The Data Files

Apr 15 2024 1
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The Data Files explores the rapidly evolving world of data, information and people. A light-hearted limited series hosted by Barry Panayi (Chief Data Officer at John Lewis Partnership) and Tony Cassin-Scott (ex-CIO & CDO, now Advisor). They chat with some of the minds responsible for the past, present and future of the development of the data space and explore what’s worked, what’s not worked, and what the future might hold – both for organisations and for the data profession itself.Find out more at: https://www.practicus.com/events-insights/the-data-files-podcast/

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S2 E2: Jo Holdaway & Phil Baty - Working with the exec, dramatic transformation & the importance of trust

Apr 15 2024 53 mins  
As non-data leaders who now run very successful data capabilities, Jo and Phil provide invaluable insight into how to build and develop effective, game-changing data functions. They explain how data has fundamentally shifted the ability of some businesses to future-proof, achieve profitable growth, and protect brand trust in the age of misinformation.This is a relevant and fascinat

S2 E1: Priya Guha MBE & Kate Holden - Board views, opportunities, conviction & foresight

Apr 15 2024 47 mins  
In this episode we hear from Kate Holden and Priya Guha MBE about how organisations can be more competitive, what we can learn from start-ups, the Board’s responsibility on data, and at what point we no longer need the Chief Data Officer (much to Barry’s dismay!). Priya and Kate have decades of experience in executive and non-exec positions across a range of industries, stat-up

Season 2 Trailer - The Data Files

Apr 14 2024 3 mins  
The Data Files is back! This series we shift our focus away from data leaders, to commercial leaders. We learn what businesses really want from their data functions and how Board and Executive leadership teams can, and should, be driving this capability, what questions to ask, how to structure your teams, what skills your Board needs and explore the importance of story-telling.With

S1 E9: Revolution or Evolution

Oct 13 2022 32 mins  
All good things must come to an end. After a series of brilliant guests sharing their insights and experience, Tony and Barry recap what’s been uncovered and put their necks on the line by making some new predictions for the next 5 years.

S1 E8: Roshan Awatar

Oct 12 2022 20 mins  
Roshan Awatar (Group Director, Data & Analytics at Sky) joins Barry and Tony to de-bunk the myth that ethics and governance are boring and restrictive. A refreshing breath of honesty and reality help shine a light on the opportunities available when you re-frame your thinking.

S1 E7: Pete Williams

Oct 11 2022 32 mins  
Strategy, leadership, team structures, collaboration, culture; you name it, Barry, Tony and Pete Williams (Director of Data at Penguin Random House) discussed it! A blueprint on how to maximise the impact of data and data teams.Transcript: Episode 7 Pete Williams Further resources:Organisational design

S1 E6: Brian Price

Oct 10 2022 27 mins  
Data veteran and multiple CDO, Brian Price, joins Barry and Tony to chat through what he’s seen work, not work and change over the last two decades of businesses and people working with data.

S1 E5: Helen Crooks

Oct 09 2022 23 mins  
The role of the CDO and impact of getting the right leadership for the right job. Helen Crooks (NED & Chair, Transforming Digital Advisory Board at the Parliamentary Digital Service) joins Barry and Tony and makes them re-think some things by offering her experience of seeing the space evolve over the last 40 years.

S1 E4: Steve Green

Oct 08 2022 26 mins  
Barry and Tony delve into the world of leadership with Steve Green (Executive Director & Head of EMEA Data Office at SMBC). They explore what makes a good data leader, whether data leaders are any different to other leaders and how communication is vital to success.

S1 E3: Lydia Collett

Oct 07 2022 22 mins  
Lydia Collett (Data & Insight Product Lead at John Lewis Partnership) joins Barry and Tony to discuss the growth of data products. What are they? How do businesses use them? How will product and data combine in the future?