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Aligning data strategy and business goals [feat. Sherri Zink @ BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee]

Jeffrey Dobin Season 1 Episode 4

Top Takeaways from Sherri Zink, SVP, Chief Data & Engagement Officer:

  • Align data and analytics strategies with business priorities and corporate goals
  • Create three year strategy roadmap based on business objectives
  • Build a data and analytics Center of Excellence
  • Focus on innovation
  • Run annual hackathons and involve business partners
  • Upskill staff and provide career advancement opportunities
  • Protect your data and treat information as a strategic asset
  • Establish an Information Governance Council
  • Leverage data to create valuable products and services for the enterprise


Recommended Reading:
Check out the Health Equity Report Sherri mentioned at bcbst.com/healthequity


Conferences to attend:
Gartner Data & Analytics Summit in Florida | March 2023
Privacy Enhancing Technology Summit North America in New York| May 2023

  • Want a free ticket or to meet at the conference?
  • Message me on LinkedIn


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