Podcasts about data visualisation

My friend Andy Kirk joins the show to reflect on the changing landscape of data visualization. We discuss the evolution of tools like Tableau and Flourish, the dispersion of social media communities, and how, how AI is reshaping workflows and data visualization. Andy shares insights from his freelance experience, the challenges of teaching data preparation, and his measured take on critique and awards in the field. This episode captures a moment of introspection in data viz—where progress is evident, but big questions remain.Keywords: data, data visualization, flourish, graphic design, how to, information design, graphic design tutorials, graphic design portfolio, graphic design course, online learning, graphic design photoshop, graphic design trends 2024, how to draw, data scientist, Federica fragapane, accurat, AccessibilityInDesign, EngagingVisuals, Inspiration, DataNarratives, VisualizationDesign, InstagramPortfolio, BehancePortfolio, mathematics, Al, machine learningSubscribe to the PolicyViz Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.Become a patron of the PolicyViz Podcast for as little as a buck a monthCheck out Andy's website and grab his new book, Data Visualisation: A Handbook for Data Driven Design.Follow me on Instagram, LinkedIn, Substack, Twitter, Website, YouTubeEmail: jon@policyviz.com

Today's guest is Rudi O'Reilly Meehan, Founder and Director at Data&Design. In today's fast-evolving technological landscape, the importance of data visualisation cannot be overstated. As a pioneer in the field and founder of Data and Design. Rudi's journey exemplifies how data visualisation can reshape industries, improve accessibility and encourage innovation.Topics include:0:00 Starting Data&Design to bring data to life through visualisations3:17 Partnering with Dublin City Council to visualize tourism data6:17 Balancing AI chat and UX for fun, intuitive planning8:49 His aim to educate on AI search, balance accuracy and randomness11:53 Exploring playful, visual AI interfaces beyond chatbots, especially for kids14:31 Promoting data storytelling, education and community engagement

In this week's episode of the PolicyViz Podcast, I sit down with data visualization expert Moritz Stefaner to reflect on his journey in the field. We discuss Stefaner's work on the Data Stories Podcast, his shift from bespoke data visualization projects to scalable design systems, and his collaborations with organizations like the World Health Organization. Moritz shares insights on the evolution of data visualization trends, the importance of clear communication, and the challenges of building sustainable design frameworks.Keywords: Data visualization, Moritz Stefaner, PolicyViz Podcast, Data Stories Podcast, Design systems, Data journalism, WHO design language, Data communication, AI transcription, Data storytellingmathematics, Al, machine learningSubscribe to the PolicyViz Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.Become a patron of the PolicyViz Podcast for as little as a buck a monthExplore all of Mortiz's amazing work on his websiteFollow me on Instagram, LinkedIn, Substack, Twitter, Website, YouTubeEmail: jon@policyviz.com

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Yann Tanguy est Field Chief Data Officer chez Tableau et ex-Head of Business Intelligence chez Pernod Ricard et Enterprise Data Architect chez Sodexo. Je suis ravi de recevoir quelqu'un de Tableau car c'est l'outil de BI le plus cité sur DataGen ces dernières années. On en a parlé avec Doctolib, Ledger, Decathlon…On aborde :

How can data visualisation transform healthcare decision-making? What role do allyship and representation play in driving innovation?In this episode, we're joined by Shevon Licorish (he/him), Head of Data Visualisation & Innovation at the NHS, who shares his unique perspective on the power of data to create meaningful change in healthcare. Shevon takes us through his inspiring career journey navigating the challenges of being an international professional to establish himself as a leader in data analytics within the NHS.He explores the critical role of data storytelling in empowering both patients and healthcare professionals to make informed decisions. With a passion for making data more accessible and engaging, Shevon highlights the importance of allyship, mentorship, and representation in fostering a more inclusive and impactful industry.Additionally, he shares valuable insights on building psychological safety within data teams and leveraging cross-disciplinary collaboration to maximise impact.This is a must-listen episode for anyone interested in the intersection of technology, analytics, and patient-centred innovation.0:00 Career Journey and Challenges in the UK Workforce4:59 Transition to the NHS and Career Progression9:37 Importance of Data Visualisation in Healthcare14:50 Engaging with Data Visualisation Beyond Healthcare17:51 Challenges and Opportunities in Data Leadership Roles25:15 The Role of Allyship and Mentorship in Data Careers27:11 The Impact of Role Models and Representation27:28 Strategic Career Planning and Networking40:10 Quick Fire Data Lightning RoundFor more information head to https://www.miraitalent.com/Welcome to “Let's Talk Data”, a deep dive into the transformative realm of data with the trailblazers of this disruptive industry.Your host Emma Crabtree explores the latest trends and developments in the data sector, while also delving into the personal stories of these data pioneers.They reveal how they harness data, not just in business, but in shaping their everyday lives, from optimising daily routines to making data-informed decisions. You'll hear about their motivations, role models, and how they plan to use their position to innovate, inspire and influence change.Many companies today are still missing the golden opportunity to unlock true potential with their data. Our conversations will shed light on this untapped potential as well as the pivotal role that data professionals play in driving progress.“Let's Talk Data” is your go-to source for inspiration and knowledge, providing a front-row seat to the future of data-driven insights and innovations.

This is part of the DSS Club series of The Locker Room Podcast. Hosted by renowned hurling coach Barry Mullane, with Brendan Delaney as special guest, alongside Cathal McErlean (Fantasy Hurling). Their discussion included a range of topics, including: - NHL Preview - Fantasy Hurling - Na Fianna - Kings of Ireland! Links to podcasts here

This is part of the DSS Club Series of The Locker Room Podcast. Hosted by DSS coach Steven Poacher with Mark Doran as special guest. Their discussion included a range of topics, including: - Cuala's Power Plays - King Con - Brave-Harte Performance  - Club's long term vision - Calendar Concerns Links to podcasts here

Happy New Year and Welcome to Season 9 of Code for Thought. The season opens with a ByteSized RSE session - the short online courses with companion episodes for all of you who do science and write code. ByteSized RSE is sponsored by the Universe HPC project. Subject for this episode is data visualisation and how you could use the perception features of our brain (see Gestalt psychology) to tell a compelling story with your data. My guest is Kirsty Pringle from the Software Sustainability Institute in the UK.https://www.interaction-design.org/literature/topics/gestalt-principles Gestalt principles by a user design grouphttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gestalt_psychology a good summary of Gestalt psychologyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Data_and_information_visualization a summary of data visualisationhttps://matplotlib.org the Python Matplotlib libraryhttps://d3js.org the D3 Javascript libraryhttps://root.cern the Root analysis tool by CERNhttps://www.software.ac.uk the Software Sustainability Institutehttps://www.universe-hpc.ac.uk the Universe-HPC projectGet in touchThank you for listening! Merci de votre écoute! Vielen Dank für´s Zuhören! Contact Details/ Coordonnées / Kontakt: Email mailto:peter@code4thought.org UK RSE Slack (ukrse.slack.com): @code4thought or @piddie US RSE Slack (usrse.slack.com): @Peter Schmidt Mastodon: https://fosstodon.org/@code4thought or @code4thought@fosstodon.org Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/code4thought.bsky.social LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pweschmidt/ (personal Profile)LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/codeforthought/ (Code for Thought Profile) This podcast is licensed under the Creative Commons Licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

This is part of the DSS Club series of The Locker Room Podcast. Hosted by DSS coach Steven Poacher with Mark Doran as special guest. Their discussion included a range of topics, including: - All Ireland Club semi-final football review - ⁠Errigal's high press  - The Canavan Brothers - ⁠Can CON be stopped?  - Cuala's Physical Conditioning - Knock Out Football the way forward! Links to podcasts here

This is part of the DSS Club series of The Locker Room Podcast. Hosted by renowned hurling coach Barry Mullane, with Brendan Delaney as special guest. Their discussion included a range of topics, including: - Sars win & Slaughtneil regrets - Na Fianna win the battle - Who will win in Croker? - A full house for Cork - New hurling director   Links to podcasts here

This is part of the GAA Club Series of the Locker Room Podcast. Hosted by Leitrim Senior football Manager, Steven Poacher from DSS Coaching, with special guest Mark Doran (Roscommon Senior Football team coach).  The discussion covers a range of topics including:  - All-Ireland Club Football Championship - The Final 4 - Fascinating tactical battle in Ulster. - Cuala's power plays in big games - Crokes' tradition at this level in recent years - Strandhill's fairytale season. - Tribute to Jody Gormley. Links to podcasts here

This is part of the DSS Club series of The Locker Room Podcast. Hosted by renowned hurling coach Barry Mullane, with Brendan Delaney as special guest. Their discussion included a range of topics, including: - Na Fianna experience v Kilcormac youth - Brilliant Sarsfields - the best club side in Cork - Immokilly - Is it fair? - Heartbreak for Portaferry - The Harty Cup   Links to podcasts here

St Joseph's Coach Education Day Preview Steven Poacher is joined by James Horan, Damien McErlain, and Kieran McGeary to preview the upcoming Coach Education Day at St Joseph's High School in Newry this Saturday, November 30th, from 10 am - 12:30 pm.

Data Visualisation and Storytelling with Data: Transform Insights into Impact” Turning Data into a Story • Steps to identify a compelling narrative: • Define the purpose of the data (What decision does it inform?). • Identify the audience and their priorities. • Highlight key insights and themes. • Structuring the story: Beginning (Context), Middle (Insights), and End (Actions). • Avoiding common pitfalls: Overloading with data, bias, and lack of focus. More webinars like this at Cambridge Marketing College http://marketingcollege.com

A major data skills initiative to help thousands of non-IT Irish professionals to become data literate and keep pace with the digital revolution has been launched, supported by Technology Ireland Digital Skillnet in collaboration with Microsoft. Data SMART is aimed at equipping professionals across Ireland who do not work in IT-based roles with the confidence and essential data skills - or data literacy - that they need to thrive in today's workplace. Created by the Technology Ireland Digital Skillnet in association with the Analytics Institute and Microsoft, thousands of non-tech workers can now ensure that their skills are current and relevant to a digital future. Studies show that those staff that are familiar with core data skills will progress faster in their careers. Furthermore, research confirms that companies making data-driven decisions make faster market progress and revenue. Data SMART will allow working professionals to acquire data literacy competence in a flexible, low-cost way during a 12-week learning window that combines online tutorials with hands-on, interactive workshops. Participants will acquire skills in Data Collection and Cleaning, Data Transformation and Interpretation, Data Visualisation and Storytelling, as well as Ethics, Privacy, Security and Data Governance. A Data SMART Foundation Certificate in Data Skills will be awarded by the Analytics Institute and Microsoft to recognise participants' new data skills. Commenting at the launch of Data SMART in Microsoft HQ in Leopardstown, Dublin yesterday, Maire Hunt, Network Director of Technology Ireland Digital Skillnet, said: "Data SMART is the most ambitious national upskilling opportunity for companies to adopt essential data skills that has been created to date. Our ambition is to train over 10,000 professionals from all backgrounds and across all sectors over the next three years." Lorcan Malone, Analytics Institute CEO, said: "Already multiple companies have signed up for the Data SMART Initiative with companies able to train large numbers of staff in a very flexible, low-cost manner, with minimum impact on the flow of work. This will boost careers national and internationally, as well as enabling leaders to adopt a data driven approach to decisions in an increasing challenging commercial landscape." Microsoft, a world leader in technology, sees this initiative as a chance to equip Irish workers with practical data knowledge and provide a stepping stone to better skills and brighter career prospects. Microsoft Ireland Head of Future Skilling, Dr Kevin Marshall, said: "Microsoft Ireland is committed to providing upskilling opportunities for all. As organisations engage with the AI revolution, data analysis skills are fundamental. This initiative will equip individuals with crucial skills for effective data navigation and informed decision-making. We are pleased to collaborate with the Technolofgy Ireland Digital Skillnet and the Analytics Institute on this important programme." How to Apply for the Data SMART Initiative: Data SMART is open to workers in the Republic of Ireland with part-funding available from Technology Ireland Digital Skillnet. Spaces are limited, so interested professionals are encouraged to apply soon. For more information and to sign up, visit www.datasmart.digitalskillnet.ie More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Inst...

This is part of the DSS Club series of The Locker Room Podcast.  Hosted by Barry Mullane with DSS coach Brendan Delaney as special guest. This discussion included a range of topics: - Cushendall v Slaughtneil epic - Can anyone stop Ballygunner - Sars v Feakle - A brilliant Leinster club championship - Can Portaferry win Ulster? - 2024 All Stars Links to podcasts here

This is part of the GAA Club Series of the Locker Room Podcast. Hosted by Steven Poacher from DSS Coaching, with special guest Mark Doran (Roscommon Senior Football team coach).  The discussion covers a range of topics including: 

Send me a messageIn this episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain podcast, I sit down with Ganesh Gandhieswaran, Co-Founder and CEO of ConverSight, to dive into how data and AI are transforming sustainable supply chains. Ganesh's extensive background in data analytics for manufacturing and supply chains sets the stage as we discuss how AI and data integration can offer deep insights for companies aiming to meet sustainability targets.Ganesh explains how today's data-rich environment provides new opportunities for companies to make informed decisions about carbon emissions, resource usage, and overall environmental impact. Yet, he's quick to highlight the challenges – from integrating data across global suppliers to ensuring data quality and consistency. With AI and predictive analytics, Ganesh demonstrates how companies can not only monitor but actively manage sustainability efforts, predicting issues before they arise and adjusting strategies on the go.We also touch on the importance of data visualisation tools in making sense of complex sustainability metrics, enabling leaders to see patterns and act quickly. From predictive maintenance to the transition toward a circular economy, Ganesh's insights show that technology can genuinely underpin a greener supply chain – but only if organisations take a structured, measurable approach. It's an episode filled with actionable takeaways for any company looking to leverage data for a sustainable future.Have a listen, and let me know your thoughts on LinkedIn or Twitter (@tomraftery).Elevate your brand with the ‘Sustainable Supply Chain' podcast, the voice of supply chain sustainability.Last year, this podcast's episodes were downloaded over 113,000 times by senior supply chain executives around the world.Become a sponsor. Lead the conversation.Contact me for sponsorship opportunities and turn downloads into dialogues.Act today. Influence the future.Support the showPodcast supportersI'd like to sincerely thank this podcast's generous supporters: Lorcan Sheehan Olivier Brusle Alicia Farag Kieran Ognev And remember you too can Support the Podcast - it is really easy and hugely important as it will enable me to continue to create more excellent episodes like this one.Podcast Sponsorship Opportunities:If you/your organisation is interested in sponsoring this podcast - I have several options available. Let's talk!FinallyIf you have any comments/suggestions or questions for the podcast - feel free to just send me a direct message on LinkedIn, or send me a text message using this link.If you liked this show, please don't forget to rate and/or review it. It makes a big difference to help new people discover it. Thanks for listening.

This is part of the GAA Club Series of the Locker Room Podcast. Hosted by Steven Poacher from DSS Coaching, with special guest Mark Doran (Roscommon Senior Football team coach).  The discussion covers a range of topics including:  •⁠  ⁠Jody Gormleys bravery

Luke Passman is currently Head of Performance Services at Chelsea FC Academy. Luke has also been involved with New York Mets, Soto Tennis Academy and TASS. This is part of the DSS Performance Series of The Locker Room Podcast, where we interview some of the best known performance staff from around the world, working in sport. Hosted by Ross Bennett from DSS Coaching, the discussion covers a range of topics, including: ● His journey and adaptation to different sports / cultures ● Principles around leadership and staff development ● Performance modelling and how its aligns with holistic programming ● Extensive detail around Individual Development Plans (IDPs) and determinants of success and much more! ------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to our podcast here: Apple: http://buff.ly/3mgU6IU Spotify: https://bit.ly/49jdA96 YouTube http://buff.ly/36sGDJ2   The Locker Room Podcast is brought to you by the people at www.DeelySportScience.com Join today to get exclusive access to our upcoming coaching & sport science webinars, weekly videos of Gaelic football, Hurling, and S&C practices and activities, along with blogs, vlogs, member-led discussions. Sign up to Deely Sport Science elite coaching membership today for great rates: €45 for 3 months €80 for 6 months €160 for 12 months As part of your DSS Elite Coaching membership, you will get access to Gaelic Football Practices & Games, fitness and gym programmes for your players & coaches, session plans, fitness sessions, videos, blogs, vlogs, gym programmes, videos of training games & practices Also discounted prices on Gaelic Football and Hurling Games eBooklets. Also check out our extremely popular new Online Certificate in Sports Performance Coaching on https://learning.deelysportscience.com   Remember to SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel Find us on Facebook: / deelysportscience And check out our new Data Analysis and Data Visualisation business at www.SportHorizon.co.uk Where we have just launched our 4th online course- 'Power BI for S&C Coaches - Level 1', to go alongside our other very popular courses 'Power BI for Sport Scientists - Level 1 and 2' and 'Tableau for Sport Scientists - Level 1'. All courses can be found at: https://www.sporthorizon.co.uk/   Find us on Twitter at: @DeelySport @CiDeely @Ross201189 @RIVERSIDEBOY79 @Odhran13 @BarryMullane1 @Stevie_poacher @markdeely @YearOfTheMurph @BD_CorkGDC

Hosted by Steven Poacher from DSS Coaching. This is part of our Locker Room GAA Inter-County Series where we discuss the big GAA games, the county players & coaches that make our games so interesting to follow, tactical coaching trends, and newsworthy items such as rule changes, competition structures, and the future of the GAA. This episode's special guests were all involved in the FRC rule enhancement exhibition games last weekend in Croke Park: •⁠ ⁠Ronan O Neill - Fermanagh & Ulster Coach •⁠ ⁠Ultan Harney - Roscommon & Connacht player •⁠ ⁠⁠Paddy Burns - Armagh & Ulster player   The discussion covers a range of topics, including: • ⁠ ⁠3 up thumbs up

Hosted by Alan Mullen from DSS Coaching. This is part of our Locker Room Coaching Series where we interview some of the best and most interesting coaches working in Gaelic Football, Hurling, LGF and Camogie. This episode features Game Sense Coaching co-founder, Stephen Lavin. The discussion covers a range of topics, including: ●The Paul Kinnerk Effect ●Covid's creation of Game Sense Coaching  ● Creating a Coaching  Pathway ● The competitive streak in all us ● What is Game-Based-Coaching ------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to our podcast here: Apple: http://buff.ly/3mgU6IU Spotify: https://bit.ly/49jdA96 YouTube http://buff.ly/36sGDJ2   The Locker Room Podcast is brought to you by the people at www.DeelySportScience.com Join today to get exclusive access to our upcoming coaching & sport science webinars, weekly videos of Gaelic football, Hurling, and S&C practices and activities, along with blogs, vlogs, member-led discussions. Sign up to Deely Sport Science elite coaching membership today for great rates: €45 for 3 months €80 for 6 months €160 for 12 months As part of your DSS Elite Coaching membership, you will get access to Gaelic Football Practices & Games, fitness and gym programmes for your players & coaches, session plans, fitness sessions, videos, blogs, vlogs, gym programmes, videos of training games & practices Also discounted prices on Gaelic Football and Hurling Games eBooklets. Also check out our extremely popular new Online Certificate in Sports Performance Coaching on https://learning.deelysportscience.com   Remember to SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel Find us on Facebook: / deelysportscience And check out our new Data Analysis and Data Visualisation business at www.SportHorizon.co.uk Where we have just launched our 4th online course- 'Power BI for S&C Coaches - Level 1', to go alongside our other very popular courses 'Power BI for Sport Scientists - Level 1 and 2' and 'Tableau for Sport Scientists - Level 1'. All courses can be found at: https://www.sporthorizon.co.uk/   Find us on Twitter at: @DeelySport @CiDeely @Ross201189 @RIVERSIDEBOY79 @Odhran13 @BarryMullane1 @Stevie_poacher @markdeely @YearOfTheMurph @BD_CorkGDC

Romain Fays est Head of Analytics Engineering chez Doctolib, la licorne qui propose une plateforme de prise de rendez-vous avec des médecins et qui permet également de faire de la téléconsultation.

Dans cet épisode, j'accueille Thomas Gazquez, cofondateur de Finthesis, la plateforme de Business Intelligence et de Data visualisation dédiée aux experts-comptables.Nous abordons les défis et des évolutions dans le domaine comptable à l'ère de la data et du reporting :La mise en place d'un bon reporting, l'importance de la data visualisation, et l'utilisation de la business intelligenceLes chiffres au service des grandes décisions : mettre en place et piloter son tableau de bordLe frein du déficit de compétencesLes avantages de Finthesis et ses fonctionnalités (IA, scoring...) pour les cabinets comptables et la gestion financièreLes évolutions du marché et l'avenir des professions du chiffre (expert comptable, DAF, CFO...)

Le job de comptable tel que nous le connaissons aujourd'hui va disparaître. Découvrez dans ce cours complet les 10 compétences INCONTOURNABLES pour surfer sur la vague de l'IA

This episode features Paul and Chris Barber, the chief visionary officer at C-Link and a frequent guest on the show. Together, they delve into the transformative power of data visualisation for commercial teams.Key Topics Discussed:The current state of data in the construction industryThe importance of data visualisation for Main ContractorsPersonal experiences with data visualisation as a Quantity Surveyor and Commercial DirectorThe impact of data visualisation on lead times, programme management, and contract risk assessmentJoin us for a compelling discussion on how data visualisation tools can revolutionise construction procurement, streamline processes, and deliver significant benefits to all stakeholders, from subcontractors to clients.If you want a demo of C-Link's powerful data tools - CLICK HERE.Send us a Text Message.Want to connect with Paul?Paul is on Linkedin here and would love to talk. You can also connect with Paul at paul@c-link.com or through, C-Link. Watch the Video to learn more; you can book a demo by clicking here. C-Link is software built by Quantity Surveyors for Main Contractors. We save 600 hours of Quantity Surveying time per project in automation. We can make your QS' so much more efficient.

Discover how data visualisation dashboards can aid field teams in market access discussions with customers. Healthcare leaders look to real-world data (RWD) to inform decisions. Field teams presenting decision-makers with RWD within a well-designed, easy-to-use visualisation can build a case for change, while positioning themselves as a trusted partner. Watch this 20-minute discussion between Iain Shield (Associate Director – Market Access) and Ben Spurr (Head of Partnerships) to discover how Connected Insights data visualisation dashboards can help your teams have strategic conversations with healthcare decision-makers. Iain also explains typical use cases for the dashboards for field teams, why data dashboards are useful for the NHS, and what sets Connected Insights dashboards apart.Learn more about this showcase at: https://mtechaccess.co.uk/engage-nhs-with-rwd/Learn more about real-world data visualisation at: https://mtechaccess.co.uk/digital-capabilities/real-world-data-market-access/Subscribe to our newsletter to hear more news, insights and events from Mtech Access.

One of the biggest challenges businesses face when it comes to data visualisation is handling the volume of data and the need for faster processing methods. There's a common misconception that effective data visualisation must be fancy and interactive, but simple visuals can be just as powerful. Ann K. Emery, an expert in the field, believes that accessibility doesn't have to be time-consuming or expensive. In this podcast, she shares actionable strategies for creating accessible visualizations with Paulina Rios Maya, Head of Industry Relations at EM360Tech. Key TakeawaysAvoiding red-green colour combinations, Ensuring proper colour contrastUsing direct labelling instead of legends. Avoiding using all-capsUsing grey to highlight important informationEmploying small multiples to simplify complex visualisations. Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction00:54 - Defining Accessibility in Data Visualization02:17 - Big A Accessibility Tips06:36 - Little a Accessibility Strategies12:28 - The Future of Data Accessibility

Many of us first experience the concept of learning in formal school settings, but how do we learn in non-formal settings like museums and zoos? This is a question that Professor Joe E Heimlich and colleagues at the Center of Science and Industry (COSI), a science museum in Columbus, Ohio, USA are working to answer.Read more in Research OutreachRead the original research: doi.org/10.1080/10598650.2022.2135353

Jonathan and Vindana Chibabhai, Associate Professor in the Department of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa, discuss novel tools for pathogen surveillance, and the future of microbiology. Timestamps:  (00:00)-Introduction (03:20)-Podcast host to podcast host (04:50)-Vindana's journey into microbiology (06:48)-Antibiotic resistance (10:38)-Antibiotic use and food consumption (12:31)-What can we do about antibiotic resistance? (14:34)-Pathogen surveillance (16:58)-HIV in sub-Saharan Africa (20:36)-Accepting HIV treatment (22:22)-Vindana's current PhD work (24:10)-Microbe Mail podcast (26:56)-International infectious diseases (31:31)-Preventing the spread of diseases globally (34:45)-Future of microbiology research (36:58)-Three wishes for the future of healthcare

In this episode, Paul is joined by Justin Fellows, the Founder of 53 Quantum, an Independent Quantity Surveying consultancy specialising in Expert Analysis for Construction Lawyers and Commercial Directors navigating complex claims and disputes. Justin, a skilled Data Analyst, takes centre stage in this discussion focused on Data Visualisation. Discover how Justin leverages Data Visualisation to bolster his clients' success in winning contentious claims and disputes. Delve into Justin's “3R Rule” and uncover practical strategies to secure victory in your own upcoming claims. Tune in for a deep dive into the world of data-driven dispute resolution with Justin Fellows.Your free OTB downloadI've shared a link to the eBook: Construction Payment Mechanisms and Cycles.Send us a Text Message.Want to connect with Paul?Paul is on Linkedin here and would love to talk. You can also connect with Paul at paul@c-link.com or through, C-Link. Watch the Video to learn more; you can book a demo by clicking here. C-Link is software built by Quantity Surveyors for Main Contractors. We save 600 hours of Quantity Surveying time per project in automation. We can make your QS' so much more efficient.

Skip the Queue is brought to you by Rubber Cheese, a digital agency that builds remarkable systems and websites for attractions that helps them increase their visitor numbers. Your host is Paul Marden, CEO of Rubber Cheese.Download the Rubber Cheese 2023 Visitor Attraction Website Report - the annual benchmark statistics for the attractions sector.If you like what you hear, you can subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, and all the usual channels by searching Skip the Queue or visit our website rubbercheese.com/podcast.If you've enjoyed this podcast, please leave us a five star review, it really helps others find us. And remember to follow us on Twitter for your chance to win the books that have been mentioned in this podcastCompetition ends on 8th May 2024. The winner will be contacted via Twitter. Show references: https://thetypefacegroup.co.uk/www.linkedin.com/in/polly-buckland-69146a12Download the latest Impact ReportPolly sat on the client side in a marketing manager role at BMW (UK) Ltd before co-founding The Typeface Group in 2010. She's an ideas person, blending creativity and commercial awareness to get the best outcomes for our clients.The Typeface Group is a B Corp Communications Agency + Design Studio based in North Hampshire. Their mission is to counteract digital chatter by championing authentic and strategic communication. Team TFG work with brilliant minds in business to extract, optimise and amplify their expertise, cutting through content clutter and stimulating saleswhile reducing digital waste at all costs.  The Typeface Group have been B Corp certified since October 2021 and is currently going through recertification. Nancy Hyne: True Horizon: https://truehorizon.co.uk/Seismic Change: https://www.seismic-change.com/ Transcription:  Paul Marden: Welcome to Skip the Queue, a podcast for people working in or working with Vista attractions. I'm your host, Paul Marden. On today's episode I'm joined by Polly Buckland the Owner Founder of The Typeface Group a B Corp Communications Agency and Design studio based in Hampshire.The climate emergency is a subject that is gaining traction.  The changes to our climate are palpable, and finding ways to reduce our carbon footprint and impact on the planet is front and centre for many people that visit attractions.  People are making mindful decisions about where to spend their time and money, to have as little impact as possible – but at the same time people still want to enjoy experiences.  There are many attractions that understand this and are working to reduce their impact, and communicate this clearly to potential guests.  So today I'm going to be talking to Polly about how you can measure, and communicate the sustainability of your attraction.Paul Marden: Polly, welcome to the show.Polly Buckland: Thank you for having me, Paul.Paul Marden: Absolute pleasure. My first in the driver's seat all by myself. So it was important to me that this was going to be an interview with a friend so that I could ease myself into the hot seat of being the main host of Skip the Queue.Polly Buckland: Happy to help.Paul Marden: Thank you. Thank you for joining me. So regular listeners will know that we always start the podcast with a icebreaker question or two, which is always a surprise. So I picked out some lovely ones for you. Okay. These were ones that came from one of the podcast alumni last week, Ross Ballinger from Drayton Manor. So these were ones that he prepared. So he said, “If you could master one new skill instantly, what would it be and why?”Polly Buckland: Being able to focus one thing at a time, because I don't know what that feels like.Paul Marden: Does any agency owner know that? I mean, I think that is kind of a skill for agency owners to be able to focus on 16 things concurrently.Polly Buckland: No, I'm not sure. Yeah. I feel like it would be a superpower to just really focus in on just that one thing.Paul Marden: It's interesting, isn't it, because different people behave in different ways. So some people just hyper focus, don't they? Right down into the cornflakes. I can't do that at all. I'm like, just give me the headlines and I'll focus on the six things concurrently, rather than write down deep.Polly Buckland: Indeed. Lots of tabs open.Paul Marden: Oh, yeah, completely. All right, so my next one then. If you could live in any period of history, what would it be?Polly Buckland: Well, my mum told me recently that we descend from Vikings in our family. So maybe I'd go Viking. Maybe I'll go that era.Paul Marden: That's taking it right back, isn't it? That's good.Polly Buckland: Or all the 60's, 70's, because my mum also went to the Isle of Wight festival when Hendrix was there, and that sounds like it was fun.Paul Marden: I think if I had to choose between those two, I'd probably go for 60's or 70's.Polly Buckland: Life might have been harder as a Viking.Paul Marden: I think it could have been quite a lot harder as a Viking. We went to Wealden Downland Museum a couple of weeks ago, and you could see the history of all of the different buildings and places that people lived. Yeah, no, I'll take central heating, please. Central heating and somewhere to cook your dinner. Don't really want to go back to just everybody sitting around a fire trying to. Trying to cook off a fire and live in the same space. That doesn't sound too fun for me.Polly Buckland: No. Maybe I was hasty. Yeah. Let's go to the Isle of Wight festival and watch the doors.Paul Marden: Sounds pretty cool to me. All right then, Polly. So the other thing that we always ask people is, what is their unpopular opinion? So tell me, what's yours?Polly Buckland: I don't like ABBA. Paul Marden: Really?Polly Buckland: Quiet, full stop. Well, just so overplayed. It makes me sulk a little bit if I'm dancing and someone puts an ABBA track on.Paul Marden: Which is quite often, isn't it, really?Polly Buckland: It's too often.Paul Marden: So you're not too interested in watching some musicals with some ABBA soundtrack in it? That's. That's not going to light your fire?Polly Buckland: My kids like watching the Mamma Mia films. They're okay. I like Meryl Streep, but.Paul Marden: Not so much the music.Polly Buckland: No. And I love musicals, but, yeah, not ABBA.Paul Marden: So next wedding you go to, better make sure that they don't have ABBA on the soundtrack and ruin the end of the evening for you.Polly Buckland: Yeah.Paul Marden: Okay. So, Polly, thank you. We are going to talk about sustainability reporting because this is something that you do in your business. Yeah. But it's also something that you do helping other organisations with their sustainability reporting, isn't it? So really, I just wanted to start right back at the beginning. For people that have never done this before that heard the term bandied around, what does it actually mean to be doing sustainability reporting within an organisation?Polly Buckland: Well, it depends what framework you choose to report by and what's most suitable for your business. And there are many excellent sustainability consultancies out there that can help you kind of decide which road to go down. But for me, regardless of what framework you choose to work by, sustainability reporting is important because you can't improve what you don't measure. Polly Buckland: And in order to move forward as a more sustainable business, you also need to bring your team on board, your customers on board, and you're kind of missing the most important communication tool if you haven't galvanised your mission and your targets into a report. So, yeah, it's really important, regardless of where you are in your journey, regardless of whether it's a legal requirement for your business or not, to actually get your goals down in black and white and start communicating them.Paul Marden: So there's something you touched on there about it being a legal requirement for some people. So is it's mandatory for some sorts of organisations, is it? And then is it an optional for others?Polly Buckland: Yeah. So quoted companies, LLPs, large businesses, there's kind of thresholds of energy usage and turnover that will define whether you are legally required to report or not. All B Corps have an obligation to produce annual impact report. And that's kind of how we started putting our annual reports together since our accreditation three and a bit years ago.Paul Marden: Wow. Okay. So if you don't have to do it, if it's not a legal requirement for you to do it, why would you do it? It sounds like, not having done this before myself, it feels like it could be quite a lot of work. So is there a business benefit to producing this?Polly Buckland: It is quite a lot of work. It's definitely not a tick box exercise. There's buckets of research out there as to the relationship between consumer behaviour and sustainability. So McKinsey did a study. 60% of customers actively prioritise purchasing from sustainable businesses. Capgemini, 77% of customers buy from and remain loyal to brands that show their social responsibility. Polly Buckland: That I could literally keep quoting stats as to why businesses should take their sustainability goals very seriously and the communication of their sustainability initiatives very seriously, because it's becoming clearer. There was another stat about primarily women making the decisions based on sustainability of a business, and millennials and Gen Z being sort of high up the list of people that are taking sustainability creds into consideration when they're making a purchase.Polly Buckland: So, I mean, it's a barrel load of stats that suggest if you don't have your eye on sustainability reporting and communicating your sustainability goals, you perhaps should have.Paul Marden: Yeah. So thinking about our listeners and sorts of people that listen to the podcast, we've got attractions. And, you know, when we as an agency going and talking to people, we're talking about the audience. Who is it that's actually going to be buying from an attraction? Those are key demographics that you're talking about and making buying decisions off the basis of sustainability reporting and sustainability an overlap of what they want and what the organisation is offering. That's a key buying decision for people that are making decisions about where do they go at the weekend with their family. Could be off the back of those sustainability goals themselves, couldn't they?Polly Buckland: 100%. And actually, if you think of the little people that are going to these attractions, I know my daughter is in junior school at the moment, and they've done, it's part of the curriculum now. So she's coming home and talking to me about plastics in the ocean and looking at signage and looking at labels on fair trade, that there are little people out there that are looking for these messages now. Yeah, it's important to them. I even noticed the other day a new Sainsbury's opened near where we are, and there is an abundance of sustainability messaging throughout the shop.Paul Marden: Oh, really?Polly Buckland: Yeah. So I think people are switching on to the fact that consumers want to see this stuff.Paul Marden: Yeah, absolutely. So the other group of people that listening to us are people that working with attractions. And I guess if you're doing sustainability reporting, does that also look at the supply chain? So the people that you buy from, you need to be buying from people that are also thinking about sustainability. So for agencies like us or other people that are servicing the attraction sector, for those attractions that are interested in sustainability reporting, they're going to look to that, to their suppliers to also care about those sorts of things.Polly Buckland: Yeah, 100%. So doing your due diligence with your supply chain is a big part of what you claim to be as a business. We've just supported one of our clients with the design of their GRI reporting. And as part of that, as one of their suppliers, we had to write a statement to go into that GRI report. So, yeah, supplier due diligence is massive, and I think it would only help you as an agency or as a supplier into these big attractions to not only do the sustainability reporting get the accreditation with whatever framework that works for you, but communicate it to your prospects and customers as well.Paul Marden: Yeah. So you're talking a little bit about frameworks, and you've talked about different types of sustainability report. Is there some kind of standardisation to this? You know, accountants have standards by which they do their financial reporting. Is that the same sort of thing happening in sustainability space?Polly Buckland: There are just a number of frameworks you can report by. So if you are one of those larger businesses that we spoke about previously, there are SECR regulations that you need to be compliant for. There are reporting frameworks, as I mentioned, like GRI. There's the ISO accreditation, there's B Corp and our sustainability consultant that we use, Nancy Hine from True Horizon, based down in the New Forest. She very often says it's a case of choosing the framework that's right for you and what you're hoping to achieve as a business. So went down the B Corp route because that's suitable for us. One of our clients, as I said, has just gone down the GRI route. So there isn't one size fits all.Polly Buckland: And there are a lot of consultancies out there, like Seismic Change, for example, that can support using whichever framework is most kind of commercially viable for you and where you're looking to go as a business, but keeping that credibility through the reporting.Paul Marden: So getting some advice and guidance from some of the experts to help you pick makes a lot of sense then, I guess.Polly Buckland: 100%. Paul Marden: We've talked a little bit about the frameworks. Now you might need somebody to help you with those frameworks, but let's just take it right back to basics. We need to talk a little bit about the sustainability report itself. How do you go about actually gathering all the data and being able to report on the numbers themselves?Polly Buckland: Yeah, so like us, when we started, weren't really affiliated with any framework. And actually we started by just getting an environmental audit of our business because were interested in how we fared. And that's really how were then introduced into the world of B Corp. But at a basic level, I would split impact reporting into the story and what makes you different as a business and where you've been, where you are, where you want to go, what your commitments are and the data which would be your scope one, two and three emissions. Polly Buckland: So your scope one emissions, they include all direct emissions from the activities of your business. So that might include any company owned facilities or vehicles. Scope two emissions cover indirect emissions from electricity, heat, cooling that are used by the organisation. And then scope three is pretty much where everything else sits. So for us, a fully remote business, the majority of our emissions sit in scope three, and we are granular to the point where we know the majority of our emissions come from our coffee habit. Polly Buckland: And that is. That is fact. So once you get a basic understanding of what your scope one, two and three emissions are, there's so much training you can do as a business, whether it's through carbon literacy or you can find consultants to come in and do one one training. What I found was really important is getting the whole team involved in that training.Polly Buckland: So everyone has a basic understanding of what we're measuring when we're saying scope one, scope two, or scope three, what we mean and what's included within those scopes so people can start to be mindful about waste. So understanding the emissions is important, but tracking your emissions as a business is really important. And we use a business called Compare Your Footprint. And it's basically an engine that you put your data into and it tells you what your carbon footprint is.Paul Marden: And it's doing that across all of those three different scopes of emissions that you're able to put your data in. Because obviously that's going to really vary by types of organisation, isn't it? Because if you're running a big attraction, then you're going to be, you know, that's a big physical space, isn't it? So you're going to be consuming lots of electricity to be able to power that thing, and probably gas as well to be able to heat it. But, you know, there's ways of mitigating that. But your focus might be different than you are if you're a virtual organisation like us where you know you, a lot of it is very indirect, that kind of scope three type stuff.Polly Buckland: Exactly. And I guess it's important to differentiate at this point the difference between carbon neutrality and net zero. So there are lots of businesses that will claim carbon neutrality and what that means is they've calculated their scope one and two emissions and have offset those emissions. You don't have to have any reduction plan in place for those emissions and you can offset them and claim carbon neutrality. So on one hand, at least, scope one and two emissions are being measured. However, we could, I could easily do that as a business and pay 30 quid in offsets and claim carbon neutrality knowing that I have tons of emissions sat in my scope 3, whereas net zero, you have to get your baseline of emissions, then you have to reduce them by 90%, I believe it is, and then offset the rest.Polly Buckland: So there's a world of difference between claiming carbon neutrality and net zero and there's most people, if not everyone really is in between and doing the work. I digress going back to that very first impact report, getting a handle on your emissions. In our first impact reports, we said we've done scope one and two, we haven't done scope three yet, so being really transparent because you've got to start somewhere. And actually, we included in our Impact Report because weren't governed, it didn't have to be compliant in the way that a GRI report might be. Polly Buckland: So we're slightly more free with what we include. We really told a story through ours on what we set out to do, what we did towards that, what worked, what didn't work. Then our data and data visualisation around our scope one, two and three emissions. And then actually the biggest part of our first ever impact report was the to do list for the coming year.Paul Marden: Oh, really?Polly Buckland: What we wanted to focus on. Yeah. And actually the beauty of an impact report like that for us is, A, we get really good feedback because people love the storytelling aspect of it. But B, I'm just doing my third impact report now for us, and I go back to last year and say what we said were going to do, and I have a double page spread with what we said were going to do, what we actually did. So it's a really great accountability tool, as well as a way to tell the story of your sustainability progress.Paul Marden: Yeah. It holds you accountable for setting a plan and then measuring how well you completed against that plan. And I'm guessing that varies. Some things you will have done really well on some things you didn't progress on, and there'll be some things that you do that you hadn't necessarily thought about as well.Polly Buckland:  Yeah, yeah. And there are some targets in there, like revenue from purpose driven businesses. I think year one were at 30% and we said we wanted to get to 40%, and then we said we wanted to get to 50%. And I think we're at about 54% at the moment. So putting those targets in place really helps give you that focus throughout the year in some of the decisions you make as a business.Paul Marden: Yeah, absolutely.Polly Buckland: It helps you grow internally as well as provides a vehicle for communicating something that's actually very important to a lot of people that are choosing your product or service.Paul Marden: You touched on the storytelling element of this. When I think about sustainability reporting myself, I guess I started from a point of view of, and this might because I'm a data geek, but I started from thinking there's a huge amount of data involved in this, you're going to have to gather lots, but equally important to you is the storytelling around it. So are you thinking about that in advance, about the narrative of where you want to take the business over the year ahead. And how are you thinking about that? Is that something that you get the whole team involved in?Polly Buckland: So throughout the year, we have a slide deck open and it's called our Sustainability scrapbook. And any decisions we make or anything that we do mindfully around the sustainability of the business, anyone can chuck into that deck. It doesn't look pretty, but it's just a repository. Show us putting our money where our mouth is and making decisions that might not directly impact our scope, but could have a real social impact, for example. So we use that Sustainability scrapbook to help build up the story in our impact report for the following year. I think businesses are going through a lot of change at the moment, and there might quite naturally be a theme that pops up when you're starting your impact report journey for the year. So last year, for us, it was educating ourselves and other people.Polly Buckland: So we'd done a lot of training internally, but we'd also created our digital cleanup challenge to help people understand their digital footprint. So that became the thread that worked its way through our impact report last year. This year, we have defined down our services. So our impact report is about kind of slaying in your own lane and being really clear on what it is that you do to reduce waste. Yet naturally, if the people that are writing and communicating your impact report are close to the decision making, you'll probably quite naturally know where your report is going to go in that any one year. If you outsource it, so we support businesses to help them tell their story through their impact report. We interview the key decision makers in the business and we will really draw from them that narrative.Polly Buckland: And I think it's really easy to get bogged down in the data. It's incredibly important, but it can be quite stressful gathering that all together. So actually having someone interview you about, but what were the things that you loved? What were the things that you saw people coming into your attraction really engage with? What was the thing that surprised you about signage that you put up to do with sustainability? Or, I don't know, when you get the little activity sheets for the kids, what did the younger visitors engage with the most? Asking them that sort of question will really draw out the story to help bring the impact report to life.Paul Marden: Yeah, and I love the scrapbook idea. I love the scrapbook idea just more broadly as just a place for the whole team to dump their thoughts about doing different things. So having one all about sustainability. It must capture so much that the more senior people, the people that lead the organisation, they may not see some of the smaller stuff going on, and they're. They could be really powerful stories. So it kind of makes it much more democratic across the team, doesn't it? To have a place where everyone can put their thoughts about sustainability and record the little things that they're doing. And then you can draw those stories out later on.Polly Buckland: 100%. But you can use those stories to engage your customers as well. I've been on a couple of panels, the B Corp type events, and I've sat alongside a lady called Faye, who owns Beevive, which are the little vials that revive bees. I think they're in the Natural History Museum shop, and they're not B Corp yet, but they are a manufacturer. So their raw materials, their packaging, the mileage, their distribution, everything has to be considered. And what Faye and her team are excellent at is documenting all of that. And it's like we said one of the panels, just because you don't wear your Fitbit doesn't mean you haven't done the steps. And I think it is the same with sustainability accreditations. You might not be ready to be B Corp. You might not be ready to go through an ISO accreditation or GRI reporting.Polly Buckland: You might not be ready to be B Corp. You might not be ready to go through an ISO accreditation or GRI reporting. You might not be legally required to do any of that. But let's start documenting it because people care. And you could run one initiative at your attraction, and that's you off the mark. You've started your sustainability story, and I think that should be documented and that should be shared with your audiences.Paul Marden: Yeah, absolutely. So that story that you can tell, I guess, is kind of reusable, isn't it? Because it's not just about, you know, you start off thinking about sustainability reporting. I'm going to have annual report and I'm going to publish it. But this is a story that can thread through everything, I guess.Polly Buckland: Yeah, 100%. I think this is the same with all content produced across most businesses, to be honest. Lots and lots of hours go into creating something, and then it gets shared once on LinkedIn or there's a paid Facebook campaign, and then it dies a death. I saw someone on LinkedIn the other day, say, for every hour you take to produce a piece of content, you should spend the same amount of time distributing it. And I think that sustainability reports, impact reports, can take weeks, if not months. So as part of your reporting, I would have a distribution strategy as well. So where are all the places that you can get people to engage with that report? Is there a QR code in the cafe at your attraction where it's like, do you want to have a look at what we're doing for sustainability?Polly Buckland: Is it an email that goes through to all your members? I would imagine that investors want to see this type of information. I would imagine that it would be really important to go onto the bottom of job descriptions when you're recruiting because there is a huge influx of people out there in the market that want to work for purposeful businesses. So this impact or sustainability report should go everywhere, really, in the footer of your emails. You just want to get eyeballs on it. And of course you can break it down. Kew Gardens have got a really great video on YouTube about their sustainability mission. What I would say is, don't hide it. And I think previously, sustainability reporting sits with other financial reports and policies in the footer of a website.Polly Buckland: I looked earlier at an attraction that me and my family love going to, and they have some really nice bits of sustainability messaging when you're there. I couldn't find their sustainability report on their website. It was kind of the group website and then it was hidden away in a sub sustainability page. And I think transparency is really important. And bringing your sustainability report to the conversation, not hiding it away once you spent all those hours creating it.Paul Marden: Yeah, there was a. There's an attraction that we visited just recently that were talking to, and they've got biomass boiler on their site, and they coppice wood from the site and they use that coppiced wood then to power the biomass boiler, which then powers the hot water that people are sitting in hot tubs and enjoying. You know, there's a really powerful story to tell there about the sustainability of going to that place. And that's something that they recognise is not something that they're not telling that story very effectively. And I think for a lot of people in the UK, now they're making decisions about what they do for their long weekends or their holidays, even on the basis of trying to have a minimal impact.Paul Marden: And if you've lost that story, even, you know, even the people that are doing lots of amazing work may not be spotting the opportunities to tell the story of what they're doing to be heard by those people that make the decisions.Polly Buckland: Yeah. And I think that they're photo opportunities as well. Right. So if you're in a hot tub and there's a little sign saying this is powered by wood from the estate, that's a little Instagram opportunity for those people to be righteous about the choices they've made, about what attraction they've chosen to go to. So I think more and more there's an opportunity for user generated content with sustainability messaging on site. So, yeah, everything's really an opportunity to share that message and it shouldn't be just contained to the impact report.Paul Marden: I was at the Natural History Museum last week with my daughter's class. I took the class, I was one of the responsible adults going along with them. And I had 15 10 year olds in the gift shop at the end. And of course I'm just stood there like a numpty in the middle, just watching them all, trying to make sure they would make a decision as quickly as they possibly could. And I did find myself looking at the signage that was in the shop and they were talking about their sustainability journey and how they reduced single use plastics from what they were doing and they tried to improve the sustainability of the gifts that were available in the shop. So those messages are there, but are they consistent? Are they shared everywhere?Paul Marden: So that wherever people are touching that brand, is it available for them to understand that it's a sustainable brand? It's important, isn't it?Polly Buckland: Yeah.Paul Marden: So I think you've touched on this, but let's just. Is this something you would do on your own or is this something where you would get in help from experts to get you started?Polly Buckland: I would get help because you've got to factor in the hours in your day as having a value. So the length of time it would take you to figure out how to do an audit on your business and to work out your starting point and to get your initial scope one, two and three emissions measured is probably going to take you three or four times as long as it would a consultant. So if you can, I would do that. If you can't, there are some great tools out there I mentioned Compare Your Footprint and their customer service is really excellent. So if you want to start simple, you can. But if you have the budget, I would go with a consultant because you'll get to where you want to go, which is ultimately to find your baseline quicker.Paul Marden: Yeah. Is this something where you start small and get a consultant in maybe to help you with a small part of the organisation? Or is this something where you really want to be throwing your all into this to try to do everything that is kind of best practice all at once?Polly Buckland: Oh, no. No one's perfect. So don't hold yourself to that standard because it's just going to stop you doing anything out of fear. I think you just need to get started. That said, hitting publish on my first ever impact report was one of the most stressful things I've ever done because I just felt like I was going to be judged.Paul Marden: I think that worries me as well, is that thought that unless I do a perfect job, there's a risk that when I put this out there, that I'm going to be accused of greenwashing, and that my intent may not be well understood if I don't do it perfectly first time.Polly Buckland: Yeah. Which is why, again, that storytelling part of the impact reporting is really important for me, because I will say we are not perfect. These are the things that we know we need to work on, but these are the things we've done better. And that's what I really like. The B Corp BIA assessment and their framework is because it takes you across five categories of measurement, and no one's perfect in any of them, but what it does do is it provides a framework for you to better and measure yourself against. Yeah, I think the messaging behind your sustainability is really important. If you're professing to be perfect and you're not, you will get stung, because I think people can see through that.Polly Buckland: But if you are showing that you're trying to better, I don't think many people could argue with that. So it's not just environmental reporting from a B Corp standpoint, it takes you across governance, workers, community, the environment, and your customers. There is a real breadth to that framework. So, actually, on our first go at certification, I guess our strongest category was governance.Paul Marden: Oh, really? Okay.Polly Buckland: Yeah. And then you have three years to make changes, make improvements. It's a continuous improvement journey, for want of a better word. And we're just about to re accredit. We're going through re accreditation now after three years, and you can see significant improvement across those categories.Paul Marden: So that B Corp framework, that's going to be relevant to quite a lot of attractions that are profit making organisations. But of course, people like our charity based museums and some of the cultural organisations that could be non profit making. The B Corp route might not work for them, but it's something that quite a lot of consumers recognise now, isn't it?Polly Buckland: It is. And the B impact assessment tool is still a useful framework, regardless if you want to become accredited or not, because it takes you through the five categories to focus on. And actually, I think if you're starting your impact reporting and you're not sure where to begin, it's a really nice framework to use.Paul Marden: Lovely. Polly, really interesting talking to you about sustainability reporting and then going off and talking a little bit about B Corp and places like that as well. It's been lovely. We always ask our guests to leave us with a book recommendation, something they love, or it can be anything, a personal book recommendation, a business book. So what have you brought with you today?Polly Buckland: I absolutely love Manifest by Roxy Nafousi, 7 steps to living your best life. It's not a book about visualise it and it will happen. It's a book that takes you through the steps to improve your chances of achieving what you want to in life. It takes you through your vision, removing fear and doubt, how you can align your behaviour to get what you want, how you can overcome tests from the universe, how you can embrace gratitude, turn envy into inspiration and trust the universe. So it sounds a bit woo, but everyone that I know that's read it absolutely loves it.Paul Marden: What a lovely recommendation, Polly. Thank you. So that will go onto our list of the books recommended by our guests, which are blog posts that we've got. And as ever, if you want to win the book, if you head over to X and you retweet the episode announcement with the words I want Polly's book, the first person that does that will get the book sent to them. Once again, thank you ever so much for coming on the podcast and talking to me about sustainability reporting. It's been lovely. Thank you.Polly Buckland: You're welcome. Thank you.Paul Marden: Thanks for listening to Skip the Queue. If you've enjoyed this podcast, please leave us a five star review. It really helps others find us. 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It's the final episode of 2023! I hope you have a great holiday season and a happy new year!Gulrez is a father of three beautiful kids and works as a Data Science Leader in his day job. He has almost two decades of experience under his belt and has a knack for turning boring numbers into captivating stories. When he's not busy working, you can find him passing on his skills to the next generation in the hopes of creating a world of data literate children. A strong believer in the power of data literacy, Gulrez is on a mission to improve the way people make sense of data. He's known for delivering corporate workshops that are equal parts informative and entertaining.Check out more links, notes, transcript, and more at the PolicyViz website.Sponsor: BlendJetUse my special link (https://zen.ai/policyviz12) to save 12% at blendjet.com. The discount will be applied at checkout!

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Andrea Pacini is the author of the best-selling book Confident Presenter, a presentation coach and Head of Ideas on Stage UK. He specializes in working with business owners, leaders and their teams who want to become more confident presenters. Since 2010 Ideas on Stage has worked with thousands of clients around the world, including organizations like Microsoft, Spotify, eBay, The World Bank and over 500 TEDx speakers. Andrea is on a mission to stop great ideas from failing just because of the way they are presented. His vision is to help hundreds of thousands of business leaders inspire their audiences, increase their influence, and make a positive impact in the world.Check out more links, notes, transcript, and more at the PolicyViz website.Sponsor: Nom NomNom Nom delivers fresh food made with whole ingredients, backed by veterinary science. And science tells us that dog health starts in the bowl so improving their diet is one of the best ways to help them live a long, happy life. All you have to do is order, pour and serve.Try Nom Nom today, go to Nom Nom and get 50% off your first order plus free shipping with the code policyviz.

Tomas Pueyo is the author of Uncharted Territories, a newsletter where he tries to deeply understand how the world works to understand where it's going and nudge it in the right direction. He became world viral with his COVID articles, notably The Hammer and the Dance. He has 75,000 readers, and 300,000 on Twitter. Before Uncharted Territories, he has worked in tech companies in Silicon Valley for 15 years.Sponsor: Maryland Institute College of ArtMICA's Master of Professional Studies degrees offer intensive, online education designed to develop both creative and professional skills. Now accepting applications for the spring, summer, and fall semesters.Check out more links, notes, transcript, and more at the PolicyViz website.

Creating data visualizations in the physical world is not a new phenomenon. Humans have been drawing on walls, tallying money and crops, and carving on stone tablets for thousands of years. Today, though the practice of data visualization is largely done in the digital world, there is an exciting area of working in the physical space--the real world, as it were--to create, share, and communicate data and information. That brings us to the exciting new book, Making with Data, that provides a snapshot of the diverse practices contemporary creators are using to produce objects, spaces, and experiences imbued with data. In this week's episode of the podcast, I chat with the editors of the book to get their take on this exciting field.Sponsor: Nom NomNom Nom delivers fresh food made with whole ingredients, backed by veterinary science. And science tells us that dog health starts in the bowl so improving their diet is one of the best ways to help them live a long, happy life. All you have to do is order, pour and serve.Try Nom Nom today, go to Nom Nom and get 50% off your first order plus free shipping with the code policyviz.Check out more links, notes, transcript, and more at the PolicyViz website.

In episode 179 Arian Forouhandeh, 1st Team Sport Scientist & Data Analyst at Wolverhamptom Wanderers, joins us. Specifically Arian will be looking at: Importance of data visualisation How best communicate data Examples of how he communicates data About Arian: "Arian is a 1st Team Sport Scientist & Data Analyst for Wolverhampton Wanderers FC. He holds a Masters Degree in Exercise Physiology, as well as appropriate Data Science & Visualisation certification. Specialising in Sports Performance Data, he has been able to transform the physical data processes in his role in order to answer performance questions and identify actionable insights. Also through his business ‘Data In Sport', he has worked with several organisations around the world. Transforming and designing their data processes and visualisations, has led to a fluid approach towards finding solutions found in different datasets. This includes visualising their data in a bespoke fashion, and providing quality insights for these practitioners." LinkedIn: Arian Forouhandeh Twitter: ArianF14 Instagram: DataInSport Website: www.datainsport.com Power Bi for Sports

Meet Penny Privett, Data Visualisation Lead at the AFL.Penny is a passionate “Data Artist” with a keen eye for building informative, visually pleasing and interactive dashboards.She's got comprehensive experience across sports, telecommunication and government, and has a broad knowledge of data visualisation and analysis, and content design. She's a wealth of expertise for both those beginning their data analytic journey, and the experts.This episode is a recording of the Masterclass Penny gave exclusive to the SportsGrad Community. If you want a taste for the events and content only available to Members, this is it. If you're wondering why SportsGrad Members have such success finding jobs at the biggest organisations in sport, it's because of resources and connections like these. Make sure you tune in!In this episode we cover:(0:00) - Introduction(4:34) - Masterclass begins(6:44) - Penny's introduction(8:41) - How Penny got her job at the AFL(10:04) - How Penny moved into the Data & Analytics team(15:06) - Examples of how Penny works with different departments in the AFL(16:22) - How the AFL house's the 18 clubs data (17:41) - How the AFL uses data to curate the season, and project attendance/TV ratings(23:02) - How the AFL selected the data visualisation tool they chose (28:39) - An example of Penny's KPI report(32:44) - An example of a club's daily membership report (42:55) - How Penny developed her data visualisation skills, and how to improve yours(47:26) - How Penny would recommend using data in a job interview (54:13) - Penny's advice on how to make data informed decisions(59:29) - Masterclass concludes Additional episodes you may enjoy:#206 - Libby Owens (Champion Data) - Journey to the CEO of Champion Data#244 - Katie Staniforth (Cricket Australia) - Event Manager at Cricket Australia*Want to stay up today with all the new podcasts, events, and blogs to help you get a job in sport?

In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Jon Schwabish. Dr. Jonathan Schwabish is an economist, writer, teacher, and data communications expert. He is considered a leading voice for clarity and accessibility in how analysts, researchers, and scholars communicate their findings. Across three books, he has provided a comprehensive guide to creating, communicating, and distributing data-rich content. Better Presentations: A Guide for Scholars, Researchers, and Wonks coaches people through preparing, designing, and delivering data communication products; Elevate the Debate: A Multilayered Approach to Communicating Your Research helps people develop a strategic plan to communicating their work across multiple platforms and channels; and Better Data Visualizations: A Guide for Scholars, Researchers, and Wonks details essential strategies to create more effective data visualizations. He is on Twitter @jschwabish. In this episode we talked about how to improve your data visualisations. This conversation is useful for just about anyone asked to share some slides showing data. Key takeaways: - Why data visualisation makes the difference- Putting the audience first when communicating data- How to explain graphs with ease- Using the right graph for your data - The golden rule of data visualisation We hope you enjoy it! ———————Links: - PolicyViz website: https://policyviz.com/ - @jschwabish on Twitter and Instagram- The PolicyViz Newsletter: https://policyviz.com/about/newsletter/ - Jon Schwabish at TEDxBigData: https://youtu.be/wn6zEmlcj7U - The Do No Harm Project: https://www.urban.org/projects/do-no-harm-project Data Visualisation Tools (beyond Excel) - R: https://www.r-project.org/ - Datawrapper: https://www.datawrapper.de/ - Flourish: https://flourish.studio/ - Tableau: https://www.tableau.com/ - Power BI: https://powerbi.microsoft.com/ Jon Schwabish’s books: - Better Data Visualizations: https://a.co/d/hY22E8W- Better Presentations: https://a.co/d/g8WrEQZ- Elevate the Debate: https://a.co/d/95dwBbc- Data Visualization in Excel: https://a.co/d/22aN9T6 Recommended books: - Functional Aesthetics for Data Visualization: https://a.co/d/cK8819x- Building Science Graphics: https://a.co/d/3qXPrbk- Joyful Infographics: https://a.co/d/cIRLBxz ———————IDEAS ON STAGE RESOURCES Want to inspire your audience, increase your influence, and make a bigger impact? - Read the Confident Presenter book: https://amzn.eu/d/bKswMEe - To make the most of the book, take the Confident Presenter Scorecard to assess you presentation skills in less than 3 minutes, for free: https://ideasonstage.com/score - Attend the next Ideas on Stage web class: https://www.ideasonstage.com/uk/masterclass

In Episode 36 of Season 3, of Driven by Data: The Podcast, Kyle Winterbottom is joined by Andy Cotgreave, Senior Data Evangelist at Tableau, where they discuss the role of data visualisation in driving change and realising value, which includes;Why successful data analysts often have varied backgrounds Why communication is not a soft skillHow data visualisation is a language The impact that dashboards can have when presented effectivelyHow even the most average dataset is highly subjectiveHow it is so easy to tell different stories with the same dataHow the pandemic provided both examples of how you can strive to be neutral or enforce an opinion The art of creating effective dashboards The role of data visualisation in driving change and realising business value How, many executives use poorly presented charts in their keynotes Four practical tips for better presentation with data visualisation Why he disagrees with Seth GodinWhy you should think about changing your visualisations even if the data is the same Who should care about storytelling with visualisations The importance of aesthetics Why different audiences require different dashboards The impact of data democratisation and self-serve on data visualisation Some key people of influence to follow in this space

This episode features the wonderful Vanessa McIntyre.  Vanessa is a Senior Data Visualisation Consultant. Vanessa starts off the show by discussing her ten-year-long career in data visualisation across various mediums, and how she came about to winning Tech Women 100 in 2021. She speaks about her passion for women in tech, referring to her advocacy and mentoring of women coming into the industry.  Vanessa gives clear advice on what needs to be done to get into data visualisation, while also namedropping her favourite softwares. This a good episode for anyone looking to understand more about data visualisation.

This week's Pacey Performance Podcast is all about data visualisation and communication. Eva Murray, Lead Evangelist at Snowflake, Julian Haigh, Director of Sport Science at Inter Miami and Adam Sheehan, Strength and Conditioning Coach at Munster Rugby are our guests today. We are all dealing with more data in aour daily lives whether that be from fitness trackers to smart meters in our homes to track our electricity usage. But those working in pro sport are collecting hundreds of thousands of rows of data each day and are expected to communicate that back to coaches. But how can we best do that? That's what the next hour is all about. In the first half of this episode we focus on the first step in this process which is asking the right question. If we're not asking the right question, how can we come up with the right answer? We then dive into the experiences of Eva, Adam and Julian who each explain their experiences, good and bad when it comes to delivering messages using data to coaches. In the second half of the episode we discuss the various methods of visualising data, which ones have been successful and how data visualisation software has become an integral part of a sports scientist's armory. If you are interested in making the most of your data and want to make a real impact with it, check out this episode with Adam, Eva and Julian. Main talking points - How to know that you're asking the right question Leveraging data using data visualisations Options for data visualisations "If you can't explain it, don't use it" How to best create context around data The importance of storytelling within data Data visualisation rules - the fundamentals

Having empathy with your audience – with all your audiences – is the first step for making your content accessible. Hannah Thomas of the Government Analysis Function explained this in her brilliant talk at the Communicating mathematics for the public event at the Newton Gateway to Mathematics. Hannah's talk was full of insights and practical ideas on how to make all content published online easy to access and use for all users, regardless of impairment, medical condition or disability. Our friends Dan Aspel and Maha Kaouri spoke to Hannah for this episode of the Living Proof podcast from the Isaac Newton Institute for Mathematical Sciences. Hannah told them about her work helping to make government data more accessible, the common pitfalls of data accessibility and tips and tricks that can help. They also find our why more people used to get married at the end of the tax year... Hannah Thomas speaking at the Communicating mathematics for the public event   00:00 – Introduction 00:44 – Welcome, discussing “Communicating Mathematics for the Public” (“as entertaining as Disneyland Paris and definitely more inspiring”) 04:20 – All about Government Analysis Function, a love of data journalism, career history 13:35 – Visualising data and making digital information accessible 21:40 – Common accessibility pitfalls 24:20 – Plans for the future… e-learning resources   This podcast was inspired by the Communicating mathematics for the public event at the Newton Gateway to Mathematics in January 2023. For more information we strongly recommend you watch Hannah's talk from that event, Data Visualisation and Digital Accessibility: What We Can Do to Help.   This podcast is part of our collaboration with the Isaac Newton Institute for Mathematical Sciences (INI) – you can find all the content from our collaboration here. The INI is an international research centre and our neighbour here on the University of Cambridge's maths campus. It attracts leading mathematical scientists from all over the world, and is open to all. Visit www.newton.ac.uk to find out more.

Welcome to episode 1 of season 4 of Explore Explain, a long-form video and podcast series all about data visualisation design. In this episode I am delighted to welcome Neil Richards, Global Data Fluency Lead at JLL based in Derbyshire, UK. For this season opener, we explored the story behind Neil's new book 'Questions in Dataviz: A Data-Driven Process for Data Visualisation' to learn about the mental, practical, and creative process of writing his first title. As well as listening to this show, you can watch the video of this conversation. Head over to Youtube and visit the Explore Explain channel.

Johann featured on episode #415 of the Pacey Performance Podcast. This #bitesize episode takes a great clip from that episode where he discussed - How to maximise impact with data The importance of communicating data in interesting ways Why the simple option of data visualisation is often best Check out the full episode with Johann here - https://www.sportsmith.co/listen/data-science-data-visualisation-and-evaluating-the-effectiveness-of-a-programme/ This episode is supported by RockDaisy, the only FREE AMS on the market. AMS Lite features reporting capabilities, questionnaires and forms, alerts and communication, data sharing, data visualisation and calendar views.

This week's guest on the Pacey Performance Podcast is Johann Windt. Johann is Head of Performance Data Science at the Vancouver Whitecaps in MLS. He is a strength and conditioning coach turned data scientist and it is this transition which makes Johann such an interesting person to speak to. He is able to speak "coach". He "gets" what happens in the weightroom and on the field and is able to integrate that mindset into his discussions on complex topics. In this episode he chats with Rob about what data science actually is. It has gained a perception of being a mystical thing that goes on in dark rooms with staff who don't speak to each other. However, when done well its quite the opposite. He speaks about how data science is being used to help every other department at the club answer important questions. "Is this piece of technology valid?" or "what effect is this intervention having on our players?" He finishes off the conversation by reflecting on his recent article for Sportsmith on data visualisation and explaining the principle of data being "not ugly and efficient". If you're interested in making the most of the data that you collect with your team, hit play on your chosen podcast player now. Today's talking points - Where a data scientist fits within an organisation? For those that don't have a data scientist, what are the minimum data skills required across a sports science department? Technology evaluation and linking research and practice Subjectives evaluations Maximising data quality Evaluating the effectiveness of your interventions Data viz ‘Not ugly' and ‘efficient' Examples of how you live this daily What you present and how Common data viz mistakes —-failing to contextualize

Retail has seen a lot of growth over the past five years, with retailers looking to use Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence to improve performance, simplify the customer journey, and increase innovation. But should we always trust the algorithms and are they even required? Is AI really the next level of retail optimization, or simply another solution still searching for the problem it's meant to fix? What is the difference between explainable machine learning over artificial intelligence within retail? Our experts explore the impact of blind faith in processes without any real understanding of how the business operates and consider why –despite their apparent sophistication –Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence are not the solution to every problem on their own. Listen as they explore how to think about questioning those building the models to make it easy to both sense check how they work, and to make sure they are built at the right level for what's needed.