Figure It Out With Fatema El-Wakeel

For years, I searched for a leadership community that truly supports mid-career and senior professionals in tech, data, and beyond. When I couldn’t find one, I decided to build it—and now, it’s finally here - Thank you to the University of Cambridge for all the support!Join me LIVE for a special session where I’ll share:✅ Why I started this community and how it can help you grow✅ The key challenges leaders face in tech & data today✅ How we can empower each other to thrive in leadership & emerging technologies📅 Date: Monday 26th Feb⏰ Time: 17:15 UK Time📍 Live on YouTube & LinkedIn, please bring your questions!🔗 If you’re ready to connect, learn, and lead with a supportive network of brilliant professionals, this is for you! Join the conversation and tag a leader who would love this.#Leadership #TechCommunity #Data #AI #DigitalTwins #Networking #CareerGrowth #GETLeadershipTech

Let's Talk Supplier Strategy! Have you ever felt overwhelmed when choosing the right supplier for data and emerging tech? Maybe you have wondered how to make strategic tech decisions without being locked into specific brands. Spyridon Arsenis and I will explain exactly how to choose the right supplier, including what questions and overall business strategies to focus on. 🤝 Together, we'll explore how strategic thinking goes beyond just selecting platforms or brands. It’s about alignment, collaboration, and unlocking growth through thoughtful partnerships. 🌎 We’ll also demystify location choices (on-shore, near-shore, off-shore) with relatable examples and practical advice.📅 11th March 2025🕒 19:00 UK Time🔗 Live on LinkedIn and YouTube Join the conversation, share your insights, and bring your questions, I can’t wait to hear from you!#DataStrategy #TechLeadership #Leadership

5 Game-Changing Time Management Secrets ⏳Lately, I’ve been getting a lot of questions about how I manage to make time for everything, so I thought, why not share what works?As we grow in our careers, it often feels like there are never enough hours in the day. Balancing career, fitness, and life can be overwhelming, but it really doesn’t have to be.Join me for Episode 25 of Figure it Out with Fatema where I’ll share:✅ 5 secrets to help leaders take control of their time✅ Strategies to prioritise without burning out✅ How to protect your energy and well-being while leading effectively📅 Date: Monday, 18th Feb⏰ Time: 17:15 UK Time📍 Watch Live on YouTube & LinkedIn – bring your questions!🔗 Looking forward to the discussion, drop a comment if you're joining, and feel free to share with a leader who needs this!#TimeManagement #Leadership #Productivity #FigureItOutWithFatema #CareerGrowth

Every organisation collects data, but is it driving business impact? A data strategy is more than just managing data; it’s about aligning data, technology, and people to achieve business goals like growth, efficiency, and readiness for emerging technologies (AI, Digital Twins and Metaverse).In this episode of Figure It Out with Fatema, I’ll break down:🔹 What is a data strategy? (And why every organisation needs one)🔹 Key components of a strong data strategy🔹 How to make your data AI-readyI’ll share insights from real-world industry practices, my academic research, and what I’ve seen drive the most successful business outcomes.📅 Date: 12th February 2025🕒 Time: 17:15 UK Time🔗 Join Live on LinkedIn & YouTube to ask your questions in real-time.Make sure to add the event to your calendar so you don’t miss it!#DataStrategy #AI #Leadership #Innovation #FigureItOutWithFatema

For years, I searched for a leadership community that truly supports mid-career and senior professionals in tech, data, and beyond. When I couldn’t find one, I decided to build it—and now, it’s finally here - Thank you to the University of Cambridge for all the support!Join me LIVE for a special session where I’ll share:✅ Why I started this community and how it can help you grow✅ The key challenges leaders face in tech & data today✅ How we can empower each other to thrive in leadership & emerging technologies📅 Date: Monday 26th Feb⏰ Time: 17:15 UK Time📍 Live on YouTube & LinkedIn, please bring your questions!🔗 If you’re ready to connect, learn, and lead with a supportive network of brilliant professionals, this is for you! Join the conversation and tag a leader who would love this.#Leadership #TechCommunity #Data #AI #DigitalTwins #Networking #CareerGrowth #GETLeadershipTech

So, should organisations be creating a data strategy? Should the AI strategy be separate? What about digital twins and emerging technologies?This is what I speak about in this episode of Figure it out with Fatema. I’ll share my views based on what I see different organisations do, my academic research and what I believe leads to the most successful outcomes for businesses. Let’s figure out the right approach for your business to create data strategies!#Datastrategy#AIstrategy#leadership#EmergingTechnologies#Innovation

Happy New Year my awesome network!It is 2025, the 5th year and season of my live stream/podcast - this is super exciting :)In this episode, I discuss what to expect in 2025 and how my 5Ws and 1H have changed over the years. These are the frameworks I use for my career.Let's work together and ensure 2025 is successful, educational and brilliant!Have a great career in 2025!

JACK SWEENEY interviewed me about Data Strategy in CFO THOUGHT LEADER podcast. I shared the reason why I took a decision years ago to blend academic rigor with industry applications as well as my thoughts on different data strategy applications - I genuinely enjoyed the chat, thanks Jack!!!Link to episode: https://lnkd.in/eAEErXNd ; let me know your thoughts in the comments please 😊 In this podcast, we discuss data strategy and my Institute for Manufacturing (IfM), University of Cambridge research, my thoughts on industry applications from Unilever and other organisations as well as best practices when it comes to data culture and roadmaps (all examples used are in public domain with shared links in the podcast; thoughts shared were my own)

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Blending academic rigor with industry acumen- Fatema El-Wakeel, PHD has multiple professional lives inside the data strategy realm. Her multifaceted career encompasses roles at the University of Cambridge, where she imparts knowledge as a seasoned educator, and at Unilever, where she shapes strategic data initiatives. Fatema also lends her expertise as a non-executive director (Institute of Management Accountants), showcasing her versatility and leadership in diverse settings.

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Happy New Year my awesome network!