A must-watch for CIOs, digital leaders, and enterprise executives navigating the balance between data strategy, technology transformation, and business outcomes.
In this episode, Scot Burdette shares how he leads data and digital transformation at ABB across a large, globally distributed environment. As Global Division CIO for measurement and analytics, he brings a practical view of what it takes to turn enterprise complexity into real value. Scot breaks down how leaders should think about data ownership, use case prioritization, partner selection, and the people side of technology transformation.
Why you should watch: If you are trying to make data more useful across a complex enterprise or lead technology initiatives that actually improve business outcomes, Scot’s perspective on what creates value versus what creates noise will sharpen your approach.
Scot explains:
- How large enterprises can make AI and advanced analytics more accessible beyond technical teams
- Why data transformation starts by aligning closely with the business, not just building more systems
- How to prioritize use cases when demand is endless and every function wants attention first
- Why turning data into business value requires continuous iteration, not one-and-done delivery
- How global leaders should think about partner selection in a crowded AI and data vendor market
- Why the best CIOs understand business performance, customer needs, and team enablement, not just technology
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