What are your key areas of focus for data and analytics in 2022?
Currently, my key focus areas include end-to-end data management and developing a data-driven culture within the organization. I am also working on developing high value AI and ML powered business use cases to drive profitable growth and enable the team to extract the most from the data we have. Elsewhere, there is a focus on upskilling talent within the organization and raising the data and analytics acumen of the company.
Tell us what leadership means to you in the context of your role as a senior data leader.
I aim to get the best out of my team by providing clarity on the “why” behind all big initiatives. A fundamental understanding of initiatives and the aims we are seeking is a surefire way to be able to draw the most from a team. I also seek to drive influence and impact through increased business acumen and storytelling via continuous coaching and training. Finally, I hope to inspire the entire company to become data driven.
And what about the skills of your data teams and of your business stakeholders? How are you developing data literacy across the company/organization?
Data skills and literacy are being heightened through the use of a persona based training program on data familiarity (what data is best for what purpose), leverage, usage and adoption. I also leverage our data catalog for data findability, quality and governance.