The role of CDO is constantly evolving, and Data Radicals need to stay ahead of the curve. Today's guest gives us the inside scoop on how to do just that. Randy Bean is the founder and CEO of NewVantage Partners and author of Fail Fast, Learn Faster: Lessons in Data-Driven Leadership in an Age of Disruption, Big Data, and AI. In this interview, he and Satyen discuss the adoption of the chief data officer role, the challenges of creating a data culture, and the importance of soft skills for CDOs. 

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“Data-driven organizations never rest. They're never comfortable. Because they know that unless they continue to do things to stay data-driven—they won't be the most data-driven going forward.” - Randy Bean

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Time Stamps

* (0:00) How the Dunning-Kruger effect impacts your organization

* (3:10) Randy’s beginnings in data

* (6:31) The endless data journey

* (10:05) The evolution of the CDO

* (19:51) How to know you’re a successful CDO

* (23:54) Barriers to building a data culture

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Sponsor

This podcast is presented by Alation.

Learn more:

* Data Radicals: https://www.alation.com/podcast/

* Alation’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alation/

* Satyen’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ssangani/

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Links

Connect with Randy on LinkedIn

Check out NewVantage Partners

Read Randy’s Book: Fail Fast, Learn Faster: Lessons in Data-Driven Leadership in an Age of Disruption, Big Data, and AI