This document summarizes a presentation on building a culture of data. The presentation discusses growing a culture of data through understanding, appreciation and necessity. It explores different types of data teams based on their reporting structure and whether they are profit or cost centers. The presentation provides exercises for attendees to define their value proposition and how they would describe their work to different audiences. Overall, the presentation aims to help attendees communicate effectively and build trust with internal customers.
7. Group 1
C-Suite Reporting
Profit Center
Group 2
Non C-Suite Reporting
Profit Center
Group 3
C-Suite Reporting
Cost Center
Group 4
Non C-Suite Reporting
Cost Center
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9. … no, really. What is it?
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Your Customer (Internal or External)
Their Wants
“How can I differentiate myself
against other companies and
internal competitors?”
Their Needs
“How can I close this sale,
demonstrate value to my boss
and make my goals?”
Their Pains
“How can this be easier, faster and more
impactful?”
Uncertainty
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Your Customer (Internal or External)
Their Wants
“I don’t want to have to pay
cash or pull out a credit card for
my ride.”
Their Needs
“I need a ride somewhere fast.”
Their Pains
“Will the driver know how to get to my
destination even if I don’t?”
Uncertainty
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1. Must be credible – no “maybe’s”
2. Focus on what matters most to your customer
3. Easy to articulate and grasp
4. Address the emotional – be a lifeline
5. Be distinct
14. Exercise One:
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“Define your value proposition
– what you and your team
uniquely offer the organization
– in three sentences or fewer.”
17. • Be concise.
• Don’t get bogged down in details.
• Translate meaning vs. words.
• Know your audience.
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18. • Be concise.
• Translate meaning vs. words.
• Know your audience.
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• Less is more
• Leave time for questions
• Visuals win
• No jargon
19. • Be concise.
• Translate meaning vs. words.
• Know your audience.
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• Buy, sell, hold
• Use “flags” for context
• Findings impress, not the “how”
• No jargon
• “Does that make sense?”
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• Test your message
• Use business terms
• Tell a story v. report
• Maybe jargon…
• Assume anything
• Be concise.
• Translate meaning vs. words.
• Know your audience.
21. Exercise Two:
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“How would you tell your
significant other, parent or the
nice cashier at the grocery store
what you do? On an elevator.”
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Make a “work friend” who…
• Is not in your function
• Needs your team
• Constructive not critical
• Can serve as an ambassador
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Actively solicit feedback
• Understand pain points
• Ask questions
• Be candid, but not defensive
• “Why” and “how” win the day
26. Exercise Three:
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“What are the three things you
can do immediately when you
return to the office to build
trust, preference and
understanding?”