Ep.43 Alison Williams - The value in thinking differently

This week, Karen is joined by Alison Williams, Head of Data Management and Governance at Dunnhumby. From a university degree in History, to leading a team of 140 data professionals, Alison has faced many challenges in her career. In this episode, she shares how she came to realise that her unconventional way of approaching data-related problems is her strength. She also discusses the importance of understanding different personality profiles and ways of thinking to improve effectiveness and collaboration across teams.  Enjoy!   *****************************   Show notes:   *****************************  Alison spoke about: Insights personality test  She recommends to listen to:  Hub & Spoken: https://www.cynozure.com/hub-spoken/  Customer Insight Leader: https://www.customerinsightleader.com/the-customer-insight-leader-podcast/  HBR - Ideacast: https://hbr.org/2018/01/podcast-ideacast  HBR - Coaching Real Leaders: https://hbr.org/2020/12/podcast-coaching-real-leaders 

Om Podcasten

Welcome to the Women in Data Podcast, where every other week your host, Karen Jean-Francois interviews some of the most inspiring women working in data. Through each episode, they share their invaluable experience and knowledge. Leaving no stone unturned, the WiD Podcast series will provide you with information on the use of data in various industries, plus helpful tips for career development. More importantly, it will enable you to become the data professional you want to be.