Asking the Right Questions: Unleashing the Power of Data

Workforce IT Support Center's "Building Data Literacy for All" is a customized learning opportunity focused on data literacy and the critical role it plays in improving programs and services for customers. This three-part webinar series, designed for Senior Leaders, Policy Makers and Managers, begins on Thursday, June 6, 2024 (2:00 - 2:45 p.m. ET) with the first session, Asking the Right Questions: Unleashing the Power of Data.

During this three-part webinar series, leaders will come away with an enhanced understanding of:

• How to ask for data and data-based information
• Ways to communicate and apply data-based information
• How to develop and sustain a culture founded on data-based information

OVERVIEW

In this webinar, participants will gain an understanding of how to ask for data and data-based information.

Presenters Cynthia Forland, Ph.D. and Scott Wheeler will show learners how to map out the current state (through logic models, theories of change, etc.). They will also demonstrate the most effective ways to ask questions, showcase examples and the importance of asking follow-up questions.

PRESENTERS

Dr. Cynthia Forland, a workforce development and labor market expert, brings vast expertise in policy and analysis from her consultancy and senior management roles as the Washington State Employment Security Department. She has a Ph.D. in political philosophy from the New School for Social Research.

Mr. Scott Wheeler, a workforce development expert, leverages a decade of leadership at the Washington State Employment Security Department and five years of consultancy. He has a Master’s of Public Administration from Evergreen State College.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This webinar series is designed for individuals who set strategic direction, make decisions that impact data initiatives and implement data-driven practices, particularly those who oversee Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Unemployment Insurance (UI) or other workforce development programs and services.

UPCOMING WEBINARS

Session 2 | June 13 (2:00 - 2:45 p.m.) - Data Storytelling: Communicating Insights for Impact
Session 3 | June 20 (2:00 - 2:45 p.m.) - Building a Data-Driven Culture: From Investment to Improvement

All times Eastern

QUESTIONS?

For questions regarding this webinar series, contact witsc@naswa.org.

NASWA Workforce ITSC offers a range of services to support all workforce system partners, NASWA Members and Government Partners, as they work collaboratively to meet current and future customer needs. Learn more about Workforce ITSC: www.naswa.org/witsc