Pinot’s Palette 11945 S. Strang Line Rd., Olathe, KS 66062 RSVP to rsvp@kcdama.org by Thursday, January 23rd Free for 2019-2020 members Cost is $35 for non-members and guests (PAY HERE)

Please Note: The paint does stain, and aprons are provided, but accidents happen.

Speaker: Brian Daly and Brent Never from UMKC

• Brian Daly is the Managing Director of Executive Education at Bloch, UMKC

• Brent Never is the Associate Professor at the Bloch School and director of the new UMKC IDEAS: The Institute of Data Education, Analytics, and Science, UMKC

Presentation: Data, Culture, and Leadership – The Role of Data Practitioners in Building Data Driven Enterprises

Data analytics is on the tip of executive’s minds; the velocity, variety, and volume of data is both exciting and frightening.  More and more organizations are facing key strategic choices about how to be data-driven and not data-bound. Leaders are challenged with re-imagining culture and building an organization where employees will understand the possibilities and limitations of working with data. Companies need to create ways for various functions (data analytics, marketing, human resources, customer service, operations, etc.) to effectively work together with a shared understanding of data. In some cases, competencies may need to be re-evaluated and certain re-skilling and training may be called for.

This workshop focuses on the leadership opportunities and challenges in engaging strategically with data and the evolving role of data practitioners as guides and translators for their organizations.  During this session, we will focus on defining what it means to become a data-driven business from a human capital perspective and the importance of building a workforce which is not just data literate but also emotionally intelligent and intellectually curious. We’ll explore the importance of critical thinking and link this to the notion of conducting informal cultural inventories in order to understand just how ready businesses are to become data-driven. Ultimately, we will discuss the relationship between data practitioners and organizational leadership throughout the process of building data-driven enterprises.

Throughout this three-hour workshop, in small group discussion and by using practical mapping and assessment tools, participants will:

• Discuss the role of hands-on data practitioners in shaping the growth of data programs in organizations
• Formulate questions to help assess their organizations’ capacity and readiness for embracing data
• Identify and discuss competencies, knowledge requirements and strategic opportunities for supporting data initiatives

This session will be led by Brent Never and Brian Daly from the Henry W. Bloch School of Management at the University of Missouri Kansas City

Brent Never (Ph.D.) is an Associate Professor at the Bloch School and directs the new UMKC IDEAS: The Institute of Data Education, Analytics, and Science.  UMKC IDEAS is charged with bringing data science to the UMKC and Kansas City region through non-credit and credit-bearing training for professionals.  Brent is an expert in GIS and spatial analytics, with a focus on housing and real estate policy.  In 2018, he and colleague Jim DeLisle won the Alteryx Excellence Award for their method of data merging, cleaning, and analysis.

Brian Daly (MSOD) is the Managing Director of Executive Education at Bloch. Executive Education is charged with working with organizations to develop leadership talent and strengthen their capacity for continuous innovation and success. Brian is an organizational effectiveness instructor and leads numerous training and development programs. Prior to joining the Bloch School, Brian directed professional education offerings at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and worked with clients from around the world.

To learn more about the programs Brent and Brian are involved in, please see below:

IDEAS — UMKC Institute for Data, Education, Analytics and Science | Spring 2020 Data Analytics Workshop Series. 

UMKC is pleased to announce the launch of our, non-degree, Data Analytics Workshop Series. Topics including Data Dashboards with Tableau (March 14) and Introduction to the Python Toolbox (March 28) are presented as full day, hands-on, workshops ideal for any professional or student interested in learning the step-by-step approach of data analytics.

Complete our short Information Request form to workshop details and be sure to mention that you are DAMA member in order to receive discounted pricing.

DAMA members who have a paid membership from April 2019 through March 2020 may attend at no charge.  Guests are welcome to attend for a $35 fee and can submit payment here.

We have special rates for students and unemployed, please contact RSVP@kcdama.org for more details.

We also offer a scholarship to one deserving individual if you or someone you know would like to apply to attend for free, send an email to RSVP@kcdama.org with a short paragraph for application.

Please send your RSVP by February 28th to: RSVP@kcdama.org.

NOTE:  Please contact Membership@kcdama.org or Treasurer@kcdama.org if you are unclear of the status of your membership.

Data & BI Trends – Thursday, June 4th

Technology is getting more powerful every day.  We have countless ways to collect information and connect people, yet the world has become more fragmented than ever before.  It’s ironic – and it’s holding businesses back.

When it comes to data, analytics is no longer enough. Tune into this online event on Data & BI Trends to discover:

• How data management methods like DataOps and self-service make analytics more agile
• The importance of data literacy as a service
• Why ethical computing is crucial
• What synthesis looks like and how active metadata catalogs will act as the connective tissue

Speaker:

Dan Sommer, Senior Director, Market Intelligence Lead, Qlik

• Dan is a Senior Director and global lead for Qlik’s Market Intelligence Program, responsible for the supply, demand, macro, and micro picture. With two decades of experience in the IT industry, Dan is a frequent keynote speaker, blogger, and columnist. Dan has previously held the positions of Research Director, Agenda Manager, and Global Lead for BI and Analytics Markets at IT research and advisory company Gartner. During the 10 years he spent as an analyst at Gartner, he specialized in markets, trends, competitive landscape evaluations, and go-to-market strategies.

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The Human Impact of Data Literacy: 5 Steps to Driving Data Leadership – Thursday, June 11th

Data analytics technology is better than ever. In fact, today’s solutions have developed so quickly that most employees don’t have the skills to harness their power. Businesses are at a tipping point in becoming data-driven, and the workforce skills gap is a barrier.

The Human Impact of Data Literacy, a recent report from Accenture and Qlik, reveals the many opportunities a data-literate culture can deliver – including advice for how to get there. During The Human Impact of Data Literacy, you’ll learn more about the findings, including:

• The size of the opportunity – up to $500M*
• The 3 main barriers to becoming data-driven
• 5 steps for building a data-informed workforce
• Plus, Practical advice from featured analyst Forrester plus industry leaders at Nemours and Qlik

Speakers:

• Martha Bennett, VP, Principal Analyst, Forrester
  • Martha Bennett is a VP and Principal Analyst at Forrester. She serves CIOs and other tech leaders, helping them understand the impact of emerging technologies on their business. Martha provides in-depth coverage of blockchain technology and business intelligence (BI), as well as analytics and artificial intelligence at a strategic level. In her blockchain research, Martha focuses on demystifying this emerging technology, helping CIOs and strategy teams identify appropriate use cases and navigate the broad ecosystem of startups and established providers offering software and services. In her BI research, Martha analyzes the effect of emerging technologies and business pressures on the way BI capabilities are managed and delivered, and she helps CIOs and their business partners develop data and analytics strategies fit for the digital age.
• Rishi Muchhala, Manager of Enterprise Intelligence, Nemours Children’s Health System
  • Originally from Baltimore, MD, Rishi Muchhala is an IT professional currently residing in Jacksonville, FL. His background includes business intelligence and data warehouse consulting, including managing his own firm. Currently, as Manager of Enterprise Intelligence at Nemours Children’s Health System, he leads the central enterprise data warehouse and business intelligence teams, along with Nemours’ Citizen Developer strategy.
• Jordan Morrow, Global Head of Data Literacy, Qlik
  • Jordan Morrow is Qlik’s Global Head of Data Literacy and the owner of the data literacy program that touches upon the following topics: big data, analytics, data, statistics, data visualizations, and more. Along with building this curriculum, Jordan delivers this learning through various channels and is at the forefront of industry thought leadership.

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CXOs Guide to Data-Driven Sustainability – Thursday, June 18th

The year 2020 marked the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. It demonstrates that environmental action has become more important than ever. Executives around the world are discovering new ways to lead in the fight against climate change – including, powerfully, with data. Join us for this session where experts from the United Nations and Qlik will discuss data-driven strategies currently taking place on the front lines. They’ll also present a model your business can use to build sustainability while saving money.

Speakers:

• Julie Kae, Executive Director of Qlik.org, Global Head of Corporate Responsibility, Qlik
  • Julie Kae is currently serving as the Executive Director of Qlik.org and the Global Head of Corporate Responsibility at Qlik. In this role, Ms. Kae leads the organization’s program on global sustainability and empowering nonprofits to effectively serve our planet and vulnerable populations. The program includes leading sustainability best practices and reporting internally and externally with clients; managing strategic partnerships with the United Nations, C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group, Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity, Private Sector Roundtable and others; directing a Qlik software grant program; and directing employee engagement activities.
• Greg Ogolla, Information Systems Officer, Office of Information and Communications Technology of the United Nations
  • Information Systems Officer in the United Nations. Wide-ranging experience in the public and private sector, working with technology teams to solve business problems in challenging environments using innovation and technology. Over 20 years in the field of Information Technology with the last five years focused on Analytics and BI to help knowledge workers get the most from their data.

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KC DAMA Day 2020

• Speaker: Bernie Smith
• Date: Tuesday, October 27th - 29th, 2020
• Time: 12:30PM-4:30PM
• Where: Virtual Event

Speaker Bio

Bernie coaches businesses to develop meaningful KPIs and present their management information in the clearest possible way to support good decision making.
Frustrated by the random way in which performance measures are often chosen and implemented, Bernie set up Made to Measure KPIs in 2007. The goal was to develop simple, structured and repeatable ways to create KPIs that normal humans could design and use to improve businesses.
Using the experience (and scars) of working with a huge variety of organizations over his consulting career, spanning banking (HSBC, Credit Suisse, UBS), aerospace (Airbus, AirTanker, Leonardo), and even cheesemaking, Bernie has boiled that experience down into simple, sensible and practical advice on performance measurement. He is the author of 19 KPI books that aim to share that expertise in a down-to-earth, conversational, style.

Bernie lives in Sheffield, UK, with his wife and two children and some underused exercise equipment.

Course Details

The KPI Design Masterclass course has been carefully designed for people who...

• Want to select, design, and implement KPIs for any organizations
• Are tasked with fixing, or improving existing KPIs
• Need to design KPIs for complex, specialist, or niche businesses
• Want guidance on the principles of optimal dashboard or report design
• Like a structured, logical approach
• Know the data isn’t perfect, but need to get the KPIs out there
• If you work with corporations or large enterprises, this approach should be perfect for you.
• A snack pack and Zoom details will be shipped to each participant. More details will be sent upon your RSVP.

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