Commercializing Analytics across the Business | Rebecca Wells (Director of Data and Analytics Enterprise Architecture at Trane Technologies)

On this episode of The Data Storytellers podcast, we explore Rebecca Wells' fascinating career journey, highlighting her accidental path into data and analytics, the challenges of data-driven change management, and the importance of creating consistent data foundations. Rebecca shares insights on building a data-driven culture, the pivotal role of agile practices, and the significance of translating technical insights into actionable strategies within large organizations.

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Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction to Rebecca Wells

02:00 - Rebecca's career background and entry into data roles

05:00 - Discovering Tableau and the journey into data analytics

10:09 - The Delta model and organizational maturity in analytics

15:17 - Falling in love with change management

18:52 - Addressing resistance to change in data-driven initiatives

24:50 - The importance of user-centric design in analytics tools

33:10 - The role of enterprise architecture in data strategies

41:54 - Key pillars of Rebecca's playbook for commercializing analytics

50:00 - The impact of exploratory dashboards and training initiatives

1:05:00 - Final thoughts and conclusions