Why should you take a “business-problem-first" approach instead of a “data-first” approach? How do you break down silos within large organizations? In this episode, host Ian Cook sits down with Deepak Jose, a data and analytics industry leader who has spent time at major brands like Coca-Cola, Asurion, and Mars. Deepak is a thought leader in data analytics and the CPG space. He shares his thoughts on successful operating models and the responsible use of AI.    

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Key Quotes: 

“Data and analytics should be in the DNA of everybody in the organization.”

“We decided we have to start with the business-problem-first kind of mindset. So what is a business-problem-first mindset? You need to have a very clear understanding of what you are going to solve, how it is going to get embedded, and how this is going to make a decision better for your organization.”

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Show Timestamps: 

(01:39) What does One Demand mean for Deepak?

(02:30) Creating a single source of truth

(06:21) How do you break down silos within a large company? 

(08:30) How do you get each team what they need to tackle their problems?
(10:30) What is better than a data-first strategy

(13:35) The DVF framework 

(16:12) Does Mars want their business teams to have data skills, and vice versa? 

(17:54) How are they thinking about generative AI at Mars? 

(23:59) Responsible usage of AI 

(26:03) A cost-centered mindset to a profit-centered mindset 

(30:15) Should data teams be separated from IT?

(32:45) Importance of data-backed decisions when navigating changing data trends

(37:15) Closing comments from Deepak  

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Sponsor: 

This podcast is proudly sponsored by Seek, the leader in cloud-based creation and delivery of industry-focused insights. 

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Links: 

Connect with Deepak Jose on LinkedIn  

Connect with Host, Ian Cook on LinkedIn 

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