CDO Matters Podcast CDO Matters Ep. 93 | Professional Development in Data
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Jan 23, 2026 Eric Overby, Faculty Director at Georgia Tech's Scheller College and leader of the Chief AI and Data Officer program, discusses building resilient careers in data. He outlines blended executive education, why technical leaders seek business and leadership breadth, and the importance of storytelling, collaboration with finance, and legal and ethical guardrails for AI.
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Blend Residency And Online For Executives
- Use a blended program with short residencies and synchronous online work to serve busy professionals.
- Combine flexibility with in-person networking to build skills and relationships.
Participants Need Technical And Managerial Depth
- Typical participants are current or near-future CDOs/CAIOs who need both technical and managerial depth.
- The role requires blending technology knowledge with leadership, valuation, and legal awareness.
Model ROI And Tell The Risk Story
- Build a spreadsheet model for costs and benefits, then run sensitivity analysis for uncertainty.
- Pair the numbers with a candid story about risks, assumptions, and mitigation steps for credibility.