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?? Dying Traditional Data Strategies are holding You back ??? Why these old models no longer work and how modern, "living" data strategies can get you ahead of the game... #DataStrategy #Innovation #Leadership

Just asked, “with Gen AI, why are ???????? ?????????????????????? still failing?” It’s because people are forgetting ?????? ???????? ?????????????????? ??????????: ?????????? ?? But let me explain: First, we must be clear... AI is not the goal Data is not the goal Technology is not the goal ?????????? ????... Yet, I see too many organisations still thinking that once data projects are launched, success can be assumed... But the reality is this: Data, AI, or Tech alone can not guarantee value - it is the entire ??????????-???????????? ???????????????????? ?????????? that truly creates impact... ?? Here is what really matters: ?? ????????????????????: Don’t jump into data without a clear understanding of its potential value - set the foundation by estimating real, tangible value before even testing hypotheses ?? ????????????????: This isn’t just about deploying tech - it’s about testing and validating assumptions in real time. ???????? ???? ?????????????? ??????????? That’s the critical question ?? ????????????????????: Most companies forget that after deployment is when the real work begins - ???????????????????? ?????????? ???????????????????? and ???????????????????????? are essential to ensure long-term success Now, here is where the challenges really are: ?? Many companies I see completely overestimate the ease of ?????????? ???????????????????? and ?????????????? or they fail to properly ?????????? the impact of their data initiatives ?? This leads to underperformance and wasted potential - even the best tech with the most ???????????????? ?????????????? ???????? ???????? ?????????????? ?? wholistic ??????????-???????????? ???????????????? ?????? ???????????? ?? ??????????????????? ? ????????????: Always start with value - clarify the impact you’re aiming for before you start building ? ????????: Rigorous testing, grounded in practical results, is where the rubber meets the road (as it were) ? ??????????: Continuous tracking of business outcomes - not just technical metrics - keeps your initiative relevant and adaptable ?? So, do ???????????????????? ???????????????? ????????: Data is not your end goal - ?????????? is. And without the full ??????????-???????????? ???????????????????? ??????????, you may be missing out on what really matters. ?? So, what must change to drive for real success - and value? #AcceleratingAIValue #TheValueOfAI #DataInnovation #ValueDrivenResults

?? Data Transparency is Always Beneficial, Right? ?? NOT true - and here is why: I am seeing far too many people make this dangerous mistake… It is worrying… ? While transparency can, of course, bring clarity and highlight areas of concern, too much openness can cause even more problems than it solves! I wrote extensively about lots of everyday case studies in my first book "Making Data Work" ?? Take banks, for example: How transparent should they be? ?? If banks were totally transparent, imagine the chaos - you would likely see lots of people rushing to withdraw their money all at once, leading to unnecessary panic and financial instability! ?? There are plenty more case studies where transparency is a double-edged sword… ?? But, the bottomline is this: ? Overexposing sensitive information can lead to undesirable consequences ? Increased scrutiny can slow decision-making and create resistance ? What’s meant to clarify can sometimes confuse or overwhelm ?? The Solution? Balance is Key! ? Implement a “need-to-know” approach: share data that drives understanding without drowning stakeholders in unnecessary details ? Create clear guidelines on what to share, with whom, and why ? Keep communication contextual: Transparency is valuable when it is meaningful! ?? My key takeaway: Strive for transparency with clear purpose - not just transparency for transparency’s sake ?? What’s your view? Have you ever seen transparency backfire? Would love to hear your story!

Super?? insightful poll on personal growth ?? 50% of people believe “Super Personalised Coaching” is the fastest way to change ?? But how? So, when it comes to personal growth, many people default to: ?? Reading books for self-improvement ?? Attending quick training sessions to upskill ?? Or thinking that absolutely NO change is needed because, well… ChatGPT can do it all, right? ?? Not bad, BUT, here’s the result of the poll: ?? 50% chose personalised coaching as the fastest and easiest way to change - which far outpaces other options ?? Why? Because coaching is more than just knowledge - it is a tailored experience designed to accelerate your journey to transformation ?? It’s about having a guide, someone who knows your strengths and challenges and can help you overcome them effectively My key ?? takeaway: ?? Books (like mine ??) and training clearly offer serious value, but transformation happens faster when feedback, guidance, and accountability are part of the process ?? Personalised coaching aligns your efforts with your goals, creating a direct path to change ?? If you’re serious about transformation, consider investing in the approach that 50% of people believe works best - super personalised coaching ??What’s your approach? Are you solely relying on books, quick courses, or looking for deeper, personalised support? ?? Ultimately, my recommendation is to carefully consider what’s right for ?? you #PersonalTransformation #Coaching #AccelerateYourGrowth

This is worrying ??just too many leaders are finding out far too late ?? ???????????? ???? ???????? ?????? ?????????? ?????????? ?? but here’s why ?? I frequently see this very common belief that just ???????????? ???? will magically solve problems and deliver immediate business value But the reality is often very different ?? So, here is ???????? ???????? ???? ???????????? ??????????: ?? ?????????? ???? ?????????????????? ?????????????????? with off-the-shelf AI ?? AI and Gen AI can solve ?????? business problems with ease ?? It’s a ??????-????????, ??????-???????????? route to required solutions ?? ???????????? ?????????????????????????????? is achieved super quickly ?? Success and ?????? come ???????? ?????? ???????????????????????? ?? But here’s ???????? ???????????? ??????????????: ?? You could face ???????????? ????????-?????? and complex relationships that limit flexibility ?? ???????????? ?????? ???????? ?????????? add up, so the true cost of AI higher than expected ?? You lose transparency and control as ???? ?????????? ???????? ?? “?????????? ??????” ?? Often overlooked internal impacts, like organisational change, can be significant ?? There can be an ?????????????? ???? ???????????????? ?????????????????? ?????? ???????????? as AI decisions shift to external vendors The truth is, ???? ?????????? ???????? ?????? ?????????? ?????????? - it requires careful planning, ongoing effort, and a clear understanding of the challenges you’ll face. ?? So, what is ???? ?????? ????????????????? ?? AI isn’t a magic bullet - it’s a tool. And like any tool, its success depends on how you implement, manage, and integrate it with your existing processes and with your people ?? Be prepared for the ???????????????????? ??????????, ????????????????????????, ?????? ???????????????????????????? ?????????????? that can come with AI adoption ?? Focus on building transparency and internal capabilities to get the most out of AI and avoid vendor dependency ?? ?????? ???????????????? ???????????? ???????? is this: Don’t fall for the misconception that just buying AI equals instant success. ???????? ?????????? ???????????? ?????????? ???????? ?????? ?????? ???????????? ?????? ???????????? ??????????????. ?? So, are you ready to face this reality of AI adoption and to maximise your Data value? ? Do you know anyone that could benefit from sharing, tagging or saving this post? ?? Let's grow, together! #TheValueOfAI #AIChallenges #AIAdoption #ValueDrivenData

?? Big rethink at my CDO keynote ?? ?????????? in Data & AI ?? leadership is not about tech, innovation or even influence. It’s a ???????????????????????????? ???????????????????? ??here’s why ?? Most of the time, when we talk about power, it’s framed around capabilities Around our ability to: 1. drive change,? 2. lead projects, or? 3. build advanced solutions But here is what I see: that ?????????? ?????????????? ?????????????? is creating more risks than it is creating opportunities ???????? ?????????? ???? ????????????! ?? And here is how: ?? Power must be coupled with ???????????????????????????? - the ability to control its use, impact, and reach ?? When you exercise power with control, you’re ensuring that your data and AI initiatives don’t just drive short-term gains but create long-term, sustainable value ?? Power with responsibility means anticipating challenges and proactively managing the ???????????? that come with rapid technological advancement ?? So, ???????? ?????????????? ???? ?? ???????????? ?????? ???? ????????? ?? Use your power to create ?????????????? ???? ????????????l - governance frameworks that ensure ethical and strategic use of data and AI ?? Let responsibility guide your ???? ?????? ???????? ????????????????????, ensuring that every initiative not only generates value but also mitigates risks ?? By shifting how we think about power, we can unlock ?????????????? ??????????, ??????????????????, and ???????????????????????????? in our organisations and in our communities ?? ?????? ????????????????? Power isn’t just about driving innovation or delivering outcomes. ?????????? ???? ?? ???????????????????????????? ????????????????????, giving leaders (and us all) the ability to steer organisations and communities toward long-term, ethical, sustainable success ?? ?? So, how can you start exercising greater control over the power you hold, today? ? Know anyone that could benefit from sharing, tagging or saving this post? ?? Let's grow, together! #ThePowerOfAI #TheValueOfAI #ControlAndResponsibility #ResponsibleLeadership

Helpful?? tip I shared in my Data & AI value ?? CDO keynote ?? VALUE is NOT just for budgets or KPIs? Let me explain ?? Most of the time, when we talk about value, we are only typically thinking about financial outcomes or key performance indicators (KPIs) But the truth is: ?????????? ???? ???????? ???????? ???????? ???????? And here is why I say so: ?? Value can be used to align teams, bridge silos, and create a shared understanding across your organisation ?? Value as a communication device can break down barriers, allowing multiple departments to work with a unified purpose ?? When everyone speaks the language of value, you move beyond budgets and KPIs - and you start talking about real, measurable impact ????, ????????’?? ?????? ?????????? ???????? ?? ???? ???????????? ?????? ???? ????????? ?? Use value to build alignment between teams, from C-suite to AI teams, data teams, tech teams, and beyond ?? Let value guide conversations around strategy, execution, and decision-making - not just metrics and financials ?? By shifting how we communicate about value, we can truly start to gain much greater organisational cohesion and focus ???? ?????? ????????????????: Value isn’t just about budgets or KPIs. It’s a powerful tool for constructing alignment, driving action, and ensuring that all stakeholders are working towards aligned goals. ?? So, how can you start using value to communicate across your organisational lines? ? Know anyone that could benefit from sharing, tagging or saving this post? ?? Let's grow, together! #TheValueOfAI #AcceleratingAIValue #AlignmentThroughValue

What a pleasure to deliver the keynote at The Richmond CDO Forum in London on Tuesday ?? Here are highlights from my session??'Data: The Power, The Perils, and The Potentials'???focused on how to get beyond the distant AI hype and truly get to the value that is relevant in our own individual situations, in the real world... Some key highlights include: ? Data has Great POWER - but with this Great Power must come Great Control! ? Data?has NO real Value - its Power comes NOT from its existence but from the PROBLEMS that we ask it to solve ?? So, We must?Stop?Calculating the VALUE of DATA and Start Calculating the VALUE of PROBLEMS Also, as there is NO consistency in the Perceived Value of Data, we must: ?? Know who your true "customer" actually is - and note that this might not be the "budget" holder ?? The impact of Data or AI change might not be positive across the firm and ultimately for us all ?? We must be careful to connect the dots across our use cases and to find win-wins Changing outdated perspectives of data value requires 3 things: ?? First, We Must Come to a NEW Point of Understanding ?? Second, We Need a NEW Model of Reality ?? Third, We Need to Starting Building NEW Bridges Importantly... The Greatest POWER of Data lies in how carefully We CONTROL how We choose to use it And sometimes, how We choose NOT to ?? I will share more details over the next few days

??Hello London! Just arrived Fairmont Windsor Park Luxury Hotel, where I will be ?? Keynoting on the Powers, Perils, Potentials of Data at The Richmond CDO Forum Hope to see lots of you and my network there! And really looking forward to meeting new people too! Thank you Fay, Liam, and Richmond Events

?? ?????????????? ?? a ???????? ???????? ???? ???????? ???????????????????? Told them “prediction isn’t where real value lies” It’s about ???????????????????????? - but I will explain ?? Most of us have been relying on predictive models to forecast outcomes, right? But the truth: ?????????????????????? ?????????? ???? ?????? ?????????? ?????????????? And here are some reasons why: ?????????????????????? ???????????? can forecast what might happen ??But they ultimately stop short of actually taking action ??And without action, predictions are not much more than educated guesses Now, here’s the thing about interventions: ?? ?????????????????????????? are where the real value is created ?? It’s about the right actions based on predictions & objectives ?? It’s dynamic, adaptive, and ultimately focused on optimising outcomes But there’s a challenge: ? Intervention is also where most AI adoption fails ? It’s the point of utmost friction and resistance ? Organisations struggle to move from prediction to action ? And this gap is where most potential value ultimately gets lost So, it is clear that ?????????????????????? ???????????????????????? ?????????????? are the future They will help bridge this gap, driving real-world impact But to succeed, we need to focus on making interventions seamless and actionable Let’s be clear: ??It’s not enough to just predict what might happen ??We really need to act on those predictions to shape outcomes ??And we must devise mechanisms for overcoming the friction that stands in the way ?????? ???????????? ???? ???? ???? ?????? ???????? ?????????? ???????????????????? - ????’?? ?????????? ??????????????????????, ?????????????????????????? So, let’s ensure that we are ready to take action and to generate real value! ?? Ring the bell ?? on my profile for more And comment for downloadable HighRes version