How do you navigate conflict in the workplace while building trust and maintaining strong professional relationships?

In part two of our conversation with Greg Green, Faculty Director of the University of Chicago's MS in Applied Data Science program, Greg joins host Daniel Truesdale to discuss the role conflict plays in high-performing teams and why being technically correct isn't always enough to succeed in the workplace.

Drawing from his years in industry, Greg shares personal experiences navigating difficult conversations, learning to balance technical expertise with emotional intelligence, and understanding the importance of seeing the bigger picture when solving business problems.

Whether you're preparing for your first professional role or looking to strengthen your workplace relationships, this episode offers valuable lessons on communication, collaboration, and building trust.

Missed part one? Catch up on our conversation about imposter syndrome and Greg's journey to becoming Faculty Director. Stay tuned for part three!

In this episode of ChatADS, MS in Applied Data Science Faculty Director Greg Green shares the story behind his transition from more than 30 years in industry to the University of Chicago.

Greg reflects on navigating imposter syndrome as he considered becoming a Faculty Director and how he learned to focus on the experience, perspective, and strengths he could bring to a new role. He also takes us inside his interview process, from researching the program and learning from faculty and students to developing a vision for its future, and shares how his industry experience helped shape his approach.

This is the first part of our conversation with Greg Green. Stay tuned for the next part.

Recent MS in Applied Data Science graduate Sebastian joins ChatADS to reflect on his experience at UChicago and how he plans to apply what he learned as he returns to his career at Colombia’s central bank. Sebastian shares how his background in economics led him to data science and explores how new sources of data are changing the way economists and financial institutions approach complex problems.

He also takes us inside his capstone project, where his team built a recommendation system for an insurance broker, and discusses the challenges that come with putting models into practice.

Sebastian also reflects on his time in Chicago and what he’s taking with him into the next chapter of his career.