Why is data important for
empathy?
Jari Jussila
Freezing Week 7.3.2023
Answer
• Data is important for empathy because it can provide insights into
the experiences, behaviors, and needs of individuals or groups.
• By analyzing data, we can better understand the context in which
people live and make informed decisions that take into account the
perspectives of different communities.
• This can lead to more informed and empathetic actions, such as
designing products, services, or policies that meet the needs of
diverse populations.
Source: ChatGPT
Demographics vs
empathy as data
• Male
• Born in UK
• 75 years old
• Married twice
• Celebrity
• Male
• Born in UK
• 75 years old
• Married twice
• Celebrity
What about their behaviours, needs and goals?
Why is data
important?
“People want practicality and not
niceties”
Empathy for the user
GE-ADVENTURE SERIES – THE PIRATE ROOM
Empathy of professional
Empathy towards customer
Impact of emotions in online shopping
Source: Makkonen et al. 2019,
Image The AI companion who cares: https://replika.com/
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Empathic customer service
• In general, when consumers
feel empathy for the service
provider, they less perceive
time and energy cost (Berry et
al,. 2002) and are more
satisfied with the service (Davis
et al. 2017)
Source: Nestle SA,Adobe Stock
Source: Yoon & Lee 2021
Hero MotoCorp,
a manufacturer of
motorcycles and
scooters that is
based in New Delhi,
is an example of a
company that uses
evidence-based
empathy grounded
in data analytics.
WINNING WITH DATA: STR ATEGY
Source: Agarwal & Weil 2012; Image courtesy of Flickr user H4NUM4N
Softscaling strategy
Optimizing
Business
Processes
Informed
Empathy
Nurturing
the Emotional
Connection
• Optimize core
business process
• Use data empathically
by adding context
from local sources
• Engage customers
• Empower employees
Source: Agarwal & Weil 2012

Why is data important for empathy

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    Why is dataimportant for empathy? Jari Jussila Freezing Week 7.3.2023
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    Answer • Data isimportant for empathy because it can provide insights into the experiences, behaviors, and needs of individuals or groups. • By analyzing data, we can better understand the context in which people live and make informed decisions that take into account the perspectives of different communities. • This can lead to more informed and empathetic actions, such as designing products, services, or policies that meet the needs of diverse populations. Source: ChatGPT
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    Demographics vs empathy asdata • Male • Born in UK • 75 years old • Married twice • Celebrity • Male • Born in UK • 75 years old • Married twice • Celebrity What about their behaviours, needs and goals?
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    Why is data important? “Peoplewant practicality and not niceties”
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    Empathy for theuser GE-ADVENTURE SERIES – THE PIRATE ROOM
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    Impact of emotionsin online shopping Source: Makkonen et al. 2019, Image The AI companion who cares: https://replika.com/ + + + + + - - -
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    Empathic customer service •In general, when consumers feel empathy for the service provider, they less perceive time and energy cost (Berry et al,. 2002) and are more satisfied with the service (Davis et al. 2017) Source: Nestle SA,Adobe Stock Source: Yoon & Lee 2021
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    Hero MotoCorp, a manufacturerof motorcycles and scooters that is based in New Delhi, is an example of a company that uses evidence-based empathy grounded in data analytics. WINNING WITH DATA: STR ATEGY Source: Agarwal & Weil 2012; Image courtesy of Flickr user H4NUM4N
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    Softscaling strategy Optimizing Business Processes Informed Empathy Nurturing the Emotional Connection •Optimize core business process • Use data empathically by adding context from local sources • Engage customers • Empower employees Source: Agarwal & Weil 2012