From Pipelines to People: Building Strategic and Balanced Data Teams

15/01/2025 40 min Temporada 1 Episodio 10

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Episode Synopsis


In this episode, Lindsay Murphy, a Head of Data at Hiive and host of the Women Lead Data podcast, joins James Winegar to share her unique journey in the data industry, offering insights on building data-driven strategies, creating balanced teams, and fostering authentic connections. 

From leveraging LinkedIn to understanding the strategic value of data, Lindsay breaks down practical advice for professionals looking to thrive in the evolving world of data.

Key Takeaways:

Building Balanced Teams: Lindsay emphasizes the importance of creating diverse and inclusive data teams, discussing her proactive approach to sourcing talent, especially women, on LinkedIn.LinkedIn Optimization: Tips for making your LinkedIn profile recruiter-friendly, including the importance of authenticity and strategic keyword placement.Networking in a Post-COVID World: How virtual coffee chats and remote connections are transforming professional relationships and making networking more accessible.Data as a Strategic Function: The significance of aligning data initiatives with business goals and focusing on ROI to avoid inefficiencies and cuts.Empowering Teams with Self-Serve Models: How self-service tools and well-structured data models can enable smaller teams to deliver outsized value.

Sponsor: CorrDyn, a data consultancy

Connect with Lindsay Murphy on LinkedIn 

Podcast: Women Lead Data on Apple Podcasts | Women Lead Data on Spotify

Mentioned in the episode: Data and AI Diversity Report

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