What skill do you think every D&A professional should focus on in the coming year?
There a range of skills around change management which are key to the success of a D&A professional at all levels – successful data leaders are change agents and that means they need to excel in communicating, aligning their goals to the strategic goals, be masters of storytelling and demonstrate the ROI of their projects and the wider team
What’s a skill that’s vital to successful D&A leadership?
All of the above! However if I had to pick another it would be empathy – understanding the needs and challenges of the people we work with and our teams is crucial to ensure that we are delivering value
If you could gift one book or podcast to a fellow D&A leader, what would it be?
Hmm that’s tricky – there are so many great books and podcasts out there! Clearly, this is an Orbition Festive Data Countdown so it has to be the Driven by Data podcasts – with 5 seasons there is something for everybody.
How do you like to unwind and recharge over the holidays?
Always skiing on a crisp bluebird day in France with friends and family (or at least trying to keep up with my ski racer daughters!)
