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Seth Forbes
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Why Great Data Recommendations Fail (& What to Do Instead)

30 min
Sep 24, 2026 12:00 PM

What you'll learn

Uncover patterns from 45+ practitioner discussions

See what data professionals reveal as the biggest hurdles to turning great analysis into business decisions.

See where your current projects are vulnerable

Use a simple diagnostic map to check your ongoing work for hidden gaps before presenting to leadership.

Overcome the biggest friction points stalling your impact

Identify high-leverage strategies that can give your recommendations strong grounds for approval.

Why this topic matters

One of the most difficult feats for data professionals to accomplish is getting great ideas across the finish line. The data team speaks one language, while non-technical stakeholders speak another. Competing priorities make it hard for data folks to ground their analysis in business-relevant stories that drive change. Let's diagnose the reasons why this happens so we can pave the path to better business decisions.

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Seth Forbes

Seth Forbes

Founder & Organizational Data Strategist, Ex-Senior SaaS Analyst @ Quickbase

Boston University
Quickbase
Ahold Delhaize
AHF
Purdue Global
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