Data Can Kill Your Training Project.

Death by Data: Data Can Kill Your Training Project.

I used that phrase in a comment recently and it seemed to resonate with a lot of people. So I'll say more.

During my years of work as a healthcare clinician, researcher, professor, and now as a consultant, I understand the value of data. BUT here are 5 ways data can kill the movement of any project. How not to make this mistake:

1. The Answers Are Not Solved with 100% Numerical Data.
   Quantitative data provides part of the answer. Include creativity, human behavior, and current events to establish answers to problems.
2. Data Collection Methods Matter.
   Too often data is incomplete, disorganized, or simply unusable. Data collection methods matter and should be created, conducted, and analyzed using reliable methods.
3. Data Analysis Should Not Be Quantum Physics.
   Data is just information to draw conclusions or make decisions. Small cases, businesses, or projects should use easy-to-understand data. A more complex problem requires an equally matched data analysis.
4. Data Alone Does Not Make Change.
   Analyses must be shared with others, and when sharing, it should be easy to understand! People cannot use what they don't understand.
5. Data Is Not Bad and Does Not Point Out Flaws.
   Data is only a resource; it's not bad or good and should not be used to victimize people. Interpreted data paints part of the picture. Data is a resource to find opportunities.

➡️ Data should be a life-giving resource.
➡️ Don't let things die because of data.

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