Miscommunication is one of the most common causes of project failure in data and analytics initiatives. Misaligned expectations, unclear requirements, and communication breakdowns between technical and business teams can derail even the best-designed solutions.

The Avoiding Miscommunication in Data and Analytics Projects course provides the tools, frameworks, and practice to help you close that gap, creating clear, confident, and collaborative communication across every stage of your project lifecycle.

Led by Dr. Wendy Lynch, a recognized expert in workplace communication and behavioral research, this five-week instructor-guided program helps data professionals and business leaders understand one another more effectively. You’ll learn how to translate technical concepts into meaningful outcomes, clarify assumptions early, and build habits that improve trust and reduce costly misunderstandings.

Through weekly live sessions, guided exercises, and reflection activities, participants will develop practical skills to strengthen listening, inquiry, framing, and feedback—skills that transform how teams work together and deliver value.

Over five weeks, you’ll explore:

• The real costs of miscommunication in data and analytics work
• How to listen for intention, emotion, and meaning in conversations
• How to use paraphrasing and curiosity to uncover assumptions
• Techniques for asking momentum-building questions that clarify direction
• Strategies for reframing complex ideas for different audiences
• Ways to build trust and reduce friction between business and technical roles

By the end of the course, you’ll have a repeatable toolkit for clearer communication, more productive collaboration, and greater project success.

Program Highlights

Over five weeks of instructor-guided learning, you’ll:

• Identify the root causes of miscommunication in data and analytics projects
• Build habits that encourage curiosity, understanding, and trust
• Practice tools for paraphrasing, inquiry, and framing conversations
• Strengthen collaboration between technical and business partners
• Learn to resolve misunderstandings early and prevent costly rework
• Apply communication frameworks directly to your current projects

By the End of This Course, You’ll Be Able To:

• Recognize early warning signs of miscommunication in projects
• Communicate more effectively across technical and business boundaries
• Adapt your message for executives, data teams, and stakeholders
• Clarify expectations and decisions through better questioning and listening
• Facilitate meetings and discussions that stay productive and outcome-focused
• Build a culture of transparency and shared understanding in your team

How the Course Works

This five-week, instructor-guided online course blends weekly live sessions, self-paced learning, and practical exercises that help you apply new communication techniques immediately.

Throughout the course, you’ll experience:

• Weekly live sessions with Dr. Wendy Lynch for discussion, practice, and feedback
• Practical exercises and reflection activities that apply communication tools to your real work
• Peer discussion forums to share insights and experiences
• Continued access to recordings and resources after course completion
• A free copy of Wendy’s book Get to What Matters: Tools to Transform Conversations at Work

All materials and live sessions are delivered through the DATAVERSITY Training Center (DVTC), your central hub for lessons, schedules, and progress tracking.

Each week you’ll:

1. Log in at DATAVERSITY Training Center to access new materials and assignments.
2. Complete short self-paced activities.
3. Join your live session to apply concepts with Dr. Lynch and peers.

Schedule:

• Dates: Mondays, March 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2026
• Time: 8 AM – 10 AM Pacific / 11 AM – 1 PM Eastern
• Length: 5 Weeks
• CEUs: 10

Pricing:

• $450 Early Bird (through February 13, 2026)
• $600 Regular Price (after February 13, 2026)

Registration Deadline: Friday, February 27, 2026

Why Choose This Course

• Led by Dr. Wendy Lynch, an award-winning researcher and behavioral communication expert
• Tailored for data and analytics professionals managing cross-functional projects
• Based on proven behavioral science frameworks for improving collaboration and trust
• Provides immediate, actionable tools for real-world data communication
• Strengthens team alignment, decision-making, and project delivery outcomes

Is This Course Right for You or Your Team?

This course is designed for:

• Data and analytics professionals who regularly collaborate with business stakeholders
• Managers, analysts, engineers, and consultants seeking to improve communication and influence
• Project leaders and executives responsible for successful cross-functional outcomes
• Teams striving to reduce confusion and friction in their data and analytics projects

No prior communication training is required, just an interest in improving how people understand and work with one another.

Private Team Training

Organizations can host private cohorts for data and analytics teams to strengthen communication and collaboration. Private sessions can include tailored examples, facilitated discussions, and personalized feedback from Dr. Lynch.

Contact us to explore corporate training options or bulk licensing.

Backed by Industry Leaders

This workshop is developed and delivered by DATAVERSITY, the trusted authority in data management education for more than a decade. Delivered through the DATAVERSITY Training Center (DVTC), this course helps data and analytics professionals strengthen communication, collaboration, and trust across teams—turning data insights into shared understanding and measurable results.