Agile Methodologies Impact on Data-Driven Cultures | Nicole Coolidge (Director of Data Insights, Data Management and Analytics at Emerson)

On this episode of The Data Storytellers podcast, we delve into the transformative journey of data analytics at Emerson, exploring the integration of agile methodologies, the strategic alliances formed with finance and supply chain teams, and the challenges of implementing effective data visualization tools. Our guest, Nicole Coolidge, shares her experiences in leading Emerson's centralized data analytics organization, emphasizing the importance of breaking down silos, fostering collaboration, and maintaining a consistent narrative to drive organizational change.

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Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction to Nicole and the transformative mission at Emerson

01:37 - Nicole's professional journey and role at Emerson

03:22 - Initial challenges in establishing a centralized data analytics organization

06:06 - Lessons learned from early stages and the importance of managing change

08:59 - Evolution of data architecture and infrastructure at Emerson

12:43 - Transition to digital transformation and organizational changes

17:31 - Focus on architecture and managing data security and visualization

23:06 - Importance of strategic alliances with finance and supply chain teams

29:59 - Breaking down silos and repositioning analytics within the business

38:44 - Contextualizing successes and challenges to drive process efficiency

48:02 - Visualization journeys and tool changes

57:10 - Final thoughts and conclusion