Minneapolis CDAO Community
Town Hall
March 17, 2022 | 11:00am CDT
March 17, 2022
11:00am CDT
Leading Through Uncertainty - Path to the Next Normal
Participate with your CDAO peers in the Minneapolis community in small, breakout discussions on a mission-critical priority for data leaders. These informal discussions allow you to share your insights and learn from the lessons, approaches and experiences of a diverse group of peers in virtual breakout rooms.
Join fellow CDAOs in the Minneapolis community to discuss:
Expanding Digital Business & Accelerating Value Creation
Influencing Culture & Collaboration with Governance
Orchestrating Change & Empowering Real-time Decisions
Discussion Leaders
Members of the Minneapolis CDAO community will lead the interactive discussion and share lessons learned.

Heidi Westfall
Medtronic
Global IT Director Information Management Services
Discussion Leader

Pat Brickson
Digi-Key
Director, Enterprise Data Systems
Discussion Leader

Tim Brands
Cargill
Chief Data Officer, Protein & Salt Division
Discussion Leader

Nancy Garrett
Aetna
VP, Provider Digitalization
Governing Body Host
Agenda
March 17, 2022
11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Leading Through Uncertainty - Path to the Next Normal
The overall business response to the pandemic put a spotlight on the growing value attributed to data-driven insights as businesses of all sizes accelerated their digital journeys. The role of a CDO in such situations is vital. As CDOs are tasked with driving initiatives forward to improve data governance, promote data literacy and create new data operating models; issues of culture and employee engagement through a prolonged stretch of remote work has created uncertainty of returning to the office.
Join this interactive session to discuss:
- Strategies to build employee well-being into the culture
- Creating connected teams in a hybrid environment
- Teaching self-service in a virtual environment
Apply to Participate
Each application is carefully vetted to ensure members meet established criteria, preserving the quality of the network and enabling meaningful, peer‑level discussions among leaders from the world’s leading organizations.
Once you submit your application, a Community Program Manager will schedule a conversation to understand your priorities and interests and complete onboarding, including access to year‑round community events.
Community Program Manager
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