ODI Fridays: We need to talk about data (and how to avoid feeling like an imposter)

Imposter syndrome is a big issue in the data sector, particularly in leaders. Everyone thinks they should know more about it. When leaders don’t confront impostor syndrome or seek help to develop their data skills it can cause blockers. They start working on assumptions, bring in expensive consultants etc. Simon Bullmore will discuss his own experience of imposter syndrome, and will share how data literacy can help by giving you a starting point that relates more to your own context and needs. About the speaker Simon is the co-founder of Mission Drive a digital agency that helps companies develop and implement growth strategies and data literacy programmes. With a background in business psychology, Simon has worked in data, business development and training for over 16 years. This includes leading the learning programme at the Open Data Institute (where he continues to work as an associate consultant), and the launch of Harvard Business School’s first European office.