{"product_id":"the-strategic-data-leader","title":"The Strategic Data Leader","description":"Turn data into a strategic driver of business performance, not just a reporting function.   In many organizations, data is still brought in too late, limited to reporting on performance rather than driving it. The Strategic Data Leader by Tristan Burns 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.   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.   You will learn how to:- Position data as a strategic business partner, not support function - Influence senior stakeholders and shape high-impact decisions - Build business-focused data strategies, not technical wish lists - Engage earlier with insight-led recommendations, not just analysis - Connect data initiatives directly to measurable business outcomesWhether you are leading a data function or shaping enterprise-wide strategy, discover how to drive influence, credibility and long-term competitive advantage.   Themes include: data strategy, data leadership, business alignment, decision-making, stakeholder influence, analytics transformation","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57503700517237,"sku":"9781398631090","price":32.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/the-strategic-data-leader","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}