Hub & Spoken: Data | Analytics | Chief Data Officer | CDO | Data Strategy Diary Of A CDO: Nurturing data teams to deliver business success with Bart Vandenreijt
Apr 4, 2024
Bart Vandenreijt, Chief Data & Analytics Officer at Partenamut, shares insights on transforming data teams within the healthcare sector. He discusses the shift from outdated systems to integrated, data-driven solutions, emphasizing real-world applications of AI for enhancing efficiency. Vandenreijt highlights the importance of collaboration between data and IT teams. He also offers practical advice on nurturing talent and aligning data strategies with business goals while managing stakeholder expectations in a dynamic landscape.
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Initial Team Struggles
- Bart Vandenreijt inherited a six-person corporate BI and reporting team struggling with data management and legacy systems.
- Two team members cried during his first meeting due to near-burnout from the overwhelming workload and lack of skills.
Identify Key Drivers
- Focus on what truly drives your organization, not just superficial reporting requests.
- Identify the key business needs and how data can serve both members/customers and employees.
Data Strategy
- Hire specialized data engineers to build data pipelines.
- Migrate data to a centralized platform and then empower departmental BI teams with quality data.