Steffen Lange (Group Data & Analytics Officer at Sulzer)On this episode of The Data Storytellers podcast, we engage with Steffen Lange, Group Data and Analytics Officer at Shazza, who shares his insights on leveraging data and analytics to drive substantial change within an industrial engineering and manufacturing context. We discuss the integration of IoT solutions, the challenges of establishing data governance, and the critical role of data in decision-making processes that span across global operations. Steffen underscores the importance of cultural shifts, the ethical implications of AI, and the necessity for robust data strategies to navigate the complexities of a global enterprise.Connect with us:• Website: https://thedatastorytellers.com/• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-data-storytellers• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2N0vZtHZHgod4Tll2LX2xa• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz9e56lhYUfORiOHMiLlPmA• Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-data-storytellers-podcast/id149376647600:00 - Introduction to Steffen Lange and his role at Shazza00:35 - Steffen's journey from BI consulting to data leadership03:13 - Falling in love with data analytics and its impact on business decisions05:23 - The concept of being a 'data cheerleader' and its influence on organizational change07:33 - Key challenges for data transformation leaders12:32 - The critical role of trust in the adoption of advanced data technologies17:19 - Examples of successful data-driven initiatives in conservative industries20:05 - The current state of data analytics and its business transformation impacts23:54 - Opportunities and quick wins in data monetization strategies26:40 - Overcoming siloed data approaches and democratizing data access32:19 - Steffen's unique blend of technical and leadership skills35:19 - The importance of technical understanding for business leaders39:16 - Building strategic plans and execution frameworks for data projects43:44 - Closing thoughts and advice for aspiring data and analytics leaders