CDO Matters Podcast

CDO Matters Ep. 52 | Building a CDO Function from Scratch

Jun 13, 2024

Joyce Myers, CDO of MTSI, shares insights on building a data function from scratch. Topics include leadership buy-in, stakeholder support, overcoming resistance to change, aligning with strategic plans, establishing metrics for company strategy, and driving business value through strategic foundations.

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Quick takeaways

Building stakeholder relationships is crucial for CDO success.

Prioritizing foundational work over extensive technology investments leads to sustainable wins.

Deep dives

Joyce's Journey from Army Logistics to CDO of MTSI

Joyce's background started in the Army, gaining extensive experience in manual data processes. She transitioned from military to defense contracting and Department of the Army civilian roles, managing data. Her journey and expertise prepared her to become the CDO at MTSI, focusing on building a data and analytics foundation from scratch.

Intro

2min

Elevating Data Leadership in Defense Engineering Services

8min

Navigating Change and Leadership in a Large Organization

16min

Journey of a New Chief Data Officer

12min

Establishing Metrics and KPIs for Company Strategy

3min

Driving Business Value Through Strategic Foundations

8min

Episode Overview

While many CDO’s inherit large teams, it’s also common for CDO’s to be hired into a role with the expectation they will build a data and analytics function slowly over time.

In this episode of the CDO Matters podcast, Joyce Myers, the CDO of Modern Technology Solutions Inc (MTSI), shares her insights on how she’s overcoming the many challenges that accompany CDOs who are starting small, and are highly reliant on the engagement of other teams for their individual success.