Danette and Selena discuss the importance of collaboration and problem-solving in data storytelling. Dr. Fisk emphasises the need to involve multiple perspectives and allow individuals to come up with their own insights when analyzing data. They also highlight the negative impact of poor collaboration, where data is simply dumped on people without giving them the opportunity to digest and explore it. The conversation concludes with tips for developing problem-solving and collaboration skills, including the use of the double diamond model and creating opportunities for curiosity.

25 July 2024

Data storytelling and data-informed education

In this episode, Dr Selena Fisk joins Dr Genevieve Hayes to discuss how data scientists can improve their communication by using those numbers to tell a story.

2 November 2023

A conversation about data

Dr Selena Fisk makes talking numbers fun and engaging and changes the view on data. Data can give us insights to transform how we lead and work every day.

3 August 2023

I’m not a numbers person - audiobook recording.

Dr Selena Fisk talks data with host Simone Feiler about the process of recording her first audiobook, I’m not a numbers person.

2 June 2023

98. What good is (ITXM) data if you don't make decisions based on it? with Dr. Selena Fisk

Our guest, Dr Selena Fisk, the author of "I'm not a numbers person", helps organizations make better sense of the data that they have access to. She believes that everyone today ought to be a numbers person, being able to understand data in order to make evidence-based decisions at work. In this episode, she shares her insights with us about what her research has shown to be important when organisations aspire to be more data-informed.

18 May 2023

Bias or Data, which comes first?

In this episode, we are joined by author, leading data expert, data coach and storyteller, Dr. Selena Fisk who is passionate about helping others sort through the ‘numbers’ to tell the real stories. Dr. Fisk has mentored executives, senior, and middle leaders, as well as hundreds of others in data storytelling, to make really good decisions for yourself, your team and your organisation. She shares the latitude of data misuse in business and counters it with a call for data literacy and democracy.

4 November 2022

To know more about data storytelling, tune in into our new episode with Selena Fisk, who is passionate about helping others sort through the numbers to tell the real stories and lead positive change. With her experience of having mentored hundreds of executive leaders, middle managers and employees in data storytelling, she discusses the highlights of data storytelling based on her book, 'I'm not a numbers person: How to make good decisions in a data rich world".

26 July 2022

I’m not a numbers person. So, it’s a good thing that Dr. Selena Fisk joined me recently to set me on the right track. Selena has written a terrific book called I’m not a numbers person: How to make good decisions in a data-rich world. Her book is packed with amazing insight, tips and ideas that will help all of us jump onto this freight train of information that is storming through our world.

7 June 2022

I'm Not a Numbers Person by Dr Selena Fisk: why it's not just about the money (honey).

5 June 2022

If you’re interested in improving the way you read, use and interpret data to make better decisions in life and work then listen to this fascinating chat with Dr Selena about her new book I’m Not A Numbers Person.

24 June 2022

Selena recently chatted with Anna Hughes, the host and creator of Books That Work.

2 June 2022

2024 ACEL Conference

In this special episode, we dive into data with Dr. Selena Fisk at the ACEL 2024 National Conference, held in Adelaide.

4 October 2024

Creating a data-informed culture in schools

In this episode, Amy and Selena discuss the importance of data in schools and how to use it effectively. They talk about the challenges of collecting and analysing data, the need for intentionality and clarity in data collection, and the importance of focusing on progress and growth rather than just end grades. They also discuss the impact of data on decision-making and the need for a data-informed culture in schools. The episode provides practical tips and strategies for using data effectively and creating a data plan.

31 July 2024

In this episode, Selena shares her three-prong approach: data literacy, data visualisation, and data storytelling. She transforms numbers and scores into compelling human journeys, showing how effective written and verbal feedback drives student progress. Along the way, we explore numerous stories that illustrate the profound impact of data on education.

22 July 2024

Selena Fisk discusses her work as a Data Storyteller, and how schools can use data to inform more effective decisions about teaching and learning.

14 September 2022

Lead a data-informed school through data storytelling.

11 August 2022

As teachers we have so many tools at our disposal to help us create engaging learning environments for our students. One of those tools is data.

This episode explores: Why teachers should be interested in student data, data for wellbeing, data for teaching & learning, and how to source data through formative tasks

1 March 2021

Building a data democracy and data storytelling.

In Episode 10, Nick talks with Dr Selena Fisk about the importance of using data to improve student outcomes.

10 June 2020

School Data Analysis and Use.

In this episode of The School Bell, Selena discusses how schools can use data to develop strategies to improve learning outcomes for their students.

1 April 2020

Data in Schools

A chat between Dr Selena Fisk and Hawker Brownlow Education about how crucial data is to building flourishing classrooms.

31 May 2020