Chapter 7

Smarter Metrics & Human-Centered Data

Turning Information Into Insight & Confidence — Total of 2.5 PDUs

Focus Areas: Ways of Working [1.25] | Power Skills [0.5] | Business Acumen [0.75]

This chapter bridges data... with people. You'll learn simple systems for data-driven decisions, how metrics impact morale and behavior, and how to create dashboards that empower—not overwhelm. Plus: a guided session to reflect on power skills through metrics.

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Data-Driven Decision Making and Tools to Make it Happen

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The Human Side of Metrics

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Turning Information Into Insight & Confidence — Total of 2.5 PDUs

This chapter bridges data... with people. You'll learn simple systems for data-driven decisions, how metrics impact morale and behavior, and how to create dashboards that empower—not overwhelm. Plus: a guided session to reflect on power skills through metrics.

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PDUs Claimed: Ways of Working [1.25] | Power Skills [0.5] | Business Acumen [0.75]

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Chapter 8

Speaker Spotlight

🎤 Speaker: Paris Gramann

Paris Gramann is a project manager, creative consultant, and entrepreneur with a multidisciplinary background spanning psychology, design research, education, marketing, and sustainable business strategy. As the founder of Empower Creative Agency, she specializes in executing meaningful projects that blend community impact with practical strategy. She has successfully designed and led initiatives ranging from children’s book development to e-learning modules, client media series, professional development workshops, and Kickstarter campaigns. With experience interviewing stakeholders, developing pitch decks, crafting content strategies, and managing complex timelines, she brings both structure and heart to every project. Paris’s work consistently centers empathy, accessibility, and mindful communication—whether she is supporting small businesses, developing content for families, or designing tools for neurodivergent-friendly daily life.