EPISODE · May 18, 2022 · 49 MIN
Fitch Group’s Heidi Lanford on Finding a Voice in the C-Suite and Improving Data Literacy
from The Data & AI Chief · host mission
How has the Chief Data Officer role changed? Heidi Lanford, CDO of Fitch Group, shares that “it’s gone from stewarding and protecting data to monetization of data.” She explains how CDOs can be effective by working together with other company leaders and communicating simply. Learn from Heidi why there can be great career value in being willing to be uncomfortable.Tune in to learn: How does Heidi work with the leadership team? (10:03) How does Heidi suggest CDOs communicate to CEOs?(13:05) How can a CDO work with the technology side to update the tech stack? (18:58) How is Heidi helping her workers become more data literate?(27:50) What’s the benefit of choosing to be uncomfortable in one’s career journey? (37:48)Mentions:“Getting to ‘Yes And’: The Art of Business Improv”Building CDO Influence in the C-SuiteGet even more insights from data and analytics leaders like Heidi on The Data Chief. Mission.org is a media studio producing content for world-class clients. Learn more at mission.org. Hear more from Cindi Howson here. Sponsored by ThoughtSpot.
What this episode covers
Since the business relationship to data has changed, it definitely makes sense that the role of a Chief Data Officer has developed too. Our guest today, Heidi Lanford, CDO of Fitch Group, is seeing that evolution firsthand. She shares with us how CDOs can work effectively with other company leaders; in part, by communicating in simple, clear terms. Tune in to learn from Heidi why there can be considerable career value in choosing to be uncomfortable.
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