Data vs Intuition: How to Make Better Decisions Using Data Literacy (Without Ignoring Your Gut)

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Mike Aponte discusses the balance between data and intuition in decision making, introducing the RINK Framework for data literacy.

Send us Fan Mail Your gut says one thing. The data says another. You have 60 seconds to decide—what do you trust? In this episode of Thinking 2 Think, Mike Aponte breaks down data literacy as a life skill using real-world insights from the NHL and SAP, where students are learning analytical thinking through sports data. But the deeper question is: When should data lead—and when should instinct take over? You’ll learn the RINK Framework: Read the numbe...

People in this episode

Host: Mike Aponte

Topics covered

• data literacy
• decision making
• intuition
• analytical thinking
• sports data

Keywords

• data literacy
• decision making
• intuition
• RINK Framework
• sports data
• NHL
• SAP

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NHL, SAP

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