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<p><b>Turn data into a strategic driver of business performance, not just a reporting function.</b><br><br>In many organizations, data is still brought in too late, limited to reporting on performance rather than driving it. <b><i>The Strategic Data Leader</i></b> by <b>Tristan Burns</b> is a practical guide for senior data leaders, CDOs and analytics directors who want to move beyond dashboards and delivery to shape business strategy and influence decision-making at the highest level.<br><br>This book shows how to reposition data as a core strategic capability by aligning it with business priorities, speaking the language of leadership and embedding it into decision-making processes from the start. Through real-world examples across industries including shipping, investment banking, SaaS, education and consultancy, this book demonstrates how to elevate your role and impact.<br><br>You will learn how to:<br>- Position data as a strategic business partner, not support function <br>- Influence senior stakeholders and shape high-impact decisions <br>- Build business-focused data strategies, not technical wish lists <br>- Engage earlier with insight-led recommendations, not just analysis <br>- Connect data initiatives directly to measurable business outcomes<br><br>Whether you are leading a data function or shaping enterprise-wide strategy, discover how to drive influence, credibility and long-term competitive advantage.<br><br><b><i>Themes include: </i></b><i>data strategy, data leadership, business alignment, decision-making, stakeholder influence, analytics transformation</i></p>