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Scale Your Business With Data Episode 3:From Data Service Desk to Strategic Partner: Building Business Value with Tris Burns
The episode of Scale Your Business With Data podcast, data leadership coach Tris Burns discusses how data teams can evolve beyond the traditional service desk mentality to become strategic business partners. He shares insights on developing emotional intelligence for data leaders, building connections with stakeholders, and creating data-driven cultures that maximize ROI. Tris emphasizes that successful data leadership requires understanding business priorities and demonstrating value through strategic insights rather than just responding to requests.
9:35 - Service Desk Mentality Challenges
13:12 - Building Stakeholder Relationships
18:57 - Centralized vs. Decentralized Models
20:42 - Emotional Intelligence in Data Leadership
25:48 - Communicating Data Insights Effectively
30:15 - Transitioning from School to Business Thinking
35:27 - The Future of Data Professionals
39:57 - AI as a Tool, Not a Job Title
43:15 - Getting Started in Data Leadership
46:16 - The Badass Bookshelf Book Club
51:25 - Storytelling in Data Communication
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