🦆 What makes a Great Data Leader? 🦆 Data Engineers London recently had the pleasure of hearing from Nik Walker, Head of Data Engineering at Co-op, who delivered an absolutely quack-tastic talk on the power of human-centric leadership for data teams. Nik certainly brought his learned own views, but not just that; he guided us through a thoughtful exploration of how empathy, trust, and open communication are the real engines driving successful teams. And yes, there were a few quacks along the way to keep things lively! 🦆😅 The best part? Nik’s insights aren’t just for those leading teams - there’s something valuable here for anyone working in data. Trust us, it’s worth a watch! Some of the highlights! 🎥 Human-Centric Leadership 🤝 People over technology. Understanding your team’s emotions and needs is key to tackling any challenge. Trust & Vulnerability 🚀 Effective leaders build trust by being open and showing vulnerability—this creates a space where teams feel empowered to innovate and take risks. Psychological Safety 💬 Safe spaces aren’t just buzzwords. They’re essential for fostering honest conversations, admitting mistakes, and driving innovation. Inclusivity 🌍 Valuing every voice on the team leads to richer ideas and solutions—diversity truly drives creativity. Continuous Learning 🧠 Never stop learning! Encouraging ongoing development keeps the team adaptable and engaged in a fast-changing field. And perhaps the most resonant takeaway? Servant Leadership 🏅 Prioritising the team’s needs above your own cultivates a loyal, motivated, and highly effective team. Check it out now! - https://lnkd.in/eN8d4rye Thanks to our sponsors Kyndryl for your support, and Zego for hosting us! And thanks from us to you all in the community! Make sure you join our community page for the next event! Anna Aleshko, Jamie Marney & Harry Duddridge #DataEngineering #Leadership #EmpathyInTech #Data #TeamCulture #ContinuousLearning #Humancentricleadership
Data Engineers London: Nik Walker's talk on human-centric leadership
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Behold! One of the pieces I spoke about a few weeks ago around Human Centric Leadership😀 It's absoultely quackers (I love Anna adding quacks over my cursing!) #humancentricleadership #psychologysafety #publicspeaking #dataengineering #data
🦆 What makes a Great Data Leader? 🦆 Data Engineers London recently had the pleasure of hearing from Nik Walker, Head of Data Engineering at Co-op, who delivered an absolutely quack-tastic talk on the power of human-centric leadership for data teams. Nik certainly brought his learned own views, but not just that; he guided us through a thoughtful exploration of how empathy, trust, and open communication are the real engines driving successful teams. And yes, there were a few quacks along the way to keep things lively! 🦆😅 The best part? Nik’s insights aren’t just for those leading teams - there’s something valuable here for anyone working in data. Trust us, it’s worth a watch! Some of the highlights! 🎥 Human-Centric Leadership 🤝 People over technology. Understanding your team’s emotions and needs is key to tackling any challenge. Trust & Vulnerability 🚀 Effective leaders build trust by being open and showing vulnerability—this creates a space where teams feel empowered to innovate and take risks. Psychological Safety 💬 Safe spaces aren’t just buzzwords. They’re essential for fostering honest conversations, admitting mistakes, and driving innovation. Inclusivity 🌍 Valuing every voice on the team leads to richer ideas and solutions—diversity truly drives creativity. Continuous Learning 🧠 Never stop learning! Encouraging ongoing development keeps the team adaptable and engaged in a fast-changing field. And perhaps the most resonant takeaway? Servant Leadership 🏅 Prioritising the team’s needs above your own cultivates a loyal, motivated, and highly effective team. Check it out now! - https://lnkd.in/eN8d4rye Thanks to our sponsors Kyndryl for your support, and Zego for hosting us! And thanks from us to you all in the community! Make sure you join our community page for the next event! Anna Aleshko, Jamie Marney & Harry Duddridge #DataEngineering #Leadership #EmpathyInTech #Data #TeamCulture #ContinuousLearning #Humancentricleadership
Human Centric Leadership for Data Teams of Future - Nik Walker - July 2024 Data Engineers London
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