CDO Matters Podcast

Eddie Short is an outspoken and experienced CDO who has managed the data and analytics function for some of the biggest companies on the planet – and he’s recently returned to graduate school with the goal of quantifying the value of Chief Data Officers.

In this engaging conversation, Eddie shares valuable insights from his decades of experience – focusing on a core message that CDOs *must* develop the leadership skills needed to challenge the status quo and quantify the value of the solutions they provide.

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While many CDO’s inherit large teams, it’s also common for CDO’s to be hired into a role with the expectation they will build a data and analytics function slowly over time.

In this episode of the CDO Matters podcast, Joyce Myers, the CDO of Modern Technology Solutions Inc (MTSI), shares her insights on how she’s overcoming the many challenges that accompany CDOs who are starting small, and are highly reliant on the engagement of other teams for their individual success.

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Jordan Morrow is a visionary thought leader and prolific author in the world of data and analytics, and on Episode #51 of the CDO Matters Podcast, he joins Malcolm to discuss data leadership and building a ‘next gen’ data team.

In this engaging and provocative discussion, Jordan and Malcolm discuss the most important roles and responsibilities that are today missing on most data teams but are increasingly critical to succeed in an AI-driven world of constant change and disruption.

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In the 50th episode of the CDO Matters podcast, host Malcolm Hawker delves into a data-driven examination of the podcast's journey. Conducting a thorough review of the past fifty episodes, he identifies notable patterns and insights.

He carefully assesses achievements and identifies areas for improvement, covering a range of aspects, from refining technical elements to strengthening community connections.

Join him as he applies analytical rigor to evaluate past performance and chart a course for future improvement in this landmark episode!

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The explosion of LLMs and AI is causing a tectonic shift in the world of data and analytics, and on this episode of CDO Matters, Malcolm and Jon Cooke discuss how CDOs can leverage the discipline of product management to best capitalize on these massive changes.

From data products, to the data mesh, and beyond – Malcolm and Jon enjoy a lively discussion on the many evolving attributes that will increasingly define a world focused less on data (and datasets), and more on knowledge and business insights.

If you’re a CDO and you’re interested in learning more about how your operating model will necessarily need to shift over the coming years to adapt to a new AI-driven world of insights, then this episode is a must-listen.

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In an age of constant disruption and AI-enabled business transformation, Master Data Management (MDM) is a must-have capability that all businesses must embrace. In this episode of the CDO Matters podcast, the leading global authority on MDM, Malcolm Hawker, shares his insights on the four keys to successfully and quickly implementing MDM at your organization.

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In this episode of the CDO Matters Podcast, Robert Hawker (no relation – at least none that we’re aware of!) joins for a discussion on Practical Data Quality – which is all a programmatic approach to data quality that focuses on business benefits, quick wins, and the highest priority challenges.

Data quality issues are a major hindrance to the AI and digital transformation aspirations of most companies, so having a roadmap to resolve those issues is a strategic imperative for all data leaders. Please join Malcolm and Robert as they discuss a practical, value-driven approach to overcoming the perils of low-quality data.

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In a world of exploding volumes of data, the ability to add the context needed to show the complex relationships that exist within and across datasets is of critical importance. Making the jump from data management to knowledge management is a key enabler of a next generation semantic layer, as described by Lulit Tesfaye, a Partner and Vice President with Enterprise Knowledge.

In this 46th episode of the CDO Matters Podcast, Malcolm and Lulit go deep on next gen semantic layers, and how the output of these systems is driving value through improved search, analytics, and generative AI.

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The ability of an organization to be more resilient to change, to be more flexible and adaptable, and to use data for decision making – are key traits of high-functioning companies. In this episode of the CDO Matters Podcast, Malcolm talks with Jason Foster, the CEO of Cynosure, about how CDO’s can become more ready for AI, or any other major disruption to their business.

While becoming ‘AI ready’ is extremely important, Jason makes a compelling case that data leaders need to take a more holistic approach to becoming more change resilient – which would also include a focus on value, design thinking, and being more commercially focused – among many other important traits to CDO success outlined in this broad-reaching discussion.

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On this episode of the CDO Matters Podcast, Piethein Strengholt, author of the O’Reilly book ‘Data Management At Scale’, and current CDO of Microsoft Netherlands, shares his perspectives on a variety of emerging technology trends in the world of data, including the data fabric, data products, MDM, AI – and many others – even blockchain for data management.

Malcolm moderates a lively discussion on these trends, with a focus on how data leaders can better understand these concepts, and their value and purpose in a modern enterprise data architecture.

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