Welcome to Catalyst, the Launch by NTT DATA Podcast. Catalyst is an ongoing discussion for digital leaders dissatisfied with the status quo and optimistic about what’s possible through smart technology and great people. In this studio we believe in shipping software over slideware, that fast will follow smooth, and aiming to create digital experiences that move millions is a worthy pursuit.
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episode 418: Trust Your Hunch: Balancing Data and Instincts in Decision Making
A viral video of Jeff Bezos talking about hunches sparks a conversation between Gina and Chris in this week’s episode. Bezos shared how he listened to his gut over the data presented, with positive results. Gina and Chris respond by discussing the principle of being data-informed rather than data-driven, and when to challenge the evidence and instead trust your instinct. They share wisdom on how KPIs can become problematic, and how every phase of product development and customer experience requires a unique blend of objective and subjective decision-making.
Links:
The LinkedIn viral video of Bezos
Goodhart’s Law
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