{"product_id":"the-data-hero-playbook","title":"The Data Hero Playbook","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eTHE DATA HERO PLAYBOOK\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“In \u003ci\u003eThe Data Hero Playbook\u003c\/i\u003e, Malcolm Hawker offers a timely and insightful guide for data leaders navigating the complexities of AI, transformation, and culture change. His message aligns closely with what I’ve long championed — treating data as an economic asset, fostering a growth mindset, and putting the customer at the center.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—BILL SCHMARZO,\u003c\/b\u003e The Dean of Big Data and Author of \u003ci\u003eBig Data: Understanding How Data Powers Big Business\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Malcolm Hawker’s \u003ci\u003eThe Data Hero Playbook\u003c\/i\u003e unveils the essential truths behind achieving impactful results with data. Drawing from insights gathered through thousands of discussions with leaders in the data and AI realm, Hawker’s work is distinguished by its practical approach rooted in real-world observations.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—PIETHEIN STRENGHOLT,\u003c\/b\u003e Former CDO of Microsoft Netherlands and Author of \u003ci\u003eData Management at Scale\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBuilding Medallion Architectures\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Malcolm Hawker’s \u003ci\u003eThe Data Hero Playbook\u003c\/i\u003e is the book I wish every data leader would read, especially those stuck in reactive cycles and legacy mindsets. This book is what happens when a battle-tested data leader gets fed up and decides to hand you the honest no-bs harsh truth of why so many CDOs and data professionals struggle. Not because of lack of tools or frameworks, but because of limiting beliefs, disconnection from customers, and a failure to frame data work around business value.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—DR. JUAN SEQUEDA,\u003c\/b\u003e Principal Scientist and Head of AI Lab at Data.World and Co-Author of \u003ci\u003eDesigning and Building Enterprise Knowledge Graphs\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Malcolm Hawker delivers a message every data leader needs to hear: if you want better outcomes, you don’t need more dashboards — you need a better mindset. If you’re ready to move from confusion to confidence, from noise to narrative, this is your playbook.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—SCOTT TAYLOR,\u003c\/b\u003e The Data Whisperer, Principal Consultant at MetaMeta Consulting, and Author of \u003ci\u003eTelling Your Data Story: Data Storytelling for Data Management\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Few people have spent more time with more CDO’s across more types of organizations than Malcolm Hawker. Drawing on this experience, witnessing the systemic struggles to deliver value … he has been able to synthesize root cause and the remedy. A cookbook even. \u003ci\u003eThe Data Hero Playbook\u003c\/i\u003e presents all the ingredients CDOs need to be successful.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—JEFF JONAS,\u003c\/b\u003e CEO and Founder of Senzing \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Malcolm’s honest and proactive approach defies conventional wisdom that hinders true data leadership, presenting a compelling argument for innovation, agility, and a customer-centric way of thinking. The book’s logical progression, going from the origin story of data heroes, to defying anti-hero mindsets, to encouraging agility and value-driven practices, provides an inspiring roadmap to unlocking the Data Hero within.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—DR. JOE PEREZ,\u003c\/b\u003e Author of \u003ci\u003eFrom Numbers to Narratives that Transform Businesses: Harnessing the Power of Data Visualization\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Malcolm Hawker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42854603489341,"sku":"9781394310647","price":52.16,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/7689\/2989\/files\/9781394310647_6512c76f-4fdb-4be0-b224-01b2bb2e455e.jpg?v=1766918669","url":"https:\/\/www.palmleaf.com.au\/products\/the-data-hero-playbook","provider":"Palmleaf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}