Books by Scott Taylor

The Data Whisperer''s practical guide to explaining and understanding the strategic value of data management. The need for data management is everywhere across your company. The value of every digitally transformative customer-facing initiative, every data science and analytics-based project, every as-a-service offering, every foray into e-commerce, and every enterprise software implementation is inextricably linked to the successful output of data management efforts. Although it is a simple function of garbage in garbage out, that slogan rarely drives any sustainable executive action. We need to tell a better data story. Data Storytelling is probably the hottest non-technical trend in the technology-related space. But it does not directly support data management because it is focused on analytics or telling stories with data. So, it is time to expand the realm of Data Storytelling to recognize the role of data management by telling stories about data. Learn how to secure stakeholder involvement and executive commitment to fund and support data management as a systematic, consistent, fundamental part of your business. This book is for:Data management leaders trying to explain your value to C-Level and business stakeholders. As a practitioner, you may already know how to fix your data, but your business leaders ignore your advice. When you explain data management to the business, they may nod "yes" on the outside, but they nod off on the inside.Business stakeholders trying to comprehend why data management is important. Many business people may be frightened, threatened, intimidated, or at the very least confused and bewildered by the techno-babble often associated with data-related conversations. If you want to know more about why data management needs to be a strategic imperative in your organization, you''ll learn it here in simple terms.Data scientists looking to understand better how you connect to "The Business." A recurring struggle I hear from data scientists is the need to get "closer to business." If you are a data scientist, then you need to understand your company''s data story. The more you can align your work to the core value your company delivers, the more successful you will be. This book will help you discover the essence of why data brings value to your business.Anyone interested in understanding the business value of data management. I offer simple explanations about why data management is essential for your organization. Without going deep into technical concepts and processes, I focus on the business-related outputs. I share ways you can think about what foundational data does. Its importance is vital for the future of your enterprise.Since this is a book about telling data stories, I share it through stories divided into five sections:My data story. Why I know what I know and why you should listen to me.Everyone''s data story. A collection of classic, foundational data situations relevant to all enterprises.Framing your data story. A set of simple frameworks about data value.Selling your data story. Tips on creating a compelling narrative.Building your data story. Why you must align with the strategic intentions of your enterprise.

I just lost my job ... Nobody likes me ... I have an addiction ... My business is failing ... I can''t get this thing to work ... This task is taking too long ... I am uncomfortable ... That tastes awful ... How can I stop him from bothering me ... We all have problems afflicting us. In most cases we tolerate the issue with the excuse that it is teaching us patience or humbling us, or maybe there is simply nothing we can do about it. But what if there was? What if you could not only solve your problems, but actually turn them into opportunities? People have made millions, been healed, overcome addictions, invented, wrote books, and became famous, all because of a problem they turned into an opportunity. In The Opportunity In Every Problem you will find a simple method to overcome any obstacle, solve any problem, and turn any problem into an opportunity. Best of all, you will learn a new means of enlightenment by this simple, entertaining yet engaging story sure to embed in your mind the reality that opportunities really do exist for everyone ... but especially for you.Publisher''s website: http://sbprabooks.com/ScottLTaylor

Positively impact student learning with strategies your professional learning community can implement immediatelyBeyond Theory shows you how to:- Develop a Continuous Improvement Plan with clear learning objectives and goals- Schedule your school day, grading period and school year to make the most of instructional time- Provide focused topics for staff and professional learning community meetings- Collect and disaggregate data meaningful to the learning process- Create and maintain a school culture where everyone is on the same pageThe Eight-Cylinder Reform Model (ECRM) is a collection of eight overarching concepts that when collectively put into motion will benefit all stakeholders in an educational community. ECRM puts theory into practical and realistic practice through shared experience, real-life examples, templates and processes designed to advance overall school improvement. Tested across grade levels and varying demographics, the strategies and processes can be applied to any school setting.The first year of using ECRM strategies allowed Scott Taylor's Crestwood Elementary to go from 34% to 74% proficient in reading and 56% to 81% proficient in math and ultimately a National Blue Ribbon School.Tyrone Olverson, Cathy Barnes and Scott Taylor collectively bring together over 75 years of classroom, supervisory and administrative experience in schools across the United States. Their track record for attaining high achievement across settings provides irrefutable proof their ECRM will improve student learning, build a sustainable culture of high performance, and create a strong and accountable environment within any classroom and school.