S1 E8 | What It Really Takes to Build a Data-Centric Organization, with Jonny Daenen & Kris Peeters
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Kris Peeters & Jonny Daenen - The Data Playbook Podcast
What does it take to build truly data-centric organizations?This episode goes beyond tools and dashboards to uncover lasting value.
Host Kris Peeters is joined by Jonny Daenen (Knowledge Lead at Dataminded), who shares insights from years of helping organizations evolve their data strategy across sectors. Together, they discuss why data platforms, domain-owned data products, and people-first operating models are the foundations of modern data success.
🔍 Topics covered:
Why dashboards aren’t enough for true data maturity
From central chaos to federated teams and self-service
The role of governance in enabling delivery
How AI and LLMs reshape data tooling, ownership & value
What “data-centric” really means , and why most fail to get there
🎙 Hosted by Kris Peeters
👥 With Jonny Daenen, Dataminded
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