In Conversation with Dr Gruen

Dr David Gruen AO interviews experts and leaders on their work, pivotal moments and the role data has played in their careers.

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In Conversation with Dr Gruen

In this series, Australian Statistician and Head of the APS Data Professional Stream, Dr David Gruen AO meets with a range of distinguished guests to talk about the important role that data has played in their careers.

Join us as they discuss a range of topics including their thoughts on the future of data in the public and private sectors, and advice they have for APS data professionals aspiring to make their mark as data innovators and leaders of the future.

Participant benefits

Hear real-world experiences.
Gain lessons learned from other data professionals.
Deep dive into topics like data governance, analytics and AI.

Suitable for

All staff interested in hearing from data experts on their career and experience.

Considerations

The latest recording in the series is below.

In Conversation with Dr Gruen and Michael Brennan

In this episode, Dr Gruen speaks with Michael Brennan, inaugural CEO of the e61 Institute. They chat about a range of topics from 'sliding doors' career moments and making the case for empirically-driven policy design, to the French Revolution.

During the conversation, Michael recommends the following resources:

EconTalk

Conversations with Tyler Cowen

The Rest is History

Reflections on the Revolution in France, by Edmund Burke

The Pursuit of Certainty, by Shirley Letwin