S1 E8 - How One Lemon Cost a Million Pounds - My View of the Data World

Are you tired of data initiatives that stall, remain siloed, or fail to deliver a meaningful ROI? It’s time to stop chasing the "next shiny thing" and start mastering the human fundamentals of data leadership.I am excited to invite you to a special Book Review Discussion and Q&A on June 18th focused on my book, "My View of The Data World: Fresh Perspectives for Driving Strategic Transformation."4pm UK time. Register here: https://www.linkedin.com/events/timtalk-beyondthedashboard-afre7464952878638653441/theater/This podcast is taken from first book from the Data Leadership Series Trilogy "My View of the Data World" full book summary here: https://lizhendersondata.wordpress.com/my-view/Buy my Book on Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/pyBTMIn a world obsessed with the "what" and "how" of technology, we often forget the most critical components: the "why" and the "who". As I argue in the book, success in the data age starts with humans, not tools.Dive into:The "People First" Approach: Why cultivating a data-driven culture and psychological safety is more critical than your technology stack.Solving Real-World Problems: From the "3-meter-tall lemon" to overcoming the hidden costs of "Shadow Data".Strategic Alignment: How to ensure your data strategy isn't just "noise" but a foundational pillar that directly serves your business goals.The Future of Leadership: Moving from a data expert who reports on problems to an indispensable leader who delivers impactful solutions.Whether you are a C-suite executive, a data practitioner, or a strategic leader, my book will provide you with a practical roadmap to turn data complexity into strategic clarity.Let’s stop building dashboards no one reads and start building the resilient, intelligent organizations of tomorrow.