How do you bring your strategic views into discussions about data either in organisations or across industry?
Any data sharing model is difficult to begin from scratch, but it is essential to draw on other examples of data sharing successes. The most important point to articulate in discussions about data is what the end goal is – it is easy to be diverted by the regulatory and resource challenges. These are obstacles to be overcome and not barriers to moving forward.
What are your key areas of focus for the business in 2022?
Key areas of focus for 2022 are to communicate effectively the value of data sharing about vulnerability. All sectors recognise the need to act, but that now needs transitioning into action. Integrating our data sharing model into as many platforms and distributors as possible to allow companies to consume data to meet their needs is my primary objective
How do you apply your leadership skills a) within your own business and b) externally?
Chiefly through trying to avoid being swayed from the core belief that data sharing of vulnerability data is the right thing to do while engaging as many stakeholders as possible and harnessing views and opinions from a wide audience. My experience has taught me that having the courage of my own conviction is essential, but not at the expense of listening and taking on board external business needs or the views of others. Effective communication of our aims and objectives is paramount and to do so means constantly identifying new ways of expressing them.
What key skills or attributes do you consider have contributed to your success in this role?
Determination, real persistence and an authentic belief that our ultimate goal should and needs to be achieved. The success achieved thus far has been a result of retaining the same aims but deploying flexibility in the route to achieving them.
How did you develop – and continue to develop – these skills or attributes?
I believe these attributes have been developed through the experience of working in a diverse corporate environment and learning from others. A willingness to take on any task, however basic, early in my career has given me the groundwork to understand grass-root challenges. I’ve developed a willingness to do things that are entirely out of my natural comfort zone.
