Driven by Data: The Podcast

Simon Ferriter, CEO at Anmut, discusses the valuation of data assets, the importance of understanding key data for decision-making, and the challenges organizations face in managing data effectively. He explores the financial methods for valuing data, the social impacts of data, and how putting a financial figure on data assets can drive improved decision-making and board involvement. The conversation highlights the under-investment in data management capability and the universal problem statements across industries.

Ranil Boteju, Group Chief Data & Analytics Officer at Lloyds Banking Group, discusses the power of purpose, evolving views of value creation, future analytics skills, potential of Generative AI, fostering a data culture, building unique teams, and the existence of the CDAO role in 5 years.

In this episode, Anthony Cosgrove, Co-Founder at Harbr, discusses building a data platform, challenges of data sharing, importance of scalability, empathy in data assets, and the value of diversity and flexibility in data management.

In Episode 19, of Season 4, of Driven by Data: The Podcast, Kyle Winterbottom is joined by Phillip Dale, Head of Data Governance at Marks & Spencer, where they discuss how data governance by design is enabling them to the build for the future, which includes;Why the data & analytics community is the best community in the world Making data accessible for people to leverage it Why a good governance function is one of the best commercial enablers in business The importance of having the right controls in place The value of trusted data What data governance means for ‘the business’ The role of DG in executing the data strategy How getting people to understand the benefits of good-quality data is the easy partStrategy versus Governance and understanding the true north Why you need a governance approach which keeps you fit for the future Why you need to show how commercial challenges of your organisation can be supported by governance Why keeping it simple makes things more robust and sustainable Why your job as a governance leader will never be done The challenges of being accepted by data & analytics professionals when you come “from the business”Choosing the right DG tooling and understanding your maturity Getting your tools used and minimising technical debt Prioritising what should be fixed and what doesn’t need to be Dealing with ad-hoc requests The importance of getting people on the same page with a unified narrative Why sub-par experiences and results live long in the memory Celebrating the governance trophies (wins)Why the exciting stuff is often delivered by other parts of the D&A teamData governance by design core principles and artefacts Why GenAI is a great opportunity for the governance community The eutopia of when organisations want governance rather than feel like they need it Thanks to our sponsor, Data Literacy Academy.Data Literacy Academy is leading the way in transforming enterprise workforces with data literacy across the organisation, through a combination of change management and education. In today's data-centric world, being data literate is no longer a luxury, it's a necessity.If you want successful data product adoption, and to keep driving innovation within your business, you need to start with data literacy first.At Data Literacy Academy, we don't just teach data skills. We empower individuals and teams to think critically, analyse effectively, and make decisions confidently based on data. We're bridging the gap between business and data teams, so they can all work towards aligned outcomes.From those taking their first steps in data literacy to seasoned experts looking to fine-tune their skills, our data experts provide tailored classes for every stage. But it's not just learning tracks that we offer. We embed a deep data culture shift through a transformative change management programme.We take a people-first approach, working closely with your executive team to win the hearts and minds. We know this will drive the company-wide impact that data teams want to achieve.Get in touch and find out how you can unlock the full potential of data in your organisation. Learn more at www.dl-academy.com.

In Episode 18, of Season 4, of Driven by Data: The Podcast, Kyle Winterbottom is joined by Susanna Moan, Chief Data Officer at Currys Plc, where they discuss how they're using data to create connections to create better customer experiences, which includes;Using Data to create customers for life The 4 key pillars of the Data Strategy and the thought behind themDefining the data strategy prioritisation roadmap Ensuring that you’re listening as a CDOFocusing on where you’ll get advocacy and usageUnderstanding the difference you’re making from a contribution perspective communications plan to market the story and benefits Aligning the business, data and customer strategies Why they have a tagline that surmises the data strategy Articulating the breadth of what a chief data office should doSegmenting the strategy into collect, protect and use The importance of thinking about usage at the beginningReducing technology costs Why data platform projects aren’t exciting to CEO’s, but what does interest themUsing data to create connected partnerships that create better customer experience and also make money Balancing the needs of intergenerational customer expectations Hyper personalisation needs and the relationship with security The role of GenAI in the world of retail and 3 internal POCs for internal use cases Managing GenAI interest from the ExCoThanks to our sponsor, Data Literacy Academy.Data Literacy Academy is leading the way in transforming enterprise workforces with data literacy across the organisation, through a combination of change management and education. In today's data-centric world, being data literate is no longer a luxury, it's a necessity.If you want successful data product adoption, and to keep driving innovation within your business, you need to start with data literacy first.At Data Literacy Academy, we don't just teach data skills. We empower individuals and teams to think critically, analyse effectively, and make decisions confidently based on data. We're bridging the gap between business and data teams, so they can all work towards aligned outcomes.From those taking their first steps in data literacy to seasoned experts looking to fine-tune their skills, our data experts provide tailored classes for every stage. But it's not just learning tracks that we offer. We embed a deep data culture shift through a transformative change management programme.We take a people-first approach, working closely with your executive team to win the hearts and minds. We know this will drive the company-wide impact that data teams want to achieve.Get in touch and find out how you can unlock the full potential of data in your organisation. Learn more at www.dl-academy.com.

In Episode 17, of Season 4, of Driven by Data: The Podcast, Kyle Winterbottom is joined by Antje Bustamante, VP of Data at Funding Circle, where they discuss the role of "leadership" in Data & Analytics, which includes;Why the fun comes from generating revenue for your business and giving people amazing careers Why businesses don’t ask for data transformation Learning from personal experience the CDO/Data Leader role is undefined Why titles are often intentionally misused Why your customers won’t tell you what their problems are The importance of understanding commercial drivers and how your business makes money Changing the mindset that data isn’t a problem it’s an opportunity How data events are always focused on technology, yet you can’t find much on the topic of leadership Why aspiring leaders are concerned about losing their technical skills when they shouldn’t be The ability to change habits and mindsets Why D&A is misunderstood and is often the starting point of most of our challenges Why there is too much entitlement in Data & Analytics Leadership Data Leaders need to be ready to take on the job of educating people Why managing and leading are two different things The challenges of promoting high-performing ICs into management How 82% of all managers have never had any management training The importance of having leadership values Why it’s OK to ask for help and you don’t have to know it allWhy attracting and retaining great talent is the hardest part of leadership Finding a way to that seat if your role doesn’t grant you oneAs maturity increases, the less the Data Leadership role should be neededWhy data needs strong representation to be seen as a success Why the NED market for Data Leaders is quite hot Why commercial organisations will only truly understand the value of data when we help them make more money Why the Data Leadership role could be dead in 5 years The importance of personal development and upskilling as a leader Why she qualified as a career coach to become a better leaderWhy your success is directly linked to the success of your people Why data leaders need to change their network and bubble Thanks to our sponsor, Data Literacy Academy.Data Literacy Academy is leading the way in transforming enterprise workforces with data literacy across the organisation, through a combination of change management and education. In today's data-centric world, being data literate is no longer a luxury, it's a necessity.If you want successful data product adoption, and to keep driving innovation within your business, you need to start with data literacy first.At Data Literacy Academy, we don't just teach data skills. We empower individuals and teams to think critically, analyse effectively, and make decisions confidently based on data. We're bridging the gap between business and data teams, so they can all work towards aligned outcomes.From those taking their first steps in data literacy to seasoned experts looking to fine-tune their skills, our data experts provide tailored classes for every stage. But it's not just learning tracks that we offer. We embed a deep data culture shift through a transformative change management programme.We take a people-first approach, working closely with your executive team to win the hearts and minds. We know this will drive the company-wide impact that data teams want to achieve.Get in touch and find out how you can unlock the full potential of data in your organisation. Learn more at www.dl-academy.com.

Discover the lean startup approach to Data & Analytics with Ben Dias from easyJet, including neurodiversity in data science, recommendation algorithms, CEO sponsorship in driving data agenda, challenges in building foundations during Covid, and practical guide to implementing Lean Startup for business value.

Niresh Rajah, Group Chief Data Officer at Danske Banke discusses creating a data-driven environment for a large financial services digital transformation in Europe. Topics include building a Chief Data Office, demonstrating value from investment, aligning strategy, battling defence and offence, measuring success, driving change in a legacy organization, and prioritizing use cases.

In Episode 14, of Season 4, of Driven by Data: The Podcast, Kyle Winterbottom is joined by Sarah Barr Miller, Director of Data & Automation at British Airways, where they discuss the reality of trying to influence change in a large, traditional organisation, which includes;Working in data straight out of University in the 90’sWhy data hasn’t historically been the focus of the organisationHow the digital experience of the business has left a lot to be desired at timesWhy the presence of safety extends culturally across the organisationHow they’ve had people working in data for over 35 years at the organisation Having deep ‘on-prem’ routesBeing the cheerleader of the team to drive change The challenges that having minimal to no attrition can bringHow they’ve upskilled and trained a large data teamBeing impatient in a world where change is slow Why they’re still using old-school tech and toolsBattling to increase the organisational expectations of the Data teamWhy the organisation doesn’t often see that data can be a solution to their issuesKicking off a big engagement and communications workstream to cater for 3 audiences Why this year will be more about bringing the work of the data team out into the daylight Being brutal in prioritising work Being open, transparent, and approachable as a leader The importance of framing ‘The Why’Generating interest from a business that had historically been trained to not make requests The polo mint analogy The transformation from governing data from a security perspective to being a value-generator The role operating model and team structure play in large-scale transformation The people puzzle; combining the why and the how Why data is at the heart of all BA transformation programmesThanks to our sponsor, Data Literacy Academy. Data Literacy Academy is leading the way in transforming enterprise workforces with data literacy across the organisation, through a combination of change management and education. In today's data-centric world, being data literate is no longer a luxury, it's a necessity. If you want successful data product adoption, and to keep driving innovation within your business, you need to start with data literacy first. At Data Literacy Academy, we don't just teach data skills. We empower individuals and teams to think critically, analyse effectively, and make decisions confidently based on data. We're bridging the gap between business and data teams, so they can all work towards aligned outcomes.From those taking their first steps in data literacy to seasoned experts looking to fine-tune their skills, our data experts provide tailored classes for every stage. But it's not just learning tracks that we offer. We embed a deep data culture shift through a transformative change management programme.We take a people-first approach, working closely with your executive team to win the hearts and minds. We know this will drive the company-wide impact that data teams want to achieve. Get in touch and find out how you can unlock the full potential of data in your organisation. Learn more at www.dl-academy.com.

In Episode 13, of Season 4, of Driven by Data: The Podcast, Kyle Winterbottom is joined by Zachery Anderson, Chief Data & Analytics Officer at Natwest Group, where they discuss the value that is being driven from productionising GenAI, which includes;Why GenAI feels different to any other D&A hype that’s come before itHow the scale and interest is off the chartsHaving an outpost in Silicon Valley to scout new tech partners How they were working with OpenAI 18 months before ChatGPT launchedWorking with LLM’s 6-8 months before ChatGPT Having 2 LLM use cases in production and another 10 in development How there will be more direct interaction between LLM’s and customers Educating the business on the security risks Why regulation matters but customer expectation matters even moreWhy it’s important to just get started Prioritising the correct use cases  The 5 design patterns for GenAI use cases Running the central D&A function like a PE firm; it has to generate a return or it doesn’t happen The importance of killing projects that won’t deliver a return as fast as possible Having an annual target of how much the D&A organisation will generate as a multiple of the cost structure The importance of having your finance team calculate and audit target Why Analytics Leaders should, but don’t do analytics on themselvesWhy GenAI will change D&A team structures and operating modelWhy executive support and interest is more important than who you report toAdvice on productionising GenAI Why it really matters where your GPU’s are hosted Why you need to hold your current plans very lightly The importance of app development for LLM usage Thanks to our sponsor, Data Literacy Academy. Data Literacy Academy is leading the way in transforming enterprise workforces with data literacy across the organisation, through a combination of change management and education. In today's data-centric world, being data literate is no longer a luxury, it's a necessity. If you want successful data product adoption, and to keep driving innovation within your business, you need to start with data literacy first. At Data Literacy Academy, we don't just teach data skills. We empower individuals and teams to think critically, analyse effectively, and make decisions confidently based on data. We're bridging the gap between business and data teams, so they can all work towards aligned outcomes.From those taking their first steps in data literacy to seasoned experts looking to fine-tune their skills, our data experts provide tailored classes for every stage. But it's not just learning tracks that we offer. We embed a deep data culture shift through a transformative change management programme.We take a people-first approach, working closely with your executive team to win the hearts and minds. We know this will drive the company-wide impact that data teams want to achieve. Get in touch and find out how you can unlock the full potential of data in your organisation. Learn more at www.dl-academy.com.Thanks to our sponsor, Cambridge Spark;Cambridge Spark is an education technology company that educates the workforce with critical digital transformation skills to succeed in the AI era.They offer a range of flexible learning solutions to meet business needs, from fast deployment of new skills with bespoke programmes through to longer-term investment in the workforce with apprenticeships.Their unique patented online learning platform EDUKATE.AI simulates real-world industry scenarios, providing learners with instantaneous feedback on their code. This hands-on, practical approach ensures that students are learning how to apply new skills to real datasets, which accelerates the business impact they can make.Get in touch to learn more - Cambridge Spark