CDO Matters Podcast

CDO Matters Ep. 53 | The Journey from CDO to PhD

Jun 27, 2024

Guest Eddie Short shares insights on the journey from CDO to pursuing a Ph.D. He discusses leadership challenges, value quantification, tech initiatives, academic research on CDO impact, and the importance of communication for organizational success.

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Quick takeaways

Leadership skills are crucial for CDOs to challenge status quo.

Robust measurement mechanisms needed to quantify value of data initiatives.

Deep dives

Failures in Delivering Business Value through Technology Initiatives

Many organizations, including large companies, struggle with delivering meaningful value through technology initiatives. Examples such as investing hundreds of millions in GCP migrations without realizing substantial benefits highlight the challenges faced.

Intro

2min

Career Journey from CDO to Global Leader in Data Analytics

21min

Exploring Academic Research and the Role of CDOs in Company Performance

4min

Challenges with Large Tech Initiatives and Emulating Tech Giants

4min

Navigating Leadership Challenges in Data and Analytics

16min

The Impact of Data Trends and Business Value in Driving Transformation

3min

Episode Overview

Eddie Short is an outspoken and experienced CDO who has managed the data and analytics function for some of the biggest companies on the planet – and he’s recently returned to graduate school with the goal of quantifying the value of Chief Data Officers.

In this engaging conversation, Eddie shares valuable insights from his decades of experience – focusing on a core message that CDOs *must* develop the leadership skills needed to challenge the status quo and quantify the value of the solutions they provide.