The Data Strategy Show

In my 12th episode I speak to Roman Stanek CEO of GoodData. We talk about: 1) His entrepreneurial journey 2) How the data value chain is becoming increasingly important 3) Trends over the last 10 years with BI to Analytics 4) The pendulum from IT to the business and back to IT 5) Chief Data Officers and their challenges 6) CEOs trusting their data 7) Building trusted data portals 8) If companies n...

In my 11th episode I speak to Thom Ives. We talk about: 1) His journey to becoming the passionate data scientist he is today 1) What makes a good data scientist today and for the future 2) Innovation vs. Practicality in Data Science 3) Building relationships and networks 4) How you can reduce and ensure bias gets stripped out 5) His education, mentoring journey and "integrating with Brilliance" Ab...

In my 10th episode I speak to Michiel van Staden.  We talk about: 1) Building Analytics Teams 2) Diversity of thought when working with the business 3) Building relationships and networks 4) Working with the business and solving problems 5) Challenges of implementing a federated Centre of Excellence 6) Linking Data Governance to immediate business challenges 7) What traits Data Leaders need t...

In my 9th episode I speak to Brent Dykes Sr. Director, Insights & Data Storytelling at Blast Analytics, and author of the book Effective Data Storytelling.  We talk about: 1) The definition of Data Storytelling 2) The three Star Trek characters 3) The difference between data literacy and data storytelling 4) The data storytelling arc 5) Education and how data storytelling needs to be intr...

In my 8th episode I speak to Emmanuel Osanga Head Data Management Africa Regions at Standard Bank Group Africa about  Why is data transformation critical and important What do we really mean by data transformation What are the critical steps in data transformation How to embed data into the culture of an organisation His advice for up and coming data leaders on how to succeed About Emmanuel:...

In my 7th episode I speak to Vukosi Sambo about data monetisation, treating data as an asset, becoming a chief data officer, and his top three tips for becoming a Chief Data Officer.   Vukosi is an experienced executive with over 10 years’ experience in insurance, banking, FMCG and Market Research.  He is an expert specialist in data science, digital strategies, infonomics, data monetisa...

In my 6th episode I speak to Kathleen about her experiences in the world of business analytics mainly in the banking domain, her approach to analysis, working with business partners, building solid and successful analytics teams, leadership and so much more!   If you are thinking of getting into analytics, training to become a data analyst, data scientist or working in the business domain wit...

In my fifth episode, I speak with Paul Morley about about his journey to data, three keys challenges in data transformation:  1) Understanding of data,  2) Fear (inherent fear of change) and the Fear Of Missing Out (if the neighbours are doing it so should we!), and  3) Diving straight into technology without getting the foundations in place (my bug bear).   We also discuss dat...

In my fourth episode, I speak with Matt Corey about culture and change management for data programmes.  We had a great discussion on how organisations need to start embedding change management activities from the inception of data programmes and how teams find their purpose for embracing data and aligning it with the company culture. Matt is the leader of Data Focus, a Recruitment Practice, e...

In my third episode, I speak with Scott Taylor The Data Whisperer about Data Management and data storytelling.  We discuss how companies should focus on their data fundamentals to manage their relationships and brands. Scott Taylor, known as The Data Whisperer, is a globally recognized thought leader and a consultant on the strategic value of proper data management. As Principal of MetaMeta C...

In my second episode, I talk with Lori Silverman about Data Literacy, data informed decision making, Business Strategy and Data Strategy.  An eclectic mix of culture wrapped around our discussion in our pursuit to uncover why organisations are still struggling to adopt data informed decision intelligence.   How companies need to think more about using data to weave Decision Intelligence...

"The ultimate purpose of collecting the data is to provide a basis for action or a recommendation." W. Edwards Deming In my first episode, I speak with Matt Synakowski about how sales teams can be more laser focused with better data strategies to support their efforts.    A little bit about Matt below. Matt has been a strategist within the sports, entertainment and media industry in vari...