Data Leadership Collaborative

Join us for DataFam LIVE: Community + AI, a virtual event for data professionals looking to elevate their data skills and careers. https://lnkd.in/gkRYfSTB 🗓️ When: Thursday, January 30th at 9am PT/ 12pm ET/ 5pm GMT 🌟 What to Expect: Explore how community and collaboration are key to tackling the opportunities and challenges of AI. The event will include an inspiring keynote from Nathalie Nahai, a panel of data experts, networking, and more!   We’re thrilled to have a few of our DLC Advisors presenting —Maya Mikhailov, Heidi Lanford, and Mark Palmer! These experts will be sharing actionable insights and real-world experiences to help you grow in your data career. #DataForward Don't miss out, Register now: https://lnkd.in/gkRYfSTB

Ready to build a #DataLiteracy program that will actually stick at your organization? Thanks to Mark Palmer, we have proven tips to get you there! Read the full story here. https://lnkd.in/gF38sEST #DataForward #DataLiteracy

New Year, New Data Leaders! Jacob Martinez highlights his company, Digital NEST - technology workforce development hubs that enable diverse young-adults with technical, professional, and career navigation skills. Read this article for ways you can foster new talent and build data leadership diversity. #DataForward #DataSkills https://lnkd.in/ezqHrHtk

Layering a consultative mindset on top of technical and visualization skills can help any data leader advance. Check out how Felipe Henao is taking this approach with his team at Bank of America. #DataForward #DataLeader https://lnkd.in/gBnaxaeJ

What an amazing year of community connections and data thought leadership -- we can't wait to do it again in 2025! #DataForward #DataLeadership Happy New Year! Check out our top articles of 2024 here. 1. The Power of Data Storytelling in the C-Suite https://lnkd.in/gmRCefzg 2. Confessions of a Data Leader: Why I Left https://lnkd.in/e3dfw_hp 3. Your First 30, 60, and 90 Days as a Data Leader https://lnkd.in/g2rPXwtN 4. 6 Strategies to Assess and Advance Data Governance Maturityhttps://lnkd.in/ggQZhD8x 5. How Data Collaboration Transforms Organizations https://lnkd.in/gtb_ejiv

Drumroll, please... The #1 article in our DLC Holiday Special is here! The Power of Data Storytelling in the C-Suite, by Nate Mayfield. https://lnkd.in/gmRCefzg This story topped our charts this year and it is easy to see why. Discover how crafting compelling narratives with data can drive clarity, inspire action, and win over executives. As a data leader, learn from this professional on how you can use your data to create a personal connection and robust discussion with executives. #DataLeader #DataForward https://lnkd.in/gmRCefzg

Lesson learned: Aligning your analytics with corporate impact and ROI can deliver lasting returns across the organization. Candra McRae shares two personal examples that show how this strategy works to get the attention and support of executive leadership. #DataForward #DataLeadership https://lnkd.in/eaV3qnAf

Data is a tool for empowerment and can be a building block for social mobility. Allen Hillery highlights some of the ways that investing in data skills can help bridge gaps and elevate professional opportunities. #DataForward #DataSkills https://lnkd.in/gH8W2aqy

It is time to announce our #2 article in the DLC Holiday Special, Confessions of a Data Leader: Why I Left, stories from six anonymous Chief Data Officers. https://lnkd.in/e3dfw_hp This candid piece features six data leaders sharing unfiltered insights into why they stepped away from previous roles. As professionals navigating the complexities of leadership, you are sure to find this relatable, eye-opening, and refreshingly honest! #DataForward #DataLeadership https://lnkd.in/e3dfw_hp

What project or moment set you on the path to data leadership?  Heidi Lanford, Chief Data and Analytics Officer, highlights the project she took on, at age 22, when she "caught the bug" for creating business impact with analytics! Check it out here. https://lnkd.in/g6r9WPFX #DataForward #DataLeader