The Joe Reis Show Tiankai Feng - Humanizing Data Strategy
Dec 17, 2024
Tiankai Feng, the Data strategy and governance lead at ThoughtWorks in Europe, dives into the human side of data. He discusses the essential journey of aligning data strategy with business value and the emergence of the five C's: competence, collaboration, creativity, communication, and conscience. The importance of communication in fostering collaboration is highlighted, along with a fresh perspective on redefining management success in data roles. Tiankai also shares his challenges of balancing writing a book with life, making it relatable and insightful.
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Musical Introductions at Forward Data Conference
- Joe Reis and Tiankai Feng discuss their experience at the Forward Data Conference in Paris.
- Tiankai played intro songs on a grand piano for the speakers, a first for both of them.
Tiankai's Career Journey
- Tiankai's background started in marketing analytics in 2012, influenced by his interest in advertising and computers.
- His work with Adidas led him to data governance and a broader perspective on data strategy.
Consulting vs. Corporate
- Tiankai contrasts corporate and consulting work, highlighting the pre-qualified buy-in from clients.
- This eliminates the need to constantly justify data governance initiatives.
