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Storytelling with Data - because so many people are bad at PowerPoint: http://www.storytellingwithdata.com/book http://www.storytellingwithdata.com/book R for
by hawktheslayer 9y ago
Storytelling with Data - because so many people are bad at PowerPoint:
http://www.storytellingwithdata.com/book http://www.storytellingwithdata.com/book
R for Data Science - because it is such a solid foundation for a career in business analytics:
http://r4ds.had.co.nz http://r4ds.had.co.nz
And for extra credit two books I hope my collegues DON'T read since they are best kept secret are Cialdini's two books on influence:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Cialdini https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Cialdini
- craftyguy 9y agoConsider that powerpoint is not the right medium 95% of the time, but is being pushed as the only medium 100% of the time.
- Recursing 9y agoWhy are they best kept secret?
- tvmalsv 9y agoOstensibly to prevent them from using the techniques on yourself, or so that they don't recognize when you are using the techniques on them.
- Recursing 9y agoAren't we talking about colleagues? Shouldn't it be a collaborative environment?
- hawktheslayer 9y agoI meant it somewhat tounge-and-cheek, but if I recall correctly even Cialdini quotes Uncle Ben's line to Spiderman about "with great power comes great responsibility". I also should mention that I work for a large corporation, and while I strive to be collaborative, it is still a political environment I operate in.
- andrei_says_ 9y agoHis books weaponize common psychological traits and teach how to use them to achieve one’s means. An extremely toxic approach in my opinion. I really enjoyed Sandi Metz’ talk on this very topic, in which she addresses the books and offers alternative approaches to creating influence through leadership and solid relationships. It’s a talk I’d recommend for the whole team to watch, together. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=VzWLGMtXflg https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=VzWLGMtXflg