Episode 17 - The Real Reason You Can’t Keep Data Talent

In this episode, I sit down with Lucas Dahan to unravel the complexities of building and retaining effective data teams. We tackle the challenges of high staff turnover and explore how shifting from a support to a product mindset can transform team dynamics. Lucas shares his insights from working across different sizes of organisations, from scale-ups to large corporates, emphasising that no matter how big or small, you can still transform your teams. Join us for a conversation that might just get you to rethink and reshape your approach to running your data teams.Key Topics:The Structure and Challenges of Data TeamsThe Shift from Support to Product TeamsImplementing Change in Large OrganizationsTransforming Engineering MindsetsShifting from Reporting to Problem SolvingFostering Ownership and AccountabilityManaging Diverse Skill SetsEmpowering Team Members for Ownership