Digital Transformation: Selling The Organization on Change Through Data | Alix Rice (Senior Director of Data Strategy at Compass Group USA)

On this episode of The Data Storytellers podcast, we dive deep into the evolution and future of data analytics. Join us as we explore the journey of Alix Rice from Compass Group, who shares his insights on transforming organizations through data mastery, the importance of data governance, and the critical role of human-centric design in analytics. We discuss the challenges of digital transformation, the impact of AI and machine learning, and how to build a data-driven culture that drives business success.

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Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction to Alex Reiss and Compass Group

00:14 - Career background and the start of the data journey

02:40 - Importance of networking and collaboration in data analytics

05:00 - Transition from pre-med to data analytics

07:44 - The evolution of data analytics and its increasing importance

10:13 - Perceptions and roles of data analytics in organizations

12:32 - Foundational themes in data governance and mindset shifts

18:26 - The significance of data quality in AI implementation

27:00 - Digital transformation and its impact on data strategies

35:00 - Customer-centric approaches in data analytics

43:54 - Human-centric design and the future of data products