The D-Suite Podcast

This episode of the D-Suite delves into the big ideas and small details that make up a strong data culture. The hosts reflect on experiences from the past year of Gartner conferences, and lessons from data and analytics leaders who have succeeded (and failed) to optimize their culture. The main topics covered include:How to make people genuinely care about their data culture.How to go from talking about being data-driven to actually being data-driven.Drivers of poor culture and things to watch out for. What active leadership and cultural influence look like.Sarah James is a Senior Research Director in Gartner’s CDAO practice where she focuses on topics at the intersection of data and human behavior — including CDAO impact and influence, data-driven culture development, bringing people along on the data journey, self development, effective delivery, neurodiversity, and more.Peter Krensky is a Senior Director, Analyst on Gartner’s Analytics and AI team, specializing in data science and machine learning, including predictive and prescriptive analytics, generative AI, analytics and data science tools and platforms, self-service, data science team structure, AI talent management and data and analytics education. Before Gartner, Peter was a research analyst with Aberdeen Group. Please subscribe and share the episode with your colleagues. Thank you for listening. Gartner Podcasts are a production of Gartner, the world's leading research and advisory company. Equipping executives across the enterprise with indispensable insight, advice, and tools to achieve their mission critical priorities. You can learn more at Gartner.com. All content in Gartner Podcasts is owned by Gartner and cannot be repurposed or reproduced without Gartner's consent. Gartner is an impartial, independent analyst of business and technology. This content should not be construed as a Gartner endorsement of any enterprise's product or services. All content provided by other speakers is expressly the views of those speakers and their organizations.

In this episode of the D-Suite, we hear from Angela Pearce, chief data and analytics officer at Pension Insurance Corporation. She shares the moments that helped her learn what she needed for executive leadership, reveals the three things every chief data and analytics officer (CDAO) needs, and details the early challenges in delivering and scaling AI.Later, Gartner Group Vice President Sheila Childs joins the show to share the surprises she encounters in her role as a senior executive leader for Gartner and what helps her successfully manage a diverse business portfolio. She discusses her perspective as a female executive looking back and ahead, along with her advice for young people embarking on leadership trajectories. Please subscribe and share the episode with your colleagues. Thank you for listening. Gartner Podcasts are a production of Gartner, the world's leading research and advisory company. Equipping executives across the enterprise with indispensable insight, advice, and tools to achieve their mission critical priorities. You can learn more at Gartner.com. All content in Gartner Podcasts is owned by Gartner and cannot be repurposed or reproduced without Gartner's consent. Gartner is an impartial, independent analyst of business and technology. This content should not be construed as a Gartner endorsement of any enterprise's product or services. All content provided by other speakers is expressly the views of those speakers and their organizations.

In this episode of the D-Suite, we hear from Shelley Gornall, information management officer for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), who shares her experience using data to tackle some of the world’s toughest problems. Shelley has introduced an innovative “brain trust” for data for the organization that has vastly improved buy-in and engagement and been a key source of innovation for the UNHCR data community.Later, Gartner Senior Director Analyst Donna Medeiros joins the show to discuss how data can be successfully applied to issues of social concern. Donna also shares insight on data for good programs for corporate social responsibility. Please subscribe and share the episode with your colleagues. Thank you for listening. Gartner Podcasts are a production of Gartner, the world's leading research and advisory company. Equipping executives across the enterprise with indispensable insight, advice, and tools to achieve their mission critical priorities. You can learn more at Gartner.com. All content in Gartner Podcasts is owned by Gartner and cannot be repurposed or reproduced without Gartner's consent. Gartner is an impartial, independent analyst of business and technology. This content should not be construed as a Gartner endorsement of any enterprise's product or services. All content provided by other speakers is expressly the views of those speakers and their organizations.

Walid Mehanna is the Chief Data and AI Officer of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany. Driven by his passion for people and technology, he leads the company’s enterprisewide data and AI strategy. He and his team build a comprehensive technology ecosystem, establish an effective operating model, and foster a strong governance and culture framework for data and AI at the organization. Additionally, he chairs the Merck Digital Ethics Advisory Panel, guiding the company’s ethical standards in the digital realm. Please subscribe and share the episode with your colleagues. Thank you for listening. Gartner Podcasts are a production of Gartner, the world's leading research and advisory company. Equipping executives across the enterprise with indispensable insight, advice, and tools to achieve their mission critical priorities. You can learn more at Gartner.com. All content in Gartner Podcasts is owned by Gartner and cannot be repurposed or reproduced without Gartner's consent. Gartner is an impartial, independent analyst of business and technology. This content should not be construed as a Gartner endorsement of any enterprise's product or services. All content provided by other speakers is expressly the views of those speakers and their organizations.