Data Literacy for Planners : New Zealand Planning Institute

This workshop is designed to grow the ability of the average planner to work with data in their practice. Data skills have evolved significantly since most of us where in the education system. This workshop presents an update and extension of your data literacy skills based on the modern technological solutions which are available. There are many new tools which can help you take a more data-orientated approach to your work without the need to extend your knowledge of spreadsheets.

This workshop is running over 2 consecutive mornings and you must attend both days. Registering for this workshop will automatically confirm your place on the 2nd day.

Day 1 - Tuesday 23 July - 9.00am - 12.00pm - you must attend both days
Day 2 - Wednesday 24 July - 9.00am - 12.00pm - you must attend both days

The workshop will explore:

The open data movement and its relevance to planning
What data is now available and how to access it
How to analyse and process data starting from simple add-ons to Word, internet based options through to the more user friendly aspects of Excel including the recent addition of Artificial Intelligence.
Experimenting with user friendly data analysis and visualisation tools
Why data is so important in the modern world and the future of algorithms, artificial intelligence and other powerful tools which will revolutionise how we work with data.
How to adjust your practice to make better use of the data out there to gain better insights on your projects.

The purpose of this workshop is to give an introduction and overview of using data in modern planning practice. This workshop works best as a Bring your own Device session, but this is not essential. The workshop does involve simple activities to illustrate the concepts – these are all appropriate to the average planner who has a limited knowledge of Excel.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the workshop attendees will:

Have an increased awareness of the important role of data in modern planning practice
Understand the ethos behind open data in modern government
Understand how to access various streams of data and link this information in to reports and other work documents
Awareness of some of the tools a planner can use to understand, display and gain insights from data, without needing to specifically upskill on spreadsheets
Understand the next steps in further growing data literacy

Who should attend?

The workshop is targeted to experienced planners, however is framed to accommodate planners at all levels. It is designed specifically for planners who currently make limited use of data in their practice. It is perfect for the planner who spends most of their time in Word and only makes limited use of Excel. If you use spreadsheets and data analysis tools regularly in your work and are familiar with the broad range of open data resources out there, it is unlikely to be the right workshop for you.

Presenter:

Christine Coste

Christine has more than 24 years’ experience as a planner. She holds a Bachelor of Planning from the University of Auckland and is a Full member of the New Zealand Planning Institute.

Christine founded RMA Digital to provide services to RMA practitioners to better meet the challenges of the digital age. Embracing digital technologies is essential to our ability to practice in the modern world.

Christine chairs the NZPI’s Special Interest Group PlanTechNZ, which encourages planners to explore new technologies and for the planning profession to respond to the opportunities and challenges of new technologies.

Christine is a certified RM Making Good Decisions independent commissioner and has a Certificate in Public Participation from the International Association for Public Participation.

Registration is easy! Simply click the ‘Add to Cart’ button above and follow the prompts.

Hope you can join us!

Workshop Queries: This workshop was organised by NZPI. If you have any questions about this workshop, please email Eliza Bradley, events@planning.org.nz. Registrations Close: Wednesday 17 July. Late Registrations: If you cannot see an 'Add to Cart' button above, online registrations have closed. If there are tickets available we may be able to accept late registrations, please click here if you are interested in attending. Zoom Link: This will be emailed to all attendees after registrations have closed. If you do not receive the link, please check your junk/spam folder before contacting the office. ONLINE WORKSHOP: NOTE - If you are interested in attending a workshop please register early to ensure it goes ahead. Minimum numbers are required for a workshop to run. This generally ensures there is sufficient people to allow different experience and views to be part of the discussion within the workshop setting. Registrations for online workshops normally close 3 full business days before the workshop. Please see the terms and conditions for our cancellation and transfer policy. Thank you. IMPORTANT NOTE: Please be considerate to other attendees who have paid to attend this workshop as well as the presenter/s. This workshop is for paid registered attendees only. The workshop material and zoom link for this workshop are not be shared to non-paying attendees. This also includes if a paid registered attendee, has a non-paying registered attendee, sitting next to them while this workshop is being held. NZPI workshops are capped at a certain number and once registrations close, our presenters are given an attendance list of registered attendees so that they are aware of who will be attending. Presenter/s will advise NZPI if a non-paying attendee does attend and that person or employer will be invoiced. If you have a colleague that would like to attend a workshop and has missed the registration close off date, please email events@planning org.nz and our CPD Coordinator will be able to assist with late registrations.

Workshop Queries:

This workshop was organised by NZPI. If you have any questions about this workshop, please email Eliza Bradley, events@planning.org.nz.

Registrations Close:

Wednesday 17 July.

Late Registrations:

If you cannot see an 'Add to Cart' button above, online registrations have closed. If there are tickets available we may be able to accept late registrations, please click here if you are interested in attending.

Zoom Link:

This will be emailed to all attendees after registrations have closed. If you do not receive the link, please check your junk/spam folder before contacting the office.

ONLINE WORKSHOP:

NOTE - If you are interested in attending a workshop please register early to ensure it goes ahead. Minimum numbers are required for a workshop to run. This generally ensures there is sufficient people to allow different experience and views to be part of the discussion within the workshop setting. Registrations for online workshops normally close 3 full business days before the workshop.

Please see the terms and conditions for our cancellation and transfer policy. Thank you.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Please be considerate to other attendees who have paid to attend this workshop as well as the presenter/s. This workshop is for paid registered attendees only. The workshop material and zoom link for this workshop are not be shared to non-paying attendees. This also includes if a paid registered attendee, has a non-paying registered attendee, sitting next to them while this workshop is being held.

NZPI workshops are capped at a certain number and once registrations close, our presenters are given an attendance list of registered attendees so that they are aware of who will be attending. Presenter/s will advise NZPI if a non-paying attendee does attend and that person or employer will be invoiced.

If you have a colleague that would like to attend a workshop and has missed the registration close off date, please email events@planning org.nz and our CPD Coordinator will be able to assist with late registrations.