❌ Too many data teams work under constant pressure. They do not lack skills; In practice, their work does not fit the mind framework of stakeholders in power
It starts subtly 👇
➡️ Insights dismissed because they don’t confirm preconceived opinions.
➡️ Complex data work treated like “just make me a dashboard.”
➡️ Professionals reduced to ticket-takers rather than strategic partners.
👉 Organizations claim “data-driven decisions are a priority”, but when data challenges the narrative, retaliation is quiet:
❌ Projects are deprioritized, credit redirected, and voices silenced.
❌ Those ensuring data quality or raising governance concerns feel punished, not valued
This creates attrition and frustration among skilled professionals who simply want to deliver trustworthy insights.
—> When stakeholders undermine data teams, the truth itself is lost!
I have built and led data teams, seen their potential, and watched their voices be sidelined. That is why I stand for treating data professionals as trusted partners, not “order takers” or “ticket recorders”
What do you think?
▶️ Have you seen data teams undermined because their insights didn’t fit someone’s story?
▶️How can we build workplaces where data teams are respected and trusted?
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