader through this podcast. As we wrap up our first season, we're flipping the script and interviewing Jess about what she's learned so far. Jess is passionate about helping people make data-driven decisions and providing tactical advice for businesses. Through interviewing ex...

Are you a data-driven leader looking to unlock improved efficiency, engagement, and decision-making? Manually assembling data can be a time-consuming and labor-intensive process. If you're feeling the pain of not achieving your desired results, then this episode is for you. To quickly implement a data-driven leadership solution, Resultant CEO Mark Caswell balances academia and action, helping comp...

Data projects in the public sector are often complicated, but that doesn't mean they aren't important or should be postponed. Josh Wakefield, VP of public sector services at Resultant, has dedicated the last 15 years of his career to the public sector, helping agencies implement solutions and leverage data to inform decision-making and improve outcomes. In this episode, Josh and Jess explore the c...

Anyone who's undergone a data migration project knows they almost never get done as quickly as everyone hopes. Along the way, you may find out the process is more complex than expected, what you started to build wasn't what you needed, or that you don't have leadership buy-in. That doesn't always have to be the case, though. Texas Mutual underwent a complex data migration project and completed it...

"In today's world, Chat GPT helps us stay in the 'goldilocks period' of the Internet, where we can find trustworthy information and synthesize what's right and what's wrong." - Josh Wakefield Join Josh Wakefield, VP of Public Sector Services, and me as we dive into the possibilities of ChatGPT and its impacts on data-driven leadership. 

Building a Data Warehouse the Agile Way Late project deliveries, constantly changing requirements, rework and reengineering—these are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to data warehouse problems. The root lies below the surface in your approach, the people you involve, and the tools you use. Resultant's VP of Data Services Will Grey and National Sales Director Michael Tantrum join the show...

You can't avoid risks. You can only plan for them. This is one of Susan Schramm 's cornerstone pieces of advice when it comes to data transformation. As Founder of Go To Market Impact , a firm specializing in de-risking data strategy, her advice is well worth taking. In this episode, you'll hear an excerpt from a webinar where Susan shares why data modernization projects fail and how to de-risk th...

Digital transformations may seem like the obvious path to the future of IT. However, 28% of executives still see them as a cost center and 29% believe data proving their ROI is hard to find, according to Altimeter . If your organization has yet to take on a digital transformation, how do you get your executives on board? Caterina Luppi , CIO at D.C. Bar , is here to help and shares insights on her...

Inaccurate data isn't just a headache, it's a profit killer. Bad data costs companies 12% of their revenue, according to Experian . If you're ready to start (or continue) your data transformation, Paola Saibene and Jon Sakanai are here to help. Paola is the Principal Consultant of Data Governance Practice at Resultant. She helps with our Solution on the Spot and shares key principles for diving in...

Companies whose executives champion analytics are 77% more likely to exceed their business goals, according to a recent survey . Executive sponsorship is vital to organizational change. So how do you get C-Suite buy-in for your data initiatives? In Solution on the Spot, Anna Peterson , BI practice lead at Resultant, emphasizes the importance of starting with the why  behind requests you receive an...

In 2018, Major League Baseball recorded its lowest attendance in 15 years . Unfortunately, the years that followed haven't looked much better. But ballparks may be unlocking a strategy that can turn these trends around: data analytics. Data analytics isn't new to the baseball world, but the amount of data teams can now collect—and how fast they can collect it—opens up a host of new possibilities....

Patient experience is receiving 88% of healthcare's investment in digital transformation, according to a recent study by Deloitte . Why? Because data has incredible potential to drive phenomenal patient experience. In the healthcare world, there are a lot of hurdles to achieving an environment that meets industry requirements as well as organizational goals. We're bringing in healthcare data exper...

How did 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 smooth execution of such a large initiative. Kicking off the episode is Solution on the Spot with Resultant President  John Roach . He shares how to align your data strategy...

The power of Data is undeniable. And unharnessed - it's nothing but chaos.  Making data your ally. Using it to lead with confidence and clarity. Host Jess Carter is solving problems in real-time to reveal what's possible. Helping communities and people thrive. This is Data Driven Leadership a show brought to you by Resultant.