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CDO stories #3

Why some companies suddenly decide to go all-in on data, and others never do

Oct 13 • 

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The thin layer problem

Outperforming your manager without getting fired

Oct 6 • 

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September 2025

The project prioritization trap

Escaping name-dropping politics without drowning in over-engineered scoring models

Sep 29 • 

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Industry roundup #9

Does the Fed need one more or one less mandate?

Sep 22 • 

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A discovery framework for Data leaders

Four steps to define impactful projects and establish the right operating model with stakeholders

Sep 15 • 

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The hidden cost of technically inadequate leadership

You cannot afford a boss that doesn’t understand the space

Sep 8 • 

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There are no strong opinions weakly held

It's a shield for loud conviction and quiet backpedaling if needed.

Sep 1 • 

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August 2025

The subtle trap of Goodhart’s Law

You hit your target, congrats. The metric is now useless.

Aug 25 • 

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Discussing politics at work

Don’t, just don’t

Aug 18 • 

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Defense vs offense

You need to balance both, but scoring points must be the ultimate objective

Aug 11 • 

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Organizations optimized for short-term survival

The system selects for survivors, not learners

Aug 4 • 

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July 2025

The perfect harmony

Structuring the relationship between product and engineering management

Jul 28 • 

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