17 Jan 2025

The first Data Leaders Executive Lounge of 2025 was held this week and CEO Rosanne Werner joined over 55 Data Leaders to explore the complexities of data strategy execution and cultural transformation.
The event opened with Christian Johansen from Nemi Teas highlighting how data drives social impact through their refugee integration programmes and sustainable business practices.
Rosanne engaged the Data Leaders on an interactive experience on
"The Human Element of Data and AI Mindset and Culture":
Greatest challenge for CDOs relating to changing organisational behaviour, attitudes and culture
The need to move beyond theoretical data literacy programmes and embed practical, habit-based approaches to activate data fluency.
Behavioural principles to activate social learning and collaboration for sustainable impact.
Mike Leverington from ITV also shared valuable insights:
Maintaining agility in data strategy
Stakeholder engagement techniques for data leaders.
Knowing when to pivot versus persist in data initiatives
The importance of combining quick wins with long-term objectives.
The success of this virtual session, hosted by Eden Smith Group and sponsored by Cloudaeon, sets a positive tone for the year ahead in data leadership development, connecting professionals across time zones for meaningful exchange and learning.
You can read more about the event here
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