Personal Brand and the Governance Mandate
As an exec in data and tech, the brand you build for yourself has to sync with the company's data strategy, not clash with it. A short reflection.
As an exec in data and tech, it is crucial to sync personal brand goals with company strategy, avoiding clashes.
Balance technical expertise with the particularities of the company, respecting how data is created and its intended practical usage. Be clear and steady about the governance structure, supporting your team while valuing honest feedback.
Pushbacks are inevitable. When considered carefully, they either lead to better governance rules or to the broader organisation comprehending the need to adhere to the governance structure.
Networking must be used wisely. It might lead to partnerships, but you must always keep in mind confidentiality and sensitivity of internal processes and intentions that generated the data environment you are in charge of governing.