What unique skills can a former British Army officer bring to the data field? Simon Press, Data Leader, offers a fresh perspective shaped by his military background, where discipline, resilience, and data-driven decision-making were essential. These qualities now serve as the foundation for Simon’s approach to data, providing a unique vision of what can be achieved through data-driven strategies.

In this episode, Simon takes us through his inspiring journey from the military to the world of data. He highlights the crucial role of psychological safety and human-centric leadership in building high-performing teams, fostering open communication, and promoting data literacy across organisations.

Simon offers valuable insights into the importance of stakeholders understanding the complexities of data to make better-informed business decisions. It also underscores how diverse career experiences can bring transferable skills that strengthen leadership and innovation in the data field.

Simon’s expertise is a must-listen for anyone interested in leadership, data, and fostering a data-driven culture within organisations.

0:00 Intro

1:00 Simon's Journey from the British Army to Head of Data

3:59 Experiences in the Military and Transition to Telecoms

7:00 Impact of Military Training on Data Career

14:44 Leadership and Psychological Safety

25:36 Implementing Psychological Safety in the Workplace

29:37 Data Literacy and Business Strategy at Cuckoo

35:19 The Importance of Being Truly Data-Driven

37:39 The Role of Data in the Military

41:31 Quick Fire Round

46:35 Future Developments in Data

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