Agile Data N’ Info Data Operating Models patterns with Dylan Anderson - Episode #60
Feb 20, 2025
Dylan Anderson, Head of Data Strategy at Profusion and creator of The Data Ecosystem newsletter, shares invaluable insights into Data Operating Models. He discusses the essential alignment between data and business strategies, advocating for collaborative efforts and leadership engagement. The conversation covers the dynamics of data teams, emphasizing communication, agile methodologies, and governance. Dylan highlights the evolving roles in data teams and the importance of flexible operating models that adapt to changing organizational needs.
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Data Strategy Must Align
- A data strategy must support and align with the business strategy to be effective.
- Many organizations write data strategies in isolation or focus solely on technical architecture.
Connect Data Work to Business
- Ask data teams if they understand how the organization makes money to gauge alignment.
- Many data teams work on tasks disconnected from business goals, causing leadership frustration.
Data Teams Should Be Horizontal
- Data teams should act as horizontal shared services supporting multiple business units.
- Treating data teams as vertical silos hinders collaboration and value delivery.