Driven by Data: The Podcast

In this podcast episode, Davin Crowley-Sweet, Chief Data Officer at National Highways, discusses the importance of valuing data as an asset. He highlights the need for data literacy and business literacy, the role of a CDO in creating value, and the impact of valuing data on strategy and investments. The speakers also reflect on past experiences and lessons learned, and emphasize the successful execution of a data strategy that generated £60 million in benefits.

In Episode 50 of Season 2, of Driven By Data: The Podcast our CEO Kyle Winterbottom is joined by Joe Bradley, Chief Scientist SVP Data Science & ML at LivePerson, where they discuss Conversational AI, which includes;What the business benefits are of Conversational AIHype V Reality of Conversational AI Who is doing it versus who isn't and why How organisations know when they are ready to implement thisThe Pros and Cons of Conversational AI & Personalization The relationship between Conversational AI & Personalization How it differs from building a general DS/ML capabilityThe learnings of working at mammoth brands such as Nike and AmazonThe future of Artificial IntelligenceTop 3 tips for anyone looking at either entering into, or improving their Conversational AI journey

In Episode 49 of Season 2, of Driven By Data: The Podcast our CEO Kyle Winterbottom is joined by Zoher Karu, Vice President Chief Data & Analytics Officer for Blue Shield of California, where they discuss the framework of change & transformation, which includes; How to spot evidence of transformationThe key ingredients of transforming organisations through Data & AnalyticsWhy most organisations very rarely make a start with change The playbook to getting the change management piece right The role of the Data Leader in Change/TransformationHow we know to start with a business challenge/opportunity and work backwards but why that doesn't happen The role of reporting lines and team structures in the ability to drive change The relationship between change/transformation and innovation

In Episode 48 of Season 2, of Driven By Data: The Podcast our CEO Kyle Winterbottom is joined by Ranil Boteju, Group CDAO at LBG, where they discuss the importance of enabling Data and Analytics teams into businesses, to help them transform, which includes;How Data and Analytics have evolved in BankingWhat the Data and Analytics transformation he is leading at LBG looks likeWhat does winning in data and Analytics look like at a big organisation like LBGWhat the biggest challenges are Why they’re putting a huge emphasis on non-technical roles such as; Culture, Communications and Ethics Tackling Data Ethics and why it’s got its own role How he is ensuring that the Data & Analytics strategy ties to realising the business objectives Why it's unlikely there will be CDAO roles in 5 years' timeWhy Data Literacy will soon be taught in schoolsRegistration Link: Corinium CDAO UK Event: https://bit.ly/3wstuMU

In Episode 47 of Season 2, of Driven By Data: The Podcast our CEO Kyle Winterbottom is joined by Adam Sroka, Head of Machine Learning Engineering at Origami, where they discuss everything that entails Data Science, which includes; An insight to Origami Adam's role/responsibilities and what he is tasked with achieving Some of the key challenges/complexities when it comes to using Data and Analytics to tackle global challenges, concerning the energy sector The role ML teams play, following this and examples of cases The main changes between Data Science of 5 years ago versus Data Science of today How to build a DS team that adds genuine business valueAdvice for DS's in terms of what they should focus on to ensure a successful careerThe importance of building a strong personal brand/social media presence Results you will experience following this Where the DS industry will be in the next 5 years

In Episode 46 of Season 2, of Driven By Data: The Podcast our CEO Kyle Winterbottom is joined by Paul French, Director of Data & Analytics at First Central, where they discuss how to attract great talent, to build great teams, which includes;Why First Central defines its business as an “innovator in data”Why he decided to set up Data Culture & Product TeamThe 3 characteristics that made him join the business and how the business could articulate this clearly Why he prioritised building the team in his first 6 months Why you need a talent strategy just as you need a strategy for any business problem How they amplified their story across the networks to drive inbound interestHow he worked with his internal TA team and figured out what role he needed to playWhy the team you recruit will be the reason you either succeed or failWhat Paul looked for as he built his team Attracting new talent with apprenticeships and raising the profile of the industry Retraining people from other business units through secondments and incubators Importance of raising the profile of data internally through upskilling sessions and building communities How to create that compelling narrative and what should go into itWhy people have turned down more money elsewhere to join Paul’s team Some great tips on how to get the Diversity & Inclusion balance right

In Episode 45 of Season 2, of Driven By Data: The Podcast our CEO Kyle Winterbottom is joined by Lara Izlan, Director of Data Strategy at ITV, where they discuss the role of Data in business transformation, which includes; The group-wide, multi-year Data Strategy and what it incorporatesHow that supports the wider ITV corporate Digital Transformation StrategyThe benefits of a cross-functional team structure Data-Driven Thinking V Value-Led approach The importance of cultural and mindshift change How ITV are realising the “promise of value” Why the iterative approach has been a key to successWhy the product-way is realising commercial value Mapping every activity and idea to a financial figureValue V PrioritisationThe importance of “better conversations” Moving from service centre to partner How to accelerate change Why transformation needs to be visible at all levels

In Episode 44 of Season 2, of Driven By Data: The Podcast our CEO Kyle Winterbottom is joined by Caroline Carruthers, CEO at Carruthers and Jackson. Where they discuss Data ethics, which include:The evolution of the summer school What is sdata ethics The Importance of data and analytics Why Data Ethics has become a “thing”How organisations tangibly implement Data & Analytics into their organisationHow does this affect the wider Data & Analytics EcosystemTips on do’s and don’tsWhere Data Ethics sits on a business's agenda

In Episode 43 of Season 2, on Driven By Data, Kyle Winterbottom is joined by Chief Analytics Officer at Healthfirst, Christer Johnson, where they discuss using Machine Learning to scale personalization in healthcare, which includes: What personalization means from a health care perspective and its importanceHow to help members get access to the healthcare they require The importance of health equity and what Healthfirst are doing to combat thatHow ML is leveraged for personalization How to know what to prioritise and optimizeThe results of this and the next best action from thereWhat role digital transformation is playing within the healthcare setting (wait times/treatment/appointments, etc)An insight to what the future looks like for Healthfirst How to put a tangible metric on value added, as a not for profit

In Episode 42 of Season 2, on Driven By Data, Kyle Winterbottom is joined by Chief Data & Analytics Officer at Team One, Prachi Priya, where they discuss how to enable a Data Culture in the world of Analytics, which includes: How the evolution of analytics maturity affected the role of the CDO Ways to adapt to the constant advancing market trendsThe definition of Data CultureKey components that make up Data Culture How to enable that culture and allow it to flourishHow to go about gaining buy-in from the C-SuitPrachi's experience in regards to the relationship between DEI and Data Culture