Episode 18 - The Truth About Technical Debt That No One Talks About with Mark Sergeant
From LEAD WITH DATA Podcast by Konnexus
November 4, 2025 · 42 min · Season 5 · Episode 18
About this episode
Mark Sergeant discusses the complexities of managing technical debt and the importance of strategic collaboration between data teams and business leaders.
Joining me in this week’s episode is Mark Sergeant he offers a candid perspective on why managing technical debt requires more than quick fixes; it demands strategic thinking and collaboration. Our conversation dives into: - Measuring and managing technical debt effectively - Building transparency between data teams and business leaders - Adopting a thoughtful approach to modernisation Mark also shares practical advice on tackling visible pain points first and ensuring data initiatives deliver consistent, long-term value. For data and technology leaders, this episode provides actionable insights to balance innovation with sustainability and drive meaningful business outcomes.
People in this episode
Guest: Mark Sergeant
Topics covered
- technical debt
- strategic thinking
- data teams
- business leaders
- modernisation
- long-term value
- innovation
Keywords
- technical debt
- data initiatives
- business outcomes
- transparency
- modernisation
- collaboration
- sustainability
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