Speaker Bio

Alan D. Duncan

Alan D. Duncan

Distinguished VP Analyst
Alan Duncan is Distinguished Vice President for Data and Analytics Strategy and Chief Data & Analytics Officers (CDAO).
Major areas of interest include:
- Data-driven business transformation, data literacy and culture. Influencing the organizational, cultural and behavioral change impacts arising from an evidence-based/analytic approach to digital business.
- Data and analytics strategies and operating models (including specific considerations for midsized enterprises)
- Business value of data and analytics, identifying, communicating and realizing business outcomes and value (including treating information as an asset and data monetization)
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Monday, 31 July, 2023 / 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM AEST
CDAO AGENDA 2023 — Presence, Performance and Persistence

Presenting key findings of the 2023 Gartner CDAO Agenda Survey. Explore the business impact of the CDAO* role and/or the office of the CDAO. Understand the leadership traits of the most successful CDAOs and what distinguishes them from their peers.

Tuesday, 01 August, 2023 / 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM AEST
Change Management and Communication Unlock Data-Driven Business Value

CDAOs who effectively employ change management and communication techniques wield more influence and impact with their data and analytics strategies than those who do not. To be successful, chief data and analytics officers must address both data literacy (skills) and data-driven culture (will) among the workforce.

Tuesday, 01 August, 2023 / 03:45 PM - 04:30 PM AEST
Ask the Expert: People — How to Take Them on Your Data Journey

Chances are you have encountered human resistance to a data initiative that is common sense. People frequently represent the most challenging aspect in the contributing trinity of people, process and technology. They can derail or block otherwise worthy initiatives: data and analytics strategies, master data management programs, governance and stewardship responsibilities. This session explores lessons learned by taking our peers and stakeholders on the journey with us.

Join us to hear from Gartner experts and thought leaders.