Figure It Out With Fatema El-Wakeel
Figure It Out With Fatema El-Wakeel

S5 E34: The Winter Arc: Scaling Data & Emerging Tech in the Last 90 Days

29 December 2025 14:31 Fatema El-Wakeel, MBA, CMA

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Season 5, Episode 34 – The Winter Arc: Scaling Data & Emerging Tech in the Last 90 Days ❄️💡As we step into the year's final chapter, many organisations pause… but this is when the most strategic moves can be made.I call this the Winter Arc, a time to:❄️ Reflect on what worked in data, AI, and emerging tech this year❄️ Reframe pilots into value that secures momentum for 2026❄️ Recharge teams, skills, and governance for the next wave of transformationOver the years, I’ve seen how the right Winter Arc can transform the following year and I’ll share those insights with you live.📅 30th Sept 2025 @ 19:00 UK Time🎥 Live on LinkedIn & YouTube (send in your questions during the session!)Because the last 90 days aren’t just a close, they’re the arc that shapes the year ahead.#DataStrategy #EmergingTech #AI #DigitalTwins #WinterArc #FigureItOutWithFatema

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