How to grow a data-driven culture

Establishing a data-driven culture presents unique challenges, and sustaining it is no less demanding. This holds particularly true for technology-driven industries where the dynamics of change management and the urgency to adapt are inescapable.

Monica Livingston, Head of AI Centre of Excellence at Intel and Deirdre Toner, Director of Worldwide Specialist Organisation Data Team at AWS, share their thoughts on.

• Transforming people, processes, and technology to become data-driven
• Leadership strategies for overcoming challenges of a digital transformation
• Their own experiences at AWS and Intel of helping people, processes, and technology to create results through effective data strategy

As businesses of all sizes grapple with the ever-expanding volume of data, the real value lies in fostering innovation and having a workforce equipped with the right skills and mindset: data scientists, data pipeline builders, and creative interpreters who can translate data into compelling narratives.

The fusion of technology and data underscores the criticality of cultivating a data-driven culture. Success hinges on leaders who can guide this transformation, ensuring harmony between personnel, workflows, and technology. Embracing an agile mindset that acknowledges the centrality of data and promotes nimble responses to change is paramount. This digital transformation evolution requires a nuanced approach to change management, integrating principles of employee engagement, inclusive leadership and data strategy.

Furthermore, this transition corresponds to the larger context of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and the implementation of sustainable business methods. The integration of ESG strategies (Environmental, Social, and Governance), in addition to technological progress, encapsulates the core of the blended work atmosphere and a sustainable outlook on the future of employment.

In essence, the path to a data-driven culture unites technological prowess with strategic leadership. This union propels organisations beyond conventional bounds, ushering in a future where data becomes not just a tool, but the very essence of innovation.

Explore how these two experts in AI and data, along with their innovative data strategy, tackle challenges such as employee engagement, change management, and crafting a leadership vision that guides successful transformations.