Listen "S5 | Ep 42 | The Leadership Shift; Running Data Like a Business Function with Carl Smith, Group Data Officer at JCB"
Episode Synopsis
In Episode 42, of Season 5 of Driven by Data: The Podcast, Kyle Winterbottom was joined by Carl Smith, Group Data Officer at JCB, where they discuss why everyone hates data governance, the motivation behind his 3-part book series, and why organisations face in implementing effective data strategies, which includes;Why everyone hates governance (until they need it).How most organisations are stuck in “governance theatre” Repositioning governance as a business enabler, not a compliance exercise.Using governance to support faster, safer decision-making. Concrete tools and templates that make it stick. Unmasking the theatre of strategy to avoid PowerPoint-fuelled nonsense that never lands.Framing strategy as a vehicle for change, not documentation. Fixing the disconnect between strategy and execution.Aligning with business outcomes, not buzzwords. Designing for agility, relevance, and real-world political constraints.Running Data like a business function. Moving from delivery to accountability.how to own outcomes, not just projects. Building the operating model for a modern data function.Budgeting, staffing, and positioning the function for credibility.Designing services, not just capabilities.Navigating exec influence and organisational politics. For more information on our upcoming Driven by Data LIVE event;...
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