Leading transformation through data driven times (@Nathan_Furr @INSEAD) #FutureOfData #Podcast

Leading transformation through data driven times (@Nathan_Furr @INSEAD) #FutureOfData #Podcast

Author: AnalyticsWeek December 10, 2020 Duration: 54:14
In this podcast, Nathan Furr(@nathan_furr) talks about leading transformation. He shares some of the crucial ingredients of transformational leaders. He sheds some light on how businesses could improve their storytelling to get the transformation agenda across. He shares some cool tips and tricks that help leaders plan for a transformation across data-driven and disruptive times. Timeline: 1:39 Nathan's journey. 4:49 Nathan's current role. 13:55 Transforming legacy old company. 21:52 The right moment for companies to think about data transformation. 26:38 Using comic books to share transformational stories. 34:32 Who's the most responsible person in an organization for transformation? 39:13 Qualities a leader must have for bringing in transformational change. 43:40 Nathan's success mantra. 47:57 Nathan's favorite reads. 50:29 Closing remarks. Nathan's Recommended Read: East of Eden (Penguin Twentieth-Century Classics) by John Steinbeck, David Wyatt https://amzn.to/2S9MHA0 Nathan's Books The Innovator's Method: Bringing the Lean Start-up into Your Organization by Nathan Furr, Jeff Dyer, Clayton M. Christensen https://amzn.to/2TeadJE Leading Transformation: How to Take Charge of Your Company's Future by Nathan Furr, Kyle Nel, Thomas Zoega Ramsey https://amzn.to/2CTw16z Nail It then Scale It: The Entrepreneur's Guide to Creating and Managing Breakthrough Innovation: The lean startup book to help entrepreneurs launch a high-growth business by Nathan Furr, Paul Ahlstrom https://amzn.to/2UfTpSC Podcast Link: https://futureofdata.org/leading-transformation-through-data-driven-times-nathan_furr-insead-futureofdata-podcast/ Nathan's BIO: Nathan Furr is a professor of strategy and innovation at INSEAD in Paris and a recognized expert in innovation and technology strategy. He has multiple books and articles published by outlets such as Harvard Business Review and MIT Sloan Management Review, including his most recent best-selling book, “The Innovator’s Method” (Harvard Business Review Press, September 2014), which won multiple awards from the business press. He has two forthcoming books from Harvard Business Review Press addressing 1) how companies lead transformation and 2) how innovators win support for their ideas. Professor Furr has worked with leading companies to study and implement innovation strategies, including Google, Amazon, Citi, Deutsche Bank, Philips, Kimberly Clark, Solvay, and others. Professor Furr earned his Ph.D. from the Stanford Technology Ventures Program at Stanford University. About #Podcast: #FutureOfData podcast is a conversation starter to bring leaders, influencers, and lead practitioners to discuss their journey in creating the data-driven future. Wanna Join? If you or any you know wants to join in, Register your interest by emailing us @ info@analyticsweek.com Want to sponsor? Email us @ info@analyticsweek.com Keywords: FutureOfData, DataAnalytics, Leadership, Futurist, 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

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Podcast Episodes
Emergence of #DataOps Age - @AndyHPalmer #FutureOfData [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:45
In this podcast @AndyPalmer from @Tamr sat with @Vishaltx from @AnalyticsWeek to talk about the emergence/need/market for Data Ops, a specialized capability emerging from merging data engineering and dev ops ecosystem du…
Understanding #FutureOfData in #Health & #Medicine [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:59
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@DrewConway on fabric of an IOT Startup #FutureOfData #Podcast [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:02
In this podcast, Drew Conway (@DrewConway) from Aluvium talks about his journey to start an IoT startup. He sheds light on the opportunities in the industrial IoT space and shares some insights into the mechanism of runn…
@DrewConway on creating socially responsible data science practice [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:37
In this podcast, Drew Conway (@DrewConway) from Alluvium talks about his journey on creating a socially connected and responsible data science practice. He shared tactical steps and suggestions to help recruit the right…
@AlexWG on Unwrapping Intelligence in #ArtificialIntelligence [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:13
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Understanding #BigData #BigOpportunity in Big HR by @MarcRind [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:05
In this podcast, Marc Rind from ADP talked about big data in HR. He shared some of the best practices and opportunities that reside in HR data. Marc also shared some tactical steps to perform to help build better data-dr…
@JohnNives on ways to demystify AI for enterprise [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:18
In this podcast, @JohnNives discusses ways to demystify AI for the enterprise. He shares his perspective on how businesses should engage with AI and what are some of the best practices and considerations for businesses t…