S4 | Ep 46 | Data & AI Literacy: Are Your People Ready for AI? with Katy Gooblar, Director of Education and Data at Data Literacy Academy

In Episode 46, of Season 4, of Driven by Data: The Podcast, Kyle Winterbottom is joined by Katy Gooblar, Director of Education & Data at Data Literacy Academy, where they discuss how to ensure your people are AI ready, which includes; The key factors in ensuring an organisation is ready to truly harness the power of AIHow AI adoption is related to trust in leadershipUnderstanding which foundations you need to leverage AIThe interconnectivity between data literacy and AI adoptionWhy you need to focus on the silent majority The departmental nuances that affect learning and adoptionThe link between usage, trust and understanding for adoption Why literacy progress requires a lot more than training How culture can be fluid across departments and how that impacts adoption Why data literacy must be more than a side of desk activity The importance of understanding the psychological of winnings hearts and minds The educational mechanisms used to drive effective change Why you have to create key messaging that is tied to business objectives How to assess people to develop the right curriculum for individuals Why you never want people starting in the wrong place Identifying your key strategic cohorts The nuances of top down versus bottom-upGetting the communications and marketing messages out into a business Why it’s not just about what people learn but how they learn and interact Thanks to our sponsor, Data Literacy Academy.Data Literacy Academy is leading the way in transforming enterprise workforces with data literacy across the organisation, through a combination of change management and education. In today's data-centric world, being data literate is no longer a luxury, it's a necessity.If you want successful data product adoption, and to keep driving innovation within your business, you need to start with data literacy first.At Data Literacy Academy, we don't just teach data skills. We empower individuals and teams to think critically, analyse effectively, and make decisions confidently based on data. We're bridging the gap between business and data teams, so they can all work towards aligned outcomes.From those taking their first steps in data literacy to seasoned experts looking to fine-tune their skills, our data experts provide tailored classes for every stage. But it's not just learning tracks that we offer. We embed a deep data culture shift through a transformative change management programme.We take a people-first approach, working closely with your executive team to win the hearts and minds. We know this will drive the company-wide impact that data teams want to achieve.Get in touch and find out how you can unlock the full potential of data in your organisation. Learn more at www.dl-academy.com.