Ease into Day 2 by reconnecting with your peers and setting your intentions for learning ahead. We’ll take a few minutes to celebrate early wins, reflect on challenges, and acknowledge the momentum you’re building as you apply measurement and analytics practices to your work.
Speaker: Zsolt Olah
Not a “data person”? You’re not alone. Data literacy is one of the lowest-ranked capabilities in L&D, and a lack of confidence in “speaking data” often gets in the way. In this interactive session, you’ll bust myths and misconceptions about data, then step into a simulated project: the data is in, the dashboard is live, and decisions need to be made. With a pinch of theory and lots of practice, you’ll build the confidence to start speaking data as the language of impact.
Join this session to:
- Practice interpreting data in a real-time scenario.
- Build confidence in communicating insights and decisions.
- Challenge common myths that hold back data literacy.
Speaker: Zsolt Olah
Not a “data person”? You’re not alone. Data literacy is one of the lowest-ranked capabilities in L&D, and a lack of confidence in “speaking data” often gets in the way. In this interactive session, you’ll bust myths and misconceptions about data, then step into a simulated project: the data is in, the dashboard is live, and decisions need to be made. With a pinch of theory and lots of practice, you’ll build the confidence to start speaking data as the language of impact.
Join this session to:
- Practice interpreting data in a real-time scenario.
- Build confidence in communicating insights and decisions.
- Challenge common myths that hold back data literacy.
Speaker: Chris Grady
“Did it work?” is a question every learning professional faces. Experiments offer one of the most reliable ways to answer it. In this session, you’ll learn the logic behind experiments, why they matter for measuring learning impact, and how to design them with confidence. Through hands-on exercises, you’ll practice structuring experiments, analyzing real data, and interpreting results to inform smarter business decisions and stronger learning strategies.
In this session you will:
- Learn why and when to use experiments in L&D
- Design an experiment to answer a real business question
- Practice analyzing and interpreting experimental data with confidence
Speaker: Chris Grady, Research Fellow, American University
Speaker: Jennifer Grimes
We’ve all been there: sitting in a presentation, staring at a chart or graph that might as well be in another language. Cluttered graphs, chaotic charts, and misunderstood data are roadblocks to effective communication. Let’s face it, our brilliant insights deserve better! Mastering data visualization isn’t just a skill, it’s an asset. Imagine captivating your audience, making complex information easily digestible, and nailing that crucial deal, proposal, or learning objective.
In this session, we’ll explore the art and science of effective visual storytelling with data. From avoiding common pitfalls to choosing the right chart, you’ll discover how small design adjustments and evidence-based practices can transform your visuals into powerful communication tools.
Join this session to:
- Identify common data visualization mistakes that undermine communication
- Examine best practices for clarity and effective storytelling
- Practice selecting the right chart or graph for your data
- Discover tools and design principles that reduce cognitive load and enhance impact
Data alone doesn’t inspire change, stories do. This hands-on workshop helps you bridge the gap between analytics and action by learning how to tell clear, human-centered data stories that make your impact visible and memorable.
Speaker: Rachel Baghelai, People Analytics, Employee Voice, LinkedIn
Pause to process everything you’ve experienced today— from data literacy to crafting impactful data stories. This is your opportunity to collaborate with peers in writing a shared story of Day 2’s insights as we prepare for Day 3 and begin moving ideas to action.
Join this session to:
- Reveal the most impactful insights from Day 2.
- Weave together the day’s most impactful information to create a group story.
- Identify a concrete action, idea or experiment you’re ready to test.
