ETSI-BC is pleased to engage Community Futures East Kootenay to again offer a new and improved “Data 101: How to Use Data to Your Advantage.” This FREE five-part interactive webinar series will illustrate the transformative potential of data, for communities in the Southern Interior of British Columbia. Data is not merely numbers; it’s the key to informed decision-making, strategic planning, and sustainable growth. This webinar series aims to empower smaller rural communities that often face challenges in accessing and interpreting relevant community and economic development data.
Join Us in Empowering Your Community!
This webinar series is beneficial for community leaders, decision-makers, and anyone passionate about fostering growth in Southern Interior communities. Don’t miss the chance to turn anecdotal decision-making into decisions grounded in evidence and data.
Schedule:
Attend any session you like or all the webinars in the FREE series.
Session Descriptions
1. Jan 24, 2024, 9 -10:30 am
Introduction to Data 101
Join Mike Stolte as he welcomes you to the series, introduces its importance, addresses challenges in smaller communities, and kickstarts the journey.
2. Feb 7, 2024, 9 -10:30 am
What is Data is Available and How to Use It
Join Jayme Jones to understand how to effectively use the data that exists and how to avoid pitfalls in its analysis and interpretation.
3. Feb 21, 2024, 1 -2:30 pm
Filling the Gaps – Sourcing and Collecting Relevant Data
Join Dr. Sarah-Patrica Breen to understand the common mistakes in data collection and interpretation and how to avoid them.
4. Mar 6, 2024, 9 -10:30 am
Creating a Decision Based Culture
Join the Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission to understand the benefits of a decision-based mindset and how this supports change and growth
5. Mar 20, 2024 1 -2:30 pm
Telling Your Story with the Data
Put together everything that has been learned. Explore a case study from ETSI-BC. Leave with a clear set of actions with regards to accessing and analyzing data in your own community.