Agile Methodologies Impact on Data-Driven Cultures | Nicole Coolidge (Director of Data Insights, Data Management and Analytics at Emerson)

03/10/2024 1h 8min

Listen "Agile Methodologies Impact on Data-Driven Cultures | Nicole Coolidge (Director of Data Insights, Data Management and Analytics at Emerson)"

Episode Synopsis

On this episode of The Data Storytellers podcast, we delve into the transformative journey of data analytics at Emerson, exploring the integration of agile methodologies, the strategic alliances formed with finance and supply chain teams, and the challenges of implementing effective data visualization tools. Our guest, Nicole Coolidge, shares her experiences in leading Emerson's centralized data analytics organization, emphasizing the importance of breaking down silos, fostering collaboration, and maintaining a consistent narrative to drive organizational change.Connect with us:• Website: https://thedatastorytellers.com/• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-data-storytellers• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2N0vZtHZHgod4Tll2LX2xa• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz9e56lhYUfORiOHMiLlPmA• Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-data-storytellers-podcast/id1493766476Chapters:00:00 - Introduction to Nicole and the transformative mission at Emerson01:37 - Nicole's professional journey and role at Emerson03:22 - Initial challenges in establishing a centralized data analytics organization06:06 - Lessons learned from early stages and the importance of managing change08:59 - Evolution of data architecture and infrastructure at Emerson12:43 - Transition to digital transformation and organizational changes17:31 - Focus on architecture and managing data security and visualization23:06 - Importance of strategic alliances with finance and supply chain teams29:59 - Breaking down silos and repositioning analytics within the business38:44 - Contextualizing successes and challenges to drive process efficiency48:02 - Visualization journeys and tool changes57:10 - Final thoughts and conclusion

More episodes of the podcast The Data Storytellers Podcast