S2E265 July 2020

S2E26: Working with Change & The Data Experience with Michele Martin

S2E26

S2E26: Working with Change & The Data Experience with Michele Martin

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In this episode we talk about the importance of data not only in projects but in business, the value of having change agents, and why so many resist technology. We discuss this with the co-founder of the Data Experience from Swinburne University,...

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Michele Martin

Co-Founder TDx at Swinburne University

[@Val Matthews](https://airtable.com/apps2rKOa4bmrYGOt/menJZWlOoTWALEirh/usr6gGmxCaf5j7SGh?recordId=rec7oRmMHOijTtI2W&fieldId=fldiIBWC3cIkYuHYV): Hello everyone, welcome to the project chatter podcast S2E1. I'm Val Matthews and as always I'm joined by my co-host Dale Foong… [@Dale Foong](https://airtable.com/apps2rKOa4bmrYGOt/menaAWeI9qcAuA5ub/usrQvJGOFUBTzvOC5?recordId=rec7oRmMHOijTtI2W&fieldId=fldiIBWC3cIkYuHYV) : Hi folks! [@Val Matthews](https://airtable.com/apps2rKOa4bmrYGOt/menzp3gCQc8kfFGzD/usr6gGmxCaf5j7SGh?recordId=rec7oRmMHOijTtI2W&fieldId=fldiIBWC3cIkYuHYV): In this episode we talk to Michele Martin who is... Welcome Michele... Michele welcome to the show Guest: [guest says hello…] [@Val Matthews](https://airtable.com/apps2rKOa4bmrYGOt/mene8B5XaunfPTHAX/usr6gGmxCaf5j7SGh?recordId=rec7oRmMHOijTtI2W&fieldId=fldiIBWC3cIkYuHYV) : We’ll be focusing on… The importance of data How change is constant and what we can do about it The future of projects and working in a digital world …but before that here’s Dale with Michele's bio... Bio and career journey: [@Dale Foong](https://airtable.com/apps2rKOa4bmrYGOt/menDJUjiLvV4CpTAb/usrQvJGOFUBTzvOC5?recordId=rec7oRmMHOijTtI2W&fieldId=fldiIBWC3cIkYuHYV) : (reads bio and asks first question on career) Michele Martin is a change and transformation specialist who works with businesses to help engage people and strategy by harnessing new possibilities. She’s passionate about creating, influencing and leading change through co-creation and deep engagement. Harnessing change and training strategies helped build a data-led cultural transformation at Swinburne, including developing growing a 900 strong data community and multi-level data understanding and capability. As the Director of Change in Swinburne University IT, she created a new change management capability and service for the university, building in a people focus on the design and delivery of transformation projects. As one of the founders of The Data Experience, Michele brings together change, strategy, coaching and training consulting capabilities for clients to help them make the very most of their data change. Michele has worked across a range of industries including banking, insurance, education and community sectors. She is certified in change, training and coaching and she holds degrees in History, and Leadership and Innovation. A dedicated foodie, she also holds the rosette for most determined farmers market manager. TOPICS: Kill Change The Data Experience Top 3 Apps or Books [@Dale Foong](https://airtable.com/apps2rKOa4bmrYGOt/menwlumfi2tSHd4Iy/usrQvJGOFUBTzvOC5?recordId=rec7oRmMHOijTtI2W&fieldId=fldiIBWC3cIkYuHYV) : End (around 60min mark): [sum up episode] [Guest final words] [Val final words] Well, that's all we have time for on this episode. For more information, blogs and previous podcasts checkout projectchatterpodcast.com A big thanks to our guest Chirag Shah, thanks as always to Val and thank you for listening. Till next time, stay safe, be disruptive and have fun...

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