@BillFranksGA on The Ingredients of Successful Analytics Ecosystem #FutureOfData #Podcast

@BillFranksGA on The Ingredients of Successful Analytics Ecosystem #FutureOfData #Podcast

Author: AnalyticsWeek July 19, 2018 Duration: 1:11:41
In this podcast, @BillFranksGA talks about the ingredients of a successful analytics ecosystem. He shared his analytics journey, his perspective on how other businesses are engaging in data analytics practice. He also sheds some light on best practices that businesses could adopt to execute a successful data strategy. Timeline: 0:28 Bill's journey. 4:00 Bill's journey as an analyst. 9:29 Maturity of the analytics market. 11:56 Business, IT, and Data. 16:18 Introducing centralized analytics practice in an enterprise. 19:50 Tips and strategies for chief data officers to deliver the goods. 26:07 What do businesses don't get about data analytics? 29:40 Is the future aligned with data or analytics. 34:25 Importance for leadership to understand analytics. 36:35 The role of analytics professionals in the age of AI. 41:42 Upgrading analytics models. 47:50 How much should a business experiment on AI. 55:25 Evaluating blockchain. 59:50 Bill's success mantra. 1:05:25 Bill's favorite reads. 1:07:17 Key takeaway. Podcast Link: https://futureofdata.org/billfranksga-on-the-ingredients-of-successful-analytics-ecosystem-futureofdata-podcast/ Bill's BIO: Bill Franks is Chief Analytics Officer for The International Institute For Analytics (IIA), where he provides perspective on trends in the analytics and big data space and helps clients understand how IIA can support their efforts to improve analytic performance. He also serves on the advisory boards of multiple university and professional analytic programs. He has held a range of executive positions in the analytics space in the past, including several years as Chief Analytics Officer for Teradata (NYSE: TDC). Bill is the author of the book Taming The Big Data Tidal Wave (John Wiley & Sons). In the book, he applies his two decades of experience working with clients on large-scale analytics initiatives to outline what it takes to succeed in today’s world of big data and analytics. The book made Tom Peter’s list of 2014 “Must Read” books and also the Top 10 Most Influential Translated Technology Books list from CSDN in China. His focus has always been to help translate complex analytics into terms that business users can understand and to then help an organization implement the results effectively within their processes. His work has spanned clients in a variety of industries for companies ranging in size from Fortune 100 companies to small non-profit organizations. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Statistics from Virginia Tech and a Master’s degree in Applied Statistics from North Carolina State University. About #Podcast: #FutureOfData podcast is a conversation starter to bring leaders, influencers and lead practitioners to come on show and discuss their journey in creating the data driven future. Want to sponsor? Email us @ info@analyticsweek.com Keywords: #FutureOfData #DataAnalytics #Leadership #Podcast #BigData #Strategy

The landscape of data and analytics is shifting faster than ever, driven by the people who build the systems, challenge the norms, and imagine what comes next. The Future of Data Podcast from AnalyticsWeek sits down with those very people for substantive, often unexpected, dialogues. Each episode is a direct conversation with a leader, an influencer, or a change maker who is actively shaping this dynamic world. You’ll hear less from theorists and more from practitioners in the trenches, discussing the real-world implications of new technologies, the evolving ethics of data use, and the practical strategies that separate hype from genuine transformation. This podcast delves into the human stories behind the data stacks, exploring the challenges, failures, and breakthroughs that define modern analytics. It’s a space for nuanced discussion that goes beyond surface-level trends to examine how data is fundamentally altering industries, governance, and our daily lives. Listen for candid insights on building effective teams, navigating the complexities of AI integration, and anticipating what the next decade of innovation might demand from professionals at every level. These are the essential conversations for anyone who needs to understand not just what is happening in data, but why it matters and where we might be headed. Tune in for a thoughtful exploration of the tools, ideas, and individuals charting the course forward.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 96

The Future of Data Podcast | conversation with leaders, influencers, and change makers in the World of Data & Analytics
Podcast Episodes
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Duration: 36:15
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Duration: 52:24
In this podcast, Matt Blumberg discussed his book Startup CXO, the insights it carries and shared how to build a thriving leadership that builds for tomorrow today. He sheds light on the importance of a good leader and h…
The Art and Science of Leadership [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:25
In this show, Jeffrey Hull talks about his book Flex. He shared insights on the art and science of being a great leader. He shared the anatomy of leadership and the ingredients of those who do it successfully. Bio: Jeffr…
Rethinking Competitive Advantage with Ram Charan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:55
In this session, Ram discussed the ever-evolving world of competitive advantage. He shared how current changes desire to rethink of competitive edge strategies. He shared some data-driven strategies and some best practic…
Discussing Startup Failures with Tom Eisenmann [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:33
In this conversation, Thomas Eisenmann discussed the complicated world of startup failures. Tom discussed various failures and what are some ways businesses could have done right. This is a great conversation for anyone…
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Duration: 59:36
In this podcast, Ben Pring co-founded and leads the Center for the Future of Work at Cognizant discussed the challenges of technology and transformation as we go through the future of work. Ben shared some challenges of…
Jim Harter (@Gallup) on Defining the winning traits of Manager [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:44
In this podcast, Jim Harter discussed one of Gallup’s most extended run studies to understand the traits of manager. He sheds light on the qualities of a manager and what all tools and resources they need to succeed. Jim…
Restoring the soul of business with @Rishad Tobbaccowala [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:15:41
In this podcast, Rishad Tobaccowala discussed the importance of understanding the soul of the business. He emphasized how important it is to nurture creativity. He warned about not getting distracted with too much math b…
Building an AI First Company and Culture [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:39
Discussing AI First Company and AI First mentality with Ash Fontana. He sheds light on how organizations could embrace analytics, data and AI to retain competitive edge. Bio: Ash Fontana became one of the most recognized…
Age of data and the live enterprise [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:53
Discussing #FutureOfData & Growth with Jeff Kavanaugh. Jeff discussed the importance and tenets of a live evolving organizations. He shared some tips and tricks that businesses could do to ensure they are evolving for fa…