Talking Tech? Focus on the Outcome
When many top technologists and data scientists discuss what they do, the first words out of their mouths won’t be about the technical daily grind.
Posts Tagged: Chief Data Officer
What the State CDO Network Director Wants You to Know About Data
Chief data officers fill an executive post tasked with leveraging data as a strategic asset, but what precisely and practicably does that mean?
New Law Mandates Chief Data Officers at Federal Agencies
A new law, signed on Jan. 14, pushes agencies to appoint or designate a qualified Chief Data Officer (CDO) without regard to political affiliation.
The Similarities Between Learning a New Language and Using Data Strategically
Learning a new language is akin to how cities should learn use data as an asset. Here’s how to adopt data as an asset strategy citywide.
Want a Smart City? Hire a Chief Analytics Officer
Probing deeply into big data and pinpointing solutions to important problems demand a chief analytics officer (CAO), rather than a chief data officer (CDO). Both are essential to a smart city or smart business, but they are quite different.
How to Define Your Role as a New Chief Data Officer
The role of Chief Data Officer (CDO) is still new in government. Here are some tips to help you navigate in this new but increasingly popular title.
Getting Outside the Government Insider’s Fight for Data
In the uphill struggle for more data-driven governance, the insider’s best resource might just be experience, expertise and methods that have been developed outside of government.
Better Data, Better Outcomes: Q&A with Los Angeles’ Chief Data Officer
This blog post is an excerpt from GovLoop’s recent guide, the Open Data Playbook for Government. Download the full guide here. Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti is serious about using data to solve everyday challenges for residents. So much so that he named former Code for America Co-Executive Director Abhi Nemani the city’s first CDORead… Read more »
Defining the Role of the Chief Data Officer
This blog post is an excerpt from GovLoop’s recent guide, the Open Data Playbook for Government. Download the full guide here. Imagine you’ve been named Chief Data Officer at your organization. You’re now charged with ensuring data is accurate, current and properly managed. It’s also your job to ensure that data is available on demandRead… Read more »
Why We Need More Chief Data Officers
Big data is driving game-changing innovations in both the private and public sector. With the emergence of the Internet of Things (IoT), the shared economy, and advances in robotics, our society is being fundamentally changed by technology and the data generated from that technology. These developments are powering changes in the ways organizations collect, storeRead… Read more »