Darren Wood

Darren Wood, Data Product Leader at the BBC, shares his insights on the transformative power of data product management. He emphasizes the importance of collaboration in the data community and the role of personalization in enhancing user journeys. Darren explores the lifecycle of data products and the necessity of understanding organizational dynamics to maximize value. He also discusses the critical differences between data and product teams, the importance of a strategic roadmap, and the need for a business mindset in treating colleagues as customers.

Exploring patience and product thinking in data, they discuss the challenges of managing data products, prioritizing value delivery, and upskilling in data analysis. They shift focus to minimum lovable products, collaboration in data transformation, and engaging with sponsors. Overall, it's about understanding behavior change for successful data implementation.