In this episode, Amir Bormand is joined by Jay Como to discuss how organizations can simplify data governance. Jay shares insights on shifting the perception of governance from a bureaucratic burden to a business enabler, how emerging technologies like Gen AI can assist in governance challenges, and strategies for making governance policies more effective and accessible.

🔑 Key Takeaways

Data Governance Has a Stigma – But It Can Be Overcome

Traditional governance has been slow and bureaucratic. The key to transformation is making governance more business-focused and outcome-driven.

Governance Needs Storytelling and Sales Skills

Successful data governance leaders are not just compliance experts—they understand how to "sell" governance by tying it to business outcomes.

Balancing Governance and Business Agility

Organizations must strike a balance between strong controls and flexibility to support commercial goals.

Gen AI and Data Governance

Generative AI is evolving as a tool to enhance governance processes, from data quality rule identification to metadata collection.

Start Small, Build Trust

If you're looking to simplify governance, start with listening, identify quick wins, and build relationships with stakeholders.

Breaking into Data Governance

You don’t need a governance background to succeed. Strong business knowledge, digital fluency, and a strategic mindset can help professionals transition into governance roles.

🕒 Timestamped Highlights

[00:00] Introduction to Jay Como and the topic of data governance

[01:30] The perception vs. reality of governance—why it feels slow and heavy

[03:45] How to make governance an exciting career choice

[06:30] Balancing strong governance with commercial agility

[10:00] Why governance should be “sold” as a business enabler, not a compliance cost

[12:00] The correlation between data quality and governance complexity

[14:30] How Gen AI can help automate governance processes

[18:00] Steps to simplify governance processes within an organization

[21:00] The cultural aspect of governance—getting leadership buy-in

[25:00] How professionals from outside governance can transition into the field

[28:00] How to connect with Jay Como

📢 Quote of the Episode

"Governance should not feel like a roadblock—it should be the foundation that enables better business decisions, faster execution, and stronger data quality." – Jay Como

🔗 Connect with Jay Como

📍 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaycomoiii/

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