In this episode, Dr. Lorien Pratt discusses the concept of Decision Intelligence (DI), its importance in bridging the gap between data and decision-making, and how it evolves from decision engineering. She emphasizes the need for stakeholder alignment, the role of data in decision-making, and the importance of understanding the context of decisions. The conversation also touches on the integration of various technologies and the future of DI in a rapidly changing world.

Chapters

0:00 - Preview

0:28 - Meet Dr. Lorien Pratt

1:43 - Defining Decision Intelligence

2:28 - The Gap Between Data and Decision-Making

5:05 - The Evolution from Decision Engineering to Decision Intelligence

9:28 - Integrating Operations Research with Decision Intelligence

14:14 - Pricing optimization, diffuse objectives & cross-silo interactions

16:44 - Two Meanings of “Decision”

18:55 - Incorporating Uncertainty in Decision-Making

20:54 - The Dangers of Over-Engineering Models

25:25 - Lack of a Shared Blueprint & The Need for Alignment

33:20 - Learn about Quantellia

33:55 - The Inflection Point

40:55 - Resources: DIHandbook.com & GettingStartedWithDI.com

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Connect with the guest

Dr. Lorien Pratt: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorienpratt/

Connect with hosts

Prof. Vijay Mehrotra (University of San Francisco): ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/vijay-mehrotra-ba9498/⁠

Prof. Michael Watson (Northwestern University): ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-watson-07600a1⁠

About the podcast

The Decision Intelligence Lab podcast delivers real-world insights for data professionals, business leaders, and anyone seeking to leverage data & AI for smarter decision-making & successful business outcomes.

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