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Couch Confidentials by Martech TherapyTiankai Feng on why your AI strategy is failing (and what to do about it)Tiankai Feng wrote Humanizing AI Strategy because almost no one else is talking about the human behaviors that determine whether AI implementations succeed or fail. Everyone's focused on architecture and capabilities while ignoring the organizational dysfunction that sinks these projects.We covered his five Cs framework and how it applies differently to AI than data strategy, why competence now means wise delegation rather than just adoption, and what happens when AI only learns from AI-generated output. He also explained why data analysts might end up doing more backend infrastructure work than they expect, and what...
2025-12-1540 min
What's Wrong With: The PodcastThe Human Side of Data & AI Ft. Tiankai FengFollow Tiankai on Linkedin!Follow us on Instagram and on LinkedIn!Created by SOUR, this podcast is part of the studio's "Future of X,Y,Z" research, where the collaborative discussion outcomes serve as the base for the futuristic concepts built in line with the studio's mission of solving urban, social and environmental problems through intelligent designs.Make sure to visit our website and subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Google Podcasts so you never miss an episode. If you found value in this show, we would appreciate i...
2025-12-1047 min
Data Breakthroughs: Solving Real-World Data ChallengesEpisode 10: When Data Meets Decades of ExperienceData Breakthroughs - Episode 10: When Data Meets Decades of ExperienceReal-world data problem solving in action! Tiankai Feng (Director of Data & AI Strategy at ThoughtWorks, author of "Humanizing Data Strategy" and "Humanizing AI Strategy") and host Lior Barak tackle a manufacturing company where plant managers with 20+ years of experience resist a modern data platform.Problem Category: Organizational Data Strategy / Change ManagementRuntime: 32 minutesThe Challenge: A family-owned manufacturer invested heavily in data infrastructure, but plant managers still make decisions based on "what happened last time" and gut instincts, creating a divide between analytics teams...
2025-12-1033 min
UNF#CK YOUR DATAKI Strategie braucht Menschen für den Unternehmenserfolg | Tiankai FengWenn die KI Agenten und anderen Systeme bald Live sind und die lästige Arbeit machen, dann können wir ja die ganzen Menschen entlassen. Warum das eine wirklich miese Idee und warum eine gute KI Strategie Menschen im Mittelpunkt braucht. Darüber spricht Christian Krug, der Host des Podcasts „Unf*ck Your Data“ mit Tiankai Feng, Director Data & AI Strategy bei Thoughworks und Buchautor von „Humanizing AI Strategy“.Stell dir KI mal wirklich wie eine technische Revolution vor. Zum Beispiel als der Webstuhl die Weber*innen begann zu „ersetzen“. Auch ein Webstuhl ist nicht perfekt und macht Fehler, w...
2025-10-2358 min
Thoughtworks Technology PodcastWhat does an AI strategy with humans at the center look like?Everyone knows an AI strategy is important — but how do you build one with humans at the center? That's a question Tiankai Feng, Thoughtworks Global Director for Data and AI Strategy, has been pondering ever since the publication of his 2024 book Humanizing Data Strategy. Now, just over a year later, he's outlined his thinking in a follow-up, Humanizing AI Strategy. With the subtitle "leading AI with sense and soul," it's a practical and thoughtful guide aimed at helping the industry rethink the way AI is embedded and leveraged across organizations. In this episode of the Technology Podcast, Tia...
2025-10-1625 min
Datendurst mit Tim EbnerData Rhapsody: Marketing zwischen Zahlen und Gefühl | Mit Tiankai Feng (Ex-adidas)Marketing Analytics bewegt sich zwischen harten Zahlen und menschlichem Bauchgefühl. Tiankai zeigt, wie der 5C-Ansatz dabei hilft, Datenstrategien menschlicher und praxisnäher zu gestalten.Erfahre mehr über die Master Class „Marketing & Sales Analyst” des neuen Sponsors Haufe Akademie unter haufe-akademie.de/analyst.Einführung und Thema der FolgeTim eröffnet die Folge mit Tiankai Feng und stellt das Thema vor: Marketing zwischen Zahlen und Gefühl. Beide wollen zeigen, wie analytische Methoden und menschliche Faktoren in einer datengetriebenen Strategie zusammenspielen.Lerne Tiankai kennen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiankaifeng/Rück...
2025-10-1053 min
Don’t Miss The Edge-Of-Your-Seat Full Audiobook Now, Book-Lovers!Humanizing AI Strategy by Tiankai FengPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/259315to listen full audiobooks.
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2025-09-054h 37
The Platform EconomistHumanizing AI – Closing the Competence Gap Before It Closes on UsWhat if the real risk of AI isn’t the tech itself, but the slow erosion of our ability to think, question, and lead with integrity? In this episode, we unpack Tiankai Feng’s Humanizing AI: Leading With Sense and Soul—a sharp call to confront the “human debt” we’re racking up by chasing speed over value and leaning on tools we barely understand. From the competence gap to the sameness trap, Feng challenges leaders to replace blind adoption with critical literacy, shared accountability, and ethics you can actually measure.GET THE BOOK NOW!This episode...
2025-09-0415 min
Humans of Martech179: Tiankai Feng: The comeback of data quality and how NLP is changing the data analyst roleWhat’s up everyone, today we have the pleasure of sitting down with Tiankai Feng, Data & AI Strategy Director at Thoughtworks and Author of Humanizing Data Strategy. (00:00) - Intro
(01:06) - In This Episode
(03:18) - How Data and Marketing Create a Symbiotic Relationship
(06:00) - If Data Governance Is the Jedi Council, Marketing Ops Is the Rebel Alliance
(08:26) - How to Organize Data Teams and Improve Marketing Collaboration
(14:49) - Handling Healthy Data Conflicts Without Crushing Creativity
(25:23) - How to Use Shadowing to Fix Broken Marketing Alignment
(36:44) - The Comeback of Data Quality
(43:20) - How Natural Language BI Tools Cha...
2025-07-221h 04
Ja klaHR! Human Resources und LeadershipHuman First, Data Second? Was eine menschliche Datenstrategie wirklich braucht! - Tiankai Feng
In dieser Interviewfolge des Ja klaHR! Podcasts trifft Stefan – DER HR-Architekt – auf Tiankai Feng, Autor, Speaker, Musiker und Datenstratege.
Gemeinsam sprechen die beiden über ein Thema, das aktueller nicht sein könnte: Wie kann Data Strategy menschlicher werden? Und was hat das alles mit Vereinbarkeit zu tun?
Die Antwort: Eine ganze Menge.
Denn wenn Datenstrategien ohne Menschen gedacht werden, entsteht kein Fortschritt – sondern Misstrauen, Überforderung und Intransparenz. Tiankai zeigt in seinem Ansatz „Humanizing Data Strategy“, wie sich das ändern lässt. Mit Musik. Mit Emotion. Und mit einem Framework, das Data Literacy, Kommunikation und Gewissen zusammenführt.
2025-06-1229 minJa klaHR! Human Resources und LeadershipDas Ich im Wir braucht Platz!HR-Basic No 6
In dieser Solofolge des Ja klaHR! Podcasts spricht Stefan – DER HR-Architekt – über das sechste HR-Basic: „Das Ich im Wir braucht Platz.“
Zwischen persönlichem Update, Podcastplänen und Veranstaltungseindrücken geht es vor allem um ein Thema: Vereinbarkeit. Und zwar nicht nur im klassischen Sinne von Familie und Beruf – sondern viel grundsätzlicher. Vereinbarkeit als Identitätsfrage. Als Führungsfrage. Und als Kulturfrage.
Stefan zeigt auf, dass echte Vereinbarkeit Kommunikation braucht – und dass sie nur gelingen kann, wenn individuelle Bedürfnisse sichtbar werden dürfen. Denn: Das „Ich“ darf nicht im „Wir“ verschwinden. Es muss darin Raum finden.
2025-06-0527 min
Chefin ruft andata:unpluggedDie Hosts von Chefin ruft an waren live auf der data:unplugged in Münster – und haben nicht nur zugehört, sondern auch direkt vor Ort aufgenommen. In dieser Festival-Recap-Folge teilen Friederike, Christin und Stefanie, was sie aus dem Programm mitgenommen haben:Von Sascha Lobo über Elisabeth L’Orange bis hin zu Carsten Kraus, der mit seiner Vision von strategischer KI beeindruckte – es ging um Haltung, um Verantwortung und um die Frage, wie Europa im KI-Wettrennen nicht nur mitläuft, sondern prägt.Dazu: echte Begegnungen, neue Impulse, heisere Stimmen nach Jan Delay – und ein Ausbl...
2025-05-0729 min
Mavens of DataThe People Side of Analytics: Mastering Communication (w/ Tiankai Feng)If you want to elevate your data career, mastering communication is key…and to do that, you do not want to miss this show about the people side of analytics! Tiankai Feng, Head of Data Strategy & Governance at Thoughtworks, dives deep into language's critical role in how data analysts work with business stakeholders—and why getting it right matters. You'll leave the show with practical tips for bridging the gap between technical and non-technical audiences and actionable insights to ensure your data drives impact, not confusion. Sharpen your ability to speak the language of b...
2025-04-0434 min
IT´S IN YOU! Career & Leadership Coaching for WomenHumanizing Data: Creativity and Leadership with Tiankai Feng In this episode of IT`S IN YOU!, I sit down with Tiankai Feng, a data leader, musician, and author of Humanizing Data Strategy. With over a decade of experience in data analytics, governance, and digital transformation, Tiankai brings a fresh perspective on how creativity can transform leadership in data-driven industries.From blending storytelling with analytics to leveraging music for engagement, Tiankai shares how leaders can make data more relatable and empower their teams through collaboration and communication. Whether navigating the complexities of tech leadership or exploring ways to balance technical expertise with emotional intelligence, this episode i...
2025-03-2629 min
Digital4Leaders - der Bildungspodcast für Führungskräfte#89 Mit KI sollte man nicht "einfach so" starten — mit Dr. Lea PettersWarum KI-Implementierung eine Strategie und einen Plan braucht
Timeline:
00:00 - 00:27 Intro
00:27 - 02:16 Einführung in das Thema
02:16 - 04:53 Vorstellung von Dr. Lea Petters
03:53 - 08:40 Bedeutung von Daten für KI und Herausforderungen bei der Datenaufbereitung
08:40 - 10:50 Leuchtturmprojekte, Proofs of Concept und Herausforderungen bei der Umsetzung von KI-Projekten in Produktivsysteme
10:50 - 14:02 Datenqualität, Datenmenge und Erwartungshaltung gegenüber Machine Learning
14:02 - 17:47 Bedeutung der Nutzerinvolvierung und strategisches Vorgehen bei der KI-Implementierung
17:47 - 20:57 Status-Quo-Analyse und Reifegrad des Unternehmens
20:57 - 24:03 Identifizierung von Potenzialen, Priorisierung von Use Cases und Planung der Roadmap
24:03 - 27:41 Begleitende Maßnahmen wie Upskilling, Neueinstellungen und kontinuierliche Verbesserung
27:41 - 29:09 Langf...
2025-03-1333 min
Pragmatism in PracticeThe ethics of dataIn the much-anticipated final episode of our Humanizing Data Strategy takeover series, we're exploring the ethics of data. If you're a data leader considering how to strike the right balance between advancing your organization's data capabilities while maintaining ethical integrity, this episode is a must-listen. Host: Markus Buhmann, Data Strategy Principal, Thoughtworks Guests: Tiankai Feng, Head of Data Strategy & Governance, Thoughtworks Emily Gorcenski, VP of Service Lines, Thoughtworks
2025-03-1244 minPragmatism in PracticeThe human side of dataWhen we think of data, we think about numbers and statistics, but we don't often think about people. In the second episode of our Humanizing Data Strategy series, we discuss why storytelling, empathy, and creativity are all crucial parts of a successful data strategy. This podcast is for you if you're a data leader looking to communicate and influence data strategy more effectively in your own organization. You can explore more about data gamification here. Host: Markus Buhmann, Data Strategy Principal, Thoughtworks Guests: Tiankai Feng, Head of Da...
2025-02-2540 minPragmatism in PracticeThe foundations of data strategyWe're hearing more about the significance of data than ever before, but what's actually involved in leading a successful data strategy initiative? In the first episode of our Humanizing Data Strategy series, we discuss how you can build the foundations of a strong data strategy in your own organization. If you're a data leader looking to bolster your data strategy for the future, this podcast is for you. Host: Markus Buhmann, Data Strategy Principal, Thoughtworks Guests: Tiankai Feng, Head of Data Strategy & Governance, Thoughtworks Asmaa Hec...
2025-02-1130 min
Objective HiringTiankai Feng on Humanizing Data Strategy & The 5 C's Framework for Leading with Head and HeartIn this episode of Alooba’s Objective Hiring Show, Tim interviews Tiankai Feng, a published author who delves into the human side of data strategy. Feng introduces his book 'Humanizing Data Strategy: Leading Data with the Head and the Heart,' explaining his 'Five C’s' framework: competence, collaboration, communication, creativity, and conscience. He reflects on his motives and process for writing the book and discusses the importance of both technical and soft skills in data-related roles. The conversation also explores the future impact of AI on the hiring process and the balance between human judgment and AI-driven evaluations. Feng...
2025-01-2948 min
UNF#CK YOUR DATADie Kunst des Data-Pitch: Kurz und prägnant - wie ein TikTok Video | Asmaa HechenbergerDie Präsentationen von Datenprojekten, egal ob am Anfang oder dann die Ergebnisse, enden häufig in ewigen Folienschlachten und ganz viel Fachjargon. Aber eigentlich sollte hier ein kurzer und knackiger Pitch stehen. Am besten einer der in ein TikTok Video passt. Warum das so ist und was du dir von TikTok abschauen kannst, darüber spricht Christian Krug, der Host des Podcasts „Unf*ck Your Data“ mit Asmaa Hechenberger Data Engineer Lead bei der WWK Versicherungsgruppe.Vermutlich ist kaum jemand der in Data Bereich arbeitet ist unschuldig. Wir alle haben wohl schon den ein oder anderen Data Pi...
2025-01-0957 min
The Joe Reis ShowTiankai Feng - Humanizing Data StrategyTiankai Feng joins me to chat about the people side of data, aligning on the value of data strategy, and much more.
2024-12-1745 min
Couch Confidentials by Martech TherapyTiankai Feng on why humanity is the glue that holds federated data teams togetherIn Episode 4 of Couch Confidentials Powered by Martech Therapy, host Matthew Niederberger welcomes Tiankai Feng, the author of Humanizing Data Strategy. Together, they explore the intersection of data, humanity, and leadership. From responding to criticism as an author to building trust in data teams and balancing technical expertise with emotional intelligence, this episode dives into the philosophy behind humanizing data. Tiankai also shares insights on the future of AI, data convergence, and his unexpected connections between music and data strategy.If you’re passionate about data, leadership, or just curious about the human side of analytics, th...
2024-12-1141 min
Datendurst mit Tim EbnerSPIEL mir das LIED von DATA! Von Daten und Tonleitern: Ein Datenmusiker packt aus | Mit Tiankai Feng (Ex-adidas)Daten zum Klingen bringen – das ist die Gabe von Tiankai Feng, der in dieser Episode von „Datendurst" Tim erklärt, wie er Daten musikalisch zum Leben erweckt.Portrait eines DatenmusikersAls Data Strategy & Governance Lead verbindet Tiankai Feng Daten mit musikalischer Kreativität. Bei ThoughtWorks setzt er sich dafür ein, Analytics greifbarer zu machen - eine Vision, die er auch in seinem Buch „Humanizing Data Strategy" verfolgt.Der Weg zur DatensymphonieDie Verbindung von DATEN und MUSIK begann mit Tiankais in seinem Job. Aus beruflichen Herausforderungen entwickelte er eine einzigartige Kombinati...
2024-11-0837 min
Daten sind Chefsache.28 - Data Strategy: Kleiner BI-Hebel mit großer Wirkung mit Tiankai Feng
Fürchten Sie sich vor dem Gedanken, eine Datenstrategie zu entwickeln? Glauben Sie, dass es ein komplizierter, zeitraubender Prozess ist, der Ihr Unternehmen ausbremst? In dieser Episode von "Daten sind Chefsache" zeigt uns Tiankai Feng, wie eine gut durchdachte Datenstrategie ein kleiner Hebel mit großer Wirkung sein kann.
Tiankai Feng, bekannt als "Datenmusiker", ist nicht nur Head of Data Strategy & Data Governance Services Europe bei Thoughtworks, sondern auch Autor des Buches "Humanizing Data Strategy". Er bringt seine umfassende Erfahrung in Datenanalyse, Datenwissenschaft und Daten-Governance ein, um uns zu zeigen, wie wir Datenstrategien menschlicher und effektiver gestalten kö...
2024-10-3030 min
The Art of Communicating DataEffectively Communicating Data Strategy & the Role of Humor with Tiankai FengWe will explore the art of effectively communicating data strategy with Tiankai Feng, author of Humanizing Data Strategy.
Discover how to balance analytical insights with emotional connection and learn how humor can be a powerful tool in making complex data more engaging and accessible.
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2024-10-2318 min
Data Analytics ChatHumans and Data StrategyIn this episode of Data Analytics Chat, we discuss the complex interplay between data strategy and human elements.This conversation discusses critical aspects of the guest's five Cs framework (competence, collaboration, communication, creativity, and conscience) and the importance of empathy, communication, and leadership in successful data-driven transformations. We advise on overcoming resistance to change, fostering a data-centric culture, and the relevance of continuous training and development in implementing effective data strategies.Tiankai Feng, Data Strategy and Data Governance Lead at Thoughtworks, a global technology consultancy, joins us. 00:00 Introduction to Data Analytics Ch...
2024-09-1633 min
The Praxi PodTiankai Feng, The Impact of AI on Creativity and the Challenges of OwnershipIn this new episode of The Praxi Pod, Andrew Turner spends a very enjoyable time with Tiankai Feng talking about data governance and AI governance. Tiankai shares his approach to making data more approachable and fun, using his musical talents to create songs and parodies about data. They discuss the resurgence of data governance, driven by innovation and regulations. They also explore the challenges of governing AI and machine learning models, including data quality, bias, and ethical considerations. Tiankai emphasizes the importance of human oversight in AI governance. They touch on the adoption of AI in different industries and...
2024-09-0441 min
Catalog & Cocktails: The Honest, No-BS Data PodcastHumanizing Data Strategy with Tiankai FengWhat does it mean to humanize data strategy? Tiankai Feng, Data Strategy & Governance Lead at Thoughtworks Europe and author of Humanizing Data Strategy, stops by to discuss the often-overlooked human side of technology and why it's crucial for data strategy & governance. While many companies struggle to prioritize the people aspect in their tech initiatives, Tiankai has a solution with the 5 C's - Competency, Collaboration, Creativity, Communication, and Conscience.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-08-2951 min
MetaDAMA - Data Management in the Nordics4#1 - Tiankai Feng - The Power of Communities - CoP, DAMA and Beyond (Eng)"For me, it really goes back to basic human needs, almost."How can the sense of community support Data Professionals? We dive deep into this question with Tiankai Feng, a prominent figure in data governance and the Data Strategy and Data Governance lead at ThoughtWorks Europe. In this season four premiere of MetaDAMA, Tiankai shares his unique journey and how his passion for music plays a pivotal role in his professional and personal life. His story underscores the multidimensional nature of data professionals and the importance of a supportive community.Building and nurturing internal communities...
2024-08-0537 min
DataFramed#231 Manage Your Data Better with Shinji Kim, CEO at Select StarOne of the most annoying conversations about data that happens far too often is: “Can you do an analysis and answer this business problem for me?” “Sure, where’s the data?” “I don’t know. Probably in one of our databases.” At this point more time is spent hunting for data than actually analyzing it. Rather than grumbling about it, it would obviously be more productive to learn how to solve data discoverability issues. What’s the best way to properly document data sets? How can you avoid spending all your time maintaining dashboards that no one actually uses? Shinji Kim is...
2024-08-0145 min
DATAcated On AirHow to be creative in your data job
Join Tiankai Feng, Head of Data Strategy and Data Governance at Thoughtworks Europe, in this session - 'How to be Creative in Your Data Job'. Discover the unexpected parallels between music and data, learn how to inject creativity into your daily data tasks, and explore the meaning of creativity in the age of generative AI. Tiankai, a data professional by day and a musician by night, brings a unique perspective on making data work both fun and innovative, promising a session full of insights and inspiration.
2024-07-2630 min
Enjoy This Vivid Full Audiobook And Feel The Difference.Humanizing Data Strategy by Tiankai FengPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/16950to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Humanizing Data Strategy
Author: Tiankai Feng
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Format: mp3
Length: 2 hrs and 23 mins
Release date: 07-21-24
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 6 ratings
Genres: Data Science
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2024-07-212h 23Don’t Miss The Most Critically-Acclaimed Full Audiobook Today!Humanizing Data Strategy by Tiankai FengPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/16950to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Humanizing Data Strategy
Author: Tiankai Feng
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Length: 2 hrs and 23 mins
Release date: 07-21-24
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Title: Humanizing Data Strategy
Author: Tiankai Feng
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Length: 2 hrs and 23 mins
Release date: 07-21-24
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Genres: Data Science
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Release date: 07-21-24
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Genres: Data Science
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2024-07-212h 23
Straight Data TalkTiankai Feng – Inclusivity in Data Work in PracticeTiankai Feng is Head of Data Strategy & Governance Services at Thoughtworks Europe. Tiankai joined us to discuss inclusivity in data teams, data work, and beyond. While it may sound vague and unclear, during the discussion, we actually tried to unfold what it really means. In essence, we emphasized empathy to understand what it takes to do data work and, conversely, what data teams need to understand from business stakeholders to deliver outcomes that truly matter.Check out Tiankai's LinkedIn; he does a great job there!
2024-06-2447 min
What Gets MeasuredData Governance and AI Explore the dynamic intersection of data governance and AI with Tiankai Feng, Data Strategy and Data Governance Lead at Thoughtworks Europe. In this insightful interview, Tiankai discusses the essentials of trustworthy data, the critical role of AI oversight, and the importance of a human-centric approach to data governance. SHOWPAGE: www.ninjacat.io/blog/data-governance-and-ai © 2024, NinjaCat
2024-06-1829 min
Inner JoinImplementing Data Governance in Retail, EU, and GenAI with Tiankai FengHow do you implement data governance in an organization? We dive into the complex world of data governance with Tiankai Feng, Principal Data Consultant at Thoughtworks, who's been at the forefront of navigating these challenges within global enterprises. Join us as we explore the ins and outs of implementing effective data governance strategies across diverse industries and in the face of evolving technologies like GenAI.00:00 The Data Governance Journey 15:32 Tackling Retail's Unique Challenges30:15 Navigating EU Regulations45:50 Adapting to the Age of GenAIRead the recap at https://www.selectstar.com/resources/data-governance-in-retail-eu-and-genai-with-tiankai-feng
2024-05-241h 00
DataFramed#202 Making Data Governance Fun with Tiankai Feng, Data Strategy & Data Governance Lead at ThoughtWorksCountless companies invest in their data quality, but often, the effort from their investment is not fully realized in the output. It seems like, despite the critical importance of data quality, data governance might be suffering from a branding issue. Data governance is sometimes looked at as the data police, but this is far from the truth. So, how can we change perspectives and introduce fun into data governance?Tiankai Feng is a Principal Data Consultant and Data Strategy & Data Governance Lead at Thoughtworks, He also works part-time as the Head of Marketing at DAMA Germany. Tiankai...
2024-04-2940 min
MY DATA IS BETTER THAN YOURSWie bringt man Data Governance spielerisch und attraktiv in Unternehmen? – mit Tiankai F., ThoughtWorks
Wie kann man Data nahbar machen? Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Data- und AI-Governance? Und wie kann man das ganze spielerischer gestalten?
Darüber spricht Host Jonas Rashedi in der neuen Folge von MY DATA IS BETTER THAN YOURS mit Tiankai Feng. Der war vor einiger Zeit schon zu Gast, damals noch angestellt bei Adidas. Jetzt ist Tiankai Berater für Data Strategy und Data Governance und auch Head of Marketing beim German Chapter der DAMA Community. Übrigens schreibt Tiankai gerne Songs über Data und drückt so seine Kreativität aus. Data Governance braucht in seinen Augen unbedingt ein Re...
2024-04-1237 min
Data Culture PodcastDisrupting Data Governance – with Laura Madsen and Tiankai Feng
In this episode, Carsten discusses the pressing need to disrupt traditional data governance practices with Laura Madsen and Tiankai Feng.
Laura underscores the necessity of modernizing data governance, emphasizing its lag behind the rapidly evolving data landscape. She highlights the importance of enhancing data utilization, ensuring data quality, and fortifying data protection measures. Tiankai, drawing from extensive experience in data governance, stresses the significance of a domain-focused approach.
Our guests offer valuable insights and practical guidance for modernizing data governance, from igniting enthusiasm to defining scope and assembling the right team for new approaches.
2024-04-0833 min
The Data DemocracyEpisode 21 w/ Tiankai Feng - The Data Musician: Harmonizing Data Governance with Creativity and InnovationIn this podcast episode, host Ole Olesen-Bagneux welcomes Tiankai Feng, acclaimed as the Data Musician, who holds a position of Data Strategy & Data Governance Lead at Thoughtworks Europe. Tiankai recounts his journey to the pinnacle of data strategy and governance, while harmonizing his career with his passion for music.Tiankai opens up about his innovative approach to demystifying data through melody, which has not only made data governance more accessible, but has also infused fun into the traditionally serious field of data work - challenging and reshaping stereotypes along the way. His songs simplify complex...
2024-02-2131 min
AI or DIEDatenmenschen, die Bücher schreiben | Im Gespräch mit Philipp von LoringhovenVon analogen Medien in einer digitalen Welt
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Mindseed mit Léon HeimannWie du KI in deinen Alltag integrierst und deine Daten schützt - Ein tiefgründiger Blick in Chancen und Herausforderungen mit Tiankai FengIn dieser fesselnden Session tauchen wir tief in die Welt der künstlichen Intelligenz ein und erkunden, wie sie unseren Alltag beeinflussen kann – und das im Positiven wie im Negativen. Unser Gast, Tiankai Feng, ist nicht nur ein führender Experte in Data Analytics & Governance, sondern auch ein inspirierender TedX Speaker und leidenschaftlicher Musiker & Songwriter.Gemeinsam beleuchten wir, wie Kreativität und Technologie Hand in Hand gehen können und welchen ethischen Herausforderungen wir uns in Bezug auf Daten und Diskriminierung stellen müssen. Wie integrieren wir KI sinnvoll in unseren Alltag, ohne unsere Daten zu gefährden? U...
2023-09-1143 min
The Data For Good PodcastMaking Data inclusive with Tiankai Feng (TEDx)The Data-world legend Tiankai Feng joins us this week to talk about making Data inclusive. We will be talking about doing this through humour, music and memes.
The Data For Good podcast gives you access to the thoughts and opinions of Berlin's most successful data people.
ZUMA, the specialist recruitment company for data, insights, and analytics professionals, brings this podcast to you, connecting you with Berlin’s most influential companies.
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2023-09-1133 min
AI Decodes the SystemDecoding Data Governance 101 with Tiankai Feng: Where Bytes Meet BeatsWelcome to AI Decodes the System, your guide through the intricate alleys of artificial intelligence, data, policy, technology, and law. Here, we make the complex world of tech effortlessly graspable. I'm your host, Amber Ivey, but you can just call me AI.Today, we're in for a treat, fusing the worlds of data and music with the illustrious Tiankai Feng. While many recognize his accomplishments in the data governance space, there's another tune to his story: his captivating blend of data acumen and musical artistry.So, what's the buzz about this episode?...
2023-09-0837 min
The Retail Podcast by Vue.aiData Governance and Groove with Tiankai FengOur guest today is bringing his expertise in data and passion for music to create an entirely unique learning experience. Tiankai Feng, Ambassador at DQ & Head of Marketing at DAMA Germany brings into this conversation, a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the field of data analytics, governance and compliance.
With over half a decade as a Senior Director of Product - Data Governance at Adidas, he delves into the various facets of data governance, the role of AI and his vision to make data accessible and fun for everyone working with it.
2023-08-0223 min
UNF#CK YOUR DATAData Governance oder die Schiedsrichter auf dem Dataspielfeld | Tiankai FengIst Data Governance wirklich so trocken wie der Begriff klingt? Und warum ist sie eigentlich für eine saubere Datenarbeit unerlässlich?Darüber spricht Christian Krug, der Host des Podcasts „Unf*ck Your Data“ mit Tiankai Feng, Senior Director, Product Data Governance bei Adidas.Die beste Analogie für Data Governance sind die Schiedsrichter beim Sport. Sie regelt den grundlegenden Umgang mit Daten. Wie, warum und wofür werden Daten im Unternehmen erfasst und wofür werden sie verwendet.Das Ziel: Ganz klar. Maximale Transparenz über die Daten.Nur wenn ich weiß wi...
2023-07-0531 min
Data Culture PodcastData heroes for better governance – with Tiankai Feng, Data Musician
Carsten's Podcast guest is Tiankai Feng. He is not only a Data Governance expert at adidas and other companies, but also a Data Musician.
He writes and produces creative songs about his favorite subject.
In the talk with Carsten, he gives examples on how to make Data Governance successful and why data heroes can support the topic in any organisation. He provides some insights into choosing the right technology for all these data governance tasks that enterprises are facing today.
Be sure to stick around until the end of the episode, because that's...
2023-04-2427 min
Data Podcast for Nerds!How a Data Maestro Uses Data | Tiankai Feng
Learn all about how a Data Maestro uses data to solve the world's problems, one lyric at a time.
Where to find Tiankai:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiankaifeng/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KaiFeng
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6U3ui1iBbNEbqPGjGJLuvq?si=JwBlEe_CTnqLhbhkwxLWqg
Special Songs:
Digital Analytics Album
Governance of Data
Data Dance
Resources:
Refind Newsletter: https://refind.com/
Huberman Lab Podcast: https://hubermanlab.com/
2023-03-2333 min
Driven by Data: The PodcastS3 | Ep 20 | Making Data More Fun - Drive Results Through Creativity with Tiankai Feng, Data Governance Leader and former Senior Director of Product Data Governance at AdidasIn Episode 20 of Season 3, of Driven By Data: The Podcast, Kyle Winterbottom is joined by Tiankai Feng, Data Governance Leader and former Senior Director of Product Data Governance at Adidas, where they discuss the importance of making data more fund and how to drive results through creativity, which includes; The importance of making Data more fun The steep learning curve and benefits of moving into governance from analytics Why ‘use-case thinking’ is the most exciting but difficult part of Data Governance How Data Quality is completely subjective based on usability Why creativity and data are often seen as a paradox...
2023-03-2140 min
feelingTERrific#14 Dragon or Eagle? German or Chinese? DOESN'T MATTER - Meet Tiankai!What an intense episode. Look forward to an authentic conversation! In this one, I talk to Tiankai Feng about his personal motivations for his two passions, data and music. Okay, admittedly, not about both equally. Data is not really my thing😅 Rather, we shed light on his past - how it came to be that he does what he does today. How did he come to play the piano or make music? How does he cope when a recording doesn't go as planned? What do you think about your fi...
2023-03-0350 min
The Marketing MarriageEp 27 Tiankai Feng - Making Data Sound Better.This episode is genuine good fun. It’s not often that one sees the words “fun” and “data analytics” in the same context. Yet, Tiankai Feng - a data leader by day, and a passionate musician by night - manages to demystify the world of data while making this space more inclusive and less scary. How? He sings about it. Tiankai strikes a unique combination of his musical talents as a pianist and a signer with his subject matter expertise. A digital analytics anthem authored and rapped by him during COVID quickly spread through the community and beyond. He has since...
2023-03-0240 min
The Data Governance PodcastAn Interview with Tiankai FengWelcome to The Data Governance Podcast with me, Nicola Askham.In this episode, I speak with data celebrity Tiankai Feng.To find out where you are on your Data Governance journey, visit https://nicola-askham.scoreapp.com/Don't forget to subscribe and make sure to join us for next week's episode where I teach you how to write good definitions for your data glossary!
2023-02-2812 min
The Data Governance PodcastData Literacy with Joanna FulfordWelcome to The Data Governance Podcast with me, Nicola Askham.In this episode, I speak with Joanna Fulford about Data Literacy.To find out where you are on your Data Governance journey, visit https://nicola-askham.scoreapp.com/Don't forget to subscribe and make sure to join us for next week's episode where I interview Tiankai Feng, who is known on LinkedIn for his data songs!
2023-02-2118 min
Lights On Data ShowMaking Data Governance Fun & InterestingTiankai Feng is a Data Governance Professional, Musician & LinkedIn Creator. He's combining his artistic talents with his passion for data. In this episode he will tell us how data governance can be made more fun and approachable, share tips and tips on how to make it meaningful to its stakeholders, and tell us about his journey from digital analytics into data governance.
2022-08-1230 min
MindSparkThe human side of data - Interview with Tiankai Feng“The chief enemy of creativity is common sense.” Pablo Picasso
Whenever you have a creative idea it feels like a bad one at first because it is against your rational way of thinking. That is totally normal but you should do it anyway. Otherwise there wouldn’t be any creativity in the world.
These are the words from my interview guest Tiankai Feng. He can tell you a story or two about this struggle. But luckily he decided to go after his idea of approaching data analytics in a creative way.
Tiankai is a Seni...
2022-07-0534 min
Dataengage - Der Marketing Analytics Podcast von Philipp LoringhovenMarketing & Analytics, Vom Nebeneinander zu Miteinander, aber wie? mit Tiankai Feng von AdidasStorytelling: Wie arbeiten Marketeer und Analysten nachhaltig und gewinnbringend zusammen?
Das beste Dashboard, der beste Report ist nutzlos, wenn ihn niemand nutzt.
Wie aber bekommt man Marketing dazu eben Daten, Zahlen und Fakten zu nutzen? Wie kann man die Zusammenarbeit zwischen Analysten und Marketeer verbessern?
Darüber sprechen Tiankai Feng und Philipp von Loringhoven in dieser Episode von DataEngage.
Es geht um Anforderungen, um Märchen und eben Geschichten-erzählen.
Mehr zu Tiankai Feng findest du hier: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiankaifeng/
Das Album findest du unter: https://open.spotify.com/album/2hSj...
2022-06-2438 min
Data BytesHow to Apply Creativity to Data Careers with Tiankai FengOverview
Learn how to apply your creativity from Tiankai Feng, Head of Product Data Governance at Adidas. He is also a Musician and LinkedIn Creator. We discuss how following your passion always pays off even if the career isn’t readily available, the intersection of music and data, and how data professionals can apply creativity to their work.
About Tiankai Feng
Tiankai is a data leader by day and a passionate musician by night, who loves to combine his left and right brain to approach data topics creatively. He has worked...
2022-05-0529 min
MY DATA IS BETTER THAN YOURSFeiern mit Daten - der Silvesterrückblick auf 2021 und Ausblick auf 2022
Das Jahr 2021 war spannend - 2022 wird sich weiter viel bewegen!
Jonas Rashedi gibt in dieser Podcastfolge von MY DATA IS BETTER THAN YOURS einen Einblick in sein letztes Jahr.
Am Anfang des Jahres hat er seinen Podcast noch mit Airpods aufgenommen, mittlerweile hat sich diese technische Qualität um einiges verbessert.
Auch das Team hat sich vergrößert und der Podcast wird immer professioneller aufgestellt. YouTube wird nächstes Jahr in Angriff genommen und Lern-Content produziert.
Im nächsten Jahr wird Jonas die Themen Sponsoring und Data Talents weiter ausbauen, denn der Data-Bereich leidet unter einem starken Fachkräftemangel. Mit Da...
2021-12-3143 min
The Alldus Podcast - AI in ActionE254 Tiankai Feng, Head of Social, PR & Voice of Consumer Analytics at AdidasToday's guest is Tiankai Feng, Director of Digital Analytics - Social, PR & Voice of the Consumer at Adidas in Bavaria, Germany. With over eight years of experience, Tiankai loves to combine his analytical mindset with creative thinking and apply that to all things digital. He is currently the lead in Social, PR and Voice of Consumer Analytics at Adidas to integrate Consumer Insights from Social Media, PR, Search Behavior, Product Reviews and Experience NPS feedback into any decision-making in brand strategy, campaign planning and in-activation optimization.
In today's episode, Tiankai will tell you about:
His...
2021-09-0719 min
MY DATA IS BETTER THAN YOURSWarum Analysten viel mehr können als Excel und Dashboards - mit Tiankai F., Adidas
„Teamwork makes the dream work“ – und das ist auch in der Welt der Daten der Fall: Durch die Zusammenarbeit zwischen Data-Expertinnen und Experten sowie Fachabteilungen wird der Fortschritt im Unternehmen größer. Genau darüber spricht Jonas Rashedi im Podcast „My Data is better than Yours“ mit seinem heutigen Gast Tiankai Feng, dem Analyst hinter der Erfolgsmarke Adidas.
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Adidas
Digital Analytics Anthem
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2021-08-1239 min
Analytics on FireCould you use an Analytics Quarantune? w/ Tiankai FengToday’s episode features Tiankai Feng, Global Director and Voice of Consumer Analytics at Adidas. Tiankai is going to help you decide if you need an analytics Quarantune. A Quarantune is music or a song that is created for quarantine. The best part about this one is that it is all about data and analytics. Trust me - it’s not only fun but it literally speaks to our daily lives in this field!! In this super fun episode, my amazing co-host Lillian Pierson and myself discuss Tiankai’s unique talent for combining analytics and music and how it p...
2020-10-3051 min
Secrets of Data Analytics LeadersTiankai Feng: Consumer Analytics in the Age of COVID-19As of this writing, billions of consumers live in quarantine. They buy what they need online, comforting themselves with food, TV, and toilet paper. Nobody is splurging at the mall.
To say the least, it is an interesting time to analyze discretionary consumer behavior. As Director of the Voice of Consumer Analytics at Adidas, Tiankai helps measure and manage the perception of a consumer brand that is mentioned on social media an average of 260,000 times per day. An amateur musician, Tiankai went viral himself lately with his series of “Quarantunes,” songs such as “Self Quarantine” and “Parent in Quarantine,” that poke fun at...
2020-04-2228 min
AnalyticsToday Podcast50 : Why Digital Analytics deserved an Anthem and a Kick-ass Reputation Rarely we come across talented marketers and analytics leaders with talent is so diverse than you can't stop but think this is spectacular. In this show, we are going to interview Tiankai Feng who is a digital analytics leader at Adidas. He will share his passion for digital analytics and his amazing journey. Plus, there is an awesome surprise for digital analytics leaders. Tune in to our show at www.analyticstodaypodcast.com and leave us feedback on iTunes. Support the showFollow us on Twitter @sameerkhan or @jeremyaroberts or leave us a review on iTunes: ht...
2020-03-1145 min