#182 Inspiring Teams, Culture and Talent with Michelle Pinheiro, Acting Global Chief Data Officer at ANZ, Kathryn Gulifa, Chief Data and Analytic Officer at Worksafe Victoria and Dr Michelle-Joy Low,

#182 Inspiring Teams, Culture and Talent with Michelle Pinheiro, Acting Global Chief Data Officer at ANZ, Kathryn Gulifa, Chief Data and Analytic Officer at Worksafe Victoria and Dr Michelle-Joy Low,

Author: Felipe Flores March 8, 2022 Duration: 54:20

In this episode, Felipe is joined by three special guests and pioneers of data and analytics in Australia. In celebration of International Women’s Day 2022 we tackled the trifecta of tough topics in the data analytics community right now – teams, culture, and talent.

Often we hear that the data and the tech, even the analytics itself, are the easy part. People, engagement, and culture matter the most. If the shiny tools just sit on a shelf, with a disengaged audience then no one wins. What does it take to turn that around? Right now, we're exploring the limits of organisation-wide data literacy. Inside organisations, we want to change how decisions are made, but as yet it's not clear how much expertise people are willing to acquire as part of their day job. It takes a culture that will encourage and support that growth, teams that can flourish beyond siloes and the ability to find in-demand talent.

This show includes such a great discussion full of insight and real-world application.

You can catch even more from two of our fantastic guests, Michelle-Joy (MJ) and Kathryn, at our Advancing AI event taking place at the Crown Promenade Melbourne on 6-7 April. Register here to catch up with Felipe, MJ and Kathryn in-person: https://bit.ly/3HL8Iv1

Thanks to our sponsor Talent Insights Group!

Enjoy the show.

Read the full podcast episode summary here.


In a field dominated by discussions of algorithms and infrastructure, Data Futurology carves out a different, crucial space. Host Felipe Flores guides conversations toward the human-centric challenges that ultimately determine whether an AI initiative succeeds or fails. This isn't a technical deep dive into model architectures; it's a series of dialogues about strategy, organizational change, and the practical leadership required to bridge the gap between potential and real-world impact. You'll hear from practitioners and executives who have navigated the complex last mile of deployment, where the real work of integrating technology into business processes and culture happens. The podcast explores how to select the right problems, build effective teams, and cultivate an ethical, forward-thinking approach to data science and machine learning. For leaders, managers, and anyone responsible for steering their organization through the adoption of these powerful tools, Data Futurology offers grounded insights and actionable perspectives. It’s about moving beyond the hype to create sustainable value, ensuring that the rapid pace of advancement in artificial intelligence is matched by thoughtful and effective human leadership. Tune in for a necessary complement to the more code-focused shows in your feed.
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