Tiankai Feng, Data Strategy & Data Governance Lead at ThoughtWorks, discusses making data governance fun, challenges of data governance, measuring ROI, non-invasive approaches, generative AI implications, and organizational culture in a creative and engaging manner.

In this episode, Tiankai Feng, an expert in driving data value through creativity, curiosity, collaboration, and communication, discusses the importance of driving value through data work, the role of creativity in problem-solving and data professionals, the significance of governance in driving data value and autonomy, and the importance of balancing confidence and knowledge when working with data.

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.