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Why Data Training Should Be Part of Your Employee Retention Strategy

Diamond Nwankwo

Senior Data Engineer, Slalom Build

Slalom Senior Data Engineer Diamond Nwankwo shares some compelling best practices for utilizing data training as part of your employee retention program to keep data employees healthy, happy, and engaged.

AI’s Role in Enabling Data Analytics at Scale

Sarah Nagy

Co-founder/CEO, Seek AI

Unlock the power of data analytics at scale with AI. Learn how companies can equip employees with customized insights and overcome challenges in achieving this goal.

Nate Mayfield

Data Leadership

Don’t Aim for Interesting Data. Insist on Actionable Data.

Nate Mayfield

Nate Mayfield

Vice President, Strategy & Operations, Applications Service Excellence, Oracle

We may be awash in ‘interesting’ data, but Oracle’s Nate Mayfield argues that doesn’t get you very far.

Data Leadership

7 Questions to Ask about Analytics at Scale in Large Organizations – and 7 Best Practices to Get There

Zak Geis

Executive Director, Software Engineering, JPMorgan Chase & Co

Optimize your large-scale analytics with these 7 essential questions and best practices. Learn how to ensure your data readiness and leverage GenAI for efficiency.

Clay Cundiff

Data Leadership

Engineering a New Data Tool – and 5 Ways to Do It Better

Clay Cundiff

Clay Cundiff

PE, Senior Technical Lead, Timmons Group

Creating GIS tools for site selection as a civil engineer can lead to powerful insights. Learn how data visualization enhances business siting decisions efficiently.

Data Leadership

6 CDO Headwinds and 5 Strategies for Success

Randy Bean

Author, "Fail Fast, Learn Faster: Lessons in Data-Driven Leadership in an Age of Disruption, Big Data, and AI"

Learn more about the history of the CDO role, its evolution, and the outlook for this relatively new position in organizations.

Turning Data Culture Barriers into Opportunities

Nasheed Sabree

Founder + Principal, Rower Consulting

Learn how to maximize your data tools, streamline processes, and build a data-driven culture with insights on leadership, change management, and human-centered design.

Data and Business Buzzwords: Helpful Shortcuts or Cringey Annoyances?

Multiple Contributors

Multiple Authors

Discover how business buzzwords, despite their allure of simplifying complex ideas, can mislead or obscure true expertise in topics like data and AI.

Data Leadership

The Future of the CDO: Community Roundtable

Multiple Contributors

Multiple Authors

Discover the evolving role of Chief Data Officers in today's AI-driven business landscape. Experts discuss challenges, opportunities, and the future of this crucial position.

Delivering the Ultimate Customer Experience with Data + Culture

Pooja Kamath

President & Chief Architect, API Insights

Discover how data leaders drive CX success by fostering a data-driven culture that prioritizes people and technology alignment for improved customer experiences.

Josh Tapley

Data Leadership

Data Leader, Servant Leader: 5 Ways to Build Winning Data Teams

Josh Tapley

Josh Tapley

Senior Director, Enterprise Reporting, Altice USA

Josh Tapley of Comcast shares his data leadership philosophy: just as you don’t expect a team coach to run onto the field and make the winning play, you shouldn’t direct your team to solve a problem exactly as you would.

Anahita Tafvizi

Data Leadership

Anahita Tafvizi: A Data Leader Pioneering Innovation at Instacart

Anahita Tafvizi

Anahita Tafvizi

VP, Head of Data Science, Instacart

Anahita Tafvizi, VP of Data Science at Instacart, shares insights on leveraging AI, predictive analytics, and cultivating talent to drive data-led decision-making.

Colm OGrada

Strategic Inputs: Life and Death for Data Leaders

Colm OGrada

Colm O'Grada

Director of Data and Analytics, Tines

Explore the critical role strategic inputs play in creating the foundation for effective data leadership.

7 Ways to Avoid Bad Data: From ROI to AI

Emma Keeling

Founder, Consultant and Salesforce Expert, Hazledene Solutions

The costs of bad data can be significant when collected and used haphazardly. These seven tips will help you overcome the challenges of bad data.

Data Leadership

My Data Journey... with Zak Geis

Zak Geis

Executive Director, Software Engineering, JPMorgan Chase & Co

Zak Geis shares his journey from software enthusiast to Executive Director at JP Morgan Chase & Co., bridging technology and data leadership.

Nate Mayfield

5 Tips for Data-Driven Innovation in Business

Nate Mayfield

Nate Mayfield

Vice President, Strategy & Operations, Applications Service Excellence, Oracle

Learn how data-driven innovation can propel businesses forward, leveraging analytics not just to confirm decisions but to spark proactive solutions and enhance customer experiences.

Data Leadership

My Data Journey... with Karthik Palanivel

Karthik Palanivel

VP, Enterprise Data Management & Analytics, SiteMinder

Follow the journey of becoming a data leader, uncovering insights and driving decisions. Learn how to navigate startups, master tools, and understand the business.

Cheryl Lin

5 Ways to Accelerate Women’s Leadership in Data Cultures

Cheryl Lin

Cheryl Lin

Former Head of Creator Growth, Epic Games

Unlock the potential of women in data leadership. Explore strategies from mentorship to addressing imposter syndrome for accelerated growth.

Darrick Bartley

Building an Inclusive Data Culture

Darrick Bartley

Darrick Bartley

Analytics Manager, Charlie’s Produce

Building an inclusive data culture is vital. By integrating data analytics into everyday tasks, you can get the C-suite to see the value of shared truths and proactive insights.

Building Data Culture in Italy – and 5 Best Practices to Build One Anywhere

Multiple Contributors

Multiple Authors

Learn how Italy can build a more inclusive data culture, highlighting strategies from industry leaders for integrating data practices in small businesses and education sectors.