Practical insights into the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation — It’s no secret that the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation is a complicated piece of legislation. With 11 chapters composed of 99 articles, all of which intersect with other Data Privacy legislation, it’s easy to miss some important details. But when you’re studying for an accreditation like the Certified…

Latest developments in Data Privacy & Protection — The International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) is the preeminent source for training and certification related to Data Privacy. IAPP offers a variety of challenging exams that allow practitioners to showcase their understanding of Data Protection regulations all around the world. This fall, their European-focused exam is getting an upgrade.

Another one I’d suggest is the Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP), which tests you on your knowledge of 14 topics that span the data lifecycle. Really good for Data Scientists who want to broaden their skillset or work in a leadership role. https://www.datastrategypros.com/resources/cdmp

A conversation with DAMA New England — I was recently on a podcast with DAMA New England where I got to lay out my perspective on running a Data Strategy training business for the past two and a half years. It was a lot of fun! In my conversation with Nupur, I got into the details of…

Rapidly up-skill in the exciting field of decision science with these essential recommendations. — In this article, we examine 13 books that will help you to master Data Analytics. This list includes books on Operations Research, Management Science, and Machine Learning. It’s crucial for a Data Analyst to have a broad skillset to contribute to the resolution of business questions and aid in data-driven…

The optimal structure for prioritization and communication — All too often, data initiatives fail. Business leadership optimistically pursues a solution that involves advanced machine learning without first developing a solid understanding of the health of the organization’s data supply chain. The Aiken Pyramid is a framework that aims to direct data-related efforts. It lays out a dozen aspects…

Essential reads for data practitioners to understand the world around us on a deeper level — You’re inherently curious — you’re always looking for new ways to build and apply your skills. You’d like to utilize data to make better sense of the world around you. One effective way to deepen these skills is through reading. In this article, we’ll provide you a curated list of…

Exploring the limits of building a second brain — You’ve always been ambitious. You strove to get into a famous college, and graduated straight into a job that impressed your friends. You showed up to your first day of work in a pair of shoes that you bought specifically for the occasion. …

The Pomodoro method can help increase productivity and focus while making work more fun and less stressful. — Pomodoros are an ideal productivity strategy to incorporate into your everyday routine. They help keep work fun and novel. The Pomodoro technique was created by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s. As a student, Cirillo used a timer to divide the duration of his work into intervals of 25 minutes…