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Revolutionising Data & Insights

The Transformative Power of Generative AI
De rijtuigenloods, Amersfoort
March 18 & 19, 2025
English
Masterclass
14:55 - 15:40
D&IN 1

Six Essential Business Skills for Analytics Professionals [DSI Analytics]

Data Analytics & AI
Data Science

This masterclass explores the essential business skills analytics professionals need to thrive and how leaders can cultivate these skills within their teams. Drawing from best practices, research, case studies, and 20+ years of industry experience, it covers key areas like Company, Colleagues, Storytelling, Expectations, Results, and Careers - highlighting how each skill aligns with the unique role of analytics professionals in driving organizational success. 

Key Takeaways:
1. Understanding which business skills are most critical for analytics professionals
2. How to give your data scientists a stakeholder perspective
3. How to grow into an analytic thought-leader

 

 


David Stephenson

Dr. David Stephenson, author of the best-seller Big Data Demystified (translated into 7 languages), is an expert in AI and machine learning. With 20+ years of experience, including as Head of Global Business Analytics at eBay Classifieds, he has advised companies like Adidas, IKEA, and Miro. Dr. Stephenson is faculty at the Amsterdam Business School and has spoken globally across four continents.