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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In this 43rd episode of the CDO Matters Podcast, Malcolm interviews Santona Tuli, a former Nuclear Physicist turned data scientist. Santona shares some provocative and actionable insights to data leaders looking to take a more practical approach to implementing AI and data science into their organizations.

If you’re looking to show value from AI, quickly, Santona shares her recommendations for everything that data leaders should be considering in their search for the optimal way to embrace these transformative new technologies.

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Are you a data professional interested in better understanding what the top trends that could affect your work will be in 2024? What is the future of data products? How will AI influence data governance and data management?

Malcolm covers these topics and many, many more as he shares his perspectives on the direction of the industry of data and analytics in the coming year.

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In this live episode of the CDO Matters Podcast, Malcolm welcomes Erik Zwiefel, the CDAO of Microsoft Americas. Malcolm and Erik go deep on many of the biggest topics front-of-mind for many CDOs today, including Artificial Intelligence – especially how CDOs can best position themselves and their organizations to be more AI ready, and some practical tips on how to operationalize LLMs within their organizations - today.

Other timely topics for CDOs include the Microsoft Fabric and the concept of ‘One Lake’, a single environment for enterprise data management, persistence, and compute.

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It’s the end of yet another incredibly busy and exciting year in the world of data and analytics, and CDOs looking for an energetic and entertaining perspective on the top trends of the year should put this episode at the top of their podcast playlist.

From the growth of AI to the demise of the data mesh, Malcolm provides his perspectives on the last year in data in a way that only he can – with a witty combination of passion and provocation that will surely leave you wanting more.

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Many CDOs believe that transitioning their companies to a data-driven culture is the #1 roadblock to fulfilling their data strategies. In this episode of CDO Matters, Malcolm provides his insights on what behaviors and mindsets are needed from CDOs to model the culture they wish others outside the data and analytics function to embrace.

Malcolm posits that meaningful culture change must necessarily start within data teams and that until CDOs themselves embrace being more data-driven, they can’t realistically ask others to do the same.

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In this 38th episode of the CDO Matters Podcast, Malcolm interviews Mark Stouse, the Founder and CEO of Proof Analytics. An accomplished business leader with decades of experience in leading data science initiatives, Mark shares his perspectives on the growing frustration that many organizations are experiencing because of an inability to realize significant benefits from investments in data management and data science.

The risks of CDOs saying they aren’t ‘ready’ to provide business value from AI and data science are real and increasingly unwelcome from companies looking for more immediate returns from their data teams. This is producing an immediate need for CDOs to be unabashedly lean, with an unrelenting focus on a very limited number of specific business needs and outcomes.

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