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Infographic | March 6, 2025
Infographic | March 6, 2025

2025 CDAO Leadership Perspectives

In 2025, CDAOs are playing a pivotal role in establishing the foundation required for an AI-ready organization. More than 350 CDAOs have shared their priorities for the year ahead in our annual survey – here’s what they reported.

In 2025, CDAOs are playing a pivotal role in establishing the foundation required for an AI-ready organization. More than 350 CDAOs have shared their priorities for the year ahead in our annual survey – here’s what they reported.
Blog | February 17, 2025
Blog | February 17, 2025

Top Three Focus Areas for CDAOs in 2025

In the rapidly evolving business environment, CDAOs are at the forefront of laying the groundwork for transformative initiatives, including AI and GenAI. Here, we examined proprietary survey data along with executive conversations to identify three key themes that will be the focal points for CDAOs in 2025.

In the rapidly evolving business environment, CDAOs are at the forefront of laying the groundwork for transformative initiatives, including AI and GenAI. Here, we examined proprietary survey data along with executive conversations to identify three key themes that will be the focal points for CDAOs in 2025.
Blog | January 13, 2025
Blog | January 13, 2025

The Most Popular Topics for CDAOs in 2024

In 2024, CDAOs experienced a transformative year as organizations navigated evolving technologies, increased demands for data, and the pressure to remain competitive. Throughout the year, members of 13 global CDAO communities convened 58 times at Executive Summits, Inner Circles, and Town Halls. Here’s a look back at some of the most popular sessions and content from throughout the year.

In 2024, CDAOs experienced a transformative year as organizations navigated evolving technologies, increased demands for data, and the pressure to remain competitive. Throughout the year, members of 13 global CDAO communities convened 58 times at Executive Summits, Inner Circles, and Town Halls. Here’s a look back at some of the most popular sessions and content from throughout the year.

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survey report | may 19, 2025

9 C-suite Leadership Trends in a VUCA Environment

survey report | may 19, 2025

9 C-suite Leadership Trends in a VUCA Environment

In early April 2025, we surveyed nearly 700 C-level executives about their insights on the current VUCA environment and the strategic shifts they are implementing in response. Here, we outline nine key trends from the survey, including the unique impact the VUCA environment has on each function.

blog | march 26, 2024

CDAOs’ Top 7 Trends for 2024

blog | march 26, 2024

CDAOs’ Top 7 Trends for 2024

In addition to focusing on AI and evolving with the changing digital landscape, data and analytics leaders are improving the alignment between their data strategy and the overall business strategy. With more than 400 CDAOs responding, these are the top priorities and investment areas for data leaders in 2024.

blog | february 18, 2025

Top Three Focus Areas for CDAOs in 2025

blog | february 18, 2025

Top Three Focus Areas for CDAOs in 2025

In the rapidly evolving business environment, CDAOs are at the forefront of laying the groundwork for transformative initiatives, including AI and GenAI. Here, we examined proprietary survey data along with executive conversations to identify three key themes that will be the focal points for CDAOs in 2025.
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CDAO Peer Content

town hall insights | august 13, 2025

Data Management for AI Success

town hall insights | august 13, 2025

Data Management for AI Success

For the second consecutive year, data and analytics leaders have identified AI as their top priority. To address ongoing challenges, the Southern California CDAO community recently convened for a town hall to share strategies for overcoming common obstacles, maximizing the ROI of AI initiatives, and ensuring that AI applications are grounded in high-quality enterprise data – These are the key takeaways.

blog | july 13, 2025

Gartner C-level Communities: Where C-suite Leaders Shape the Conversation

blog | july 13, 2025

Gartner C-level Communities: Where C-suite Leaders Shape the Conversation

Gartner C-level Communities are designed exclusively for C-level executives from the world’s leading organizations. But what truly sets us apart is the way our community is led and shaped: by the Governing Body, a select group of C-level executives who ensure our programs are always relevant, timely, and impactful.

peer practices | july 2, 2025

How Stanley Black & Decker is Harnessing GenAI for Competitive

peer practices | july 2, 2025

How Stanley Black & Decker is Harnessing GenAI for Competitive

In an era where AI is reshaping industries, Stanley Black & Decker stands out for its strategic approach to leveraging AI for competitive advantage. Here, Matt Griffiths, CTO at Stanley Black & Decker, delves into their AI journey and shares valuable advice for data leaders aiming to harness AI to drive business value.

survey report | may 19, 2025

9 C-suite Leadership Trends in a VUCA Environment

survey report | may 19, 2025

9 C-suite Leadership Trends in a VUCA Environment

In early April 2025, we surveyed nearly 700 C-level executives about their insights on the current VUCA environment and the strategic shifts they are implementing in response. Here, we outline nine key trends from the survey, including the unique impact the VUCA environment has on each function.

infographic | april 23, 2025

C-Suite Community Pulse on Global Unrest and Its Impact on Your Business

infographic | april 23, 2025

C-Suite Community Pulse on Global Unrest and Its Impact on Your Business

In today's volatile geopolitical and economic landscape, C-level executives are navigating a complex web of challenges – from tariffs and inflation to supply chain issues and global conflicts. Here, we explore insights from 680 C-level executives on their sentiments and strategic decisions around the current economic climate.
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