Navigating Data Governance Challenges in the Age of AI with Nicola Askham
Jun 21, 2024
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Join Nicola Askham, Data Governance Coach, as she discusses the vital role of data governance in AI readiness, the key principles for successful implementation, practical strategies for integrating data governance, and the evolution towards holistic data governance. Discover how generative AI can enhance data quality processes and make effective data governance a reality.
High-quality data is crucial for successful AI implementation.
Engaging senior stakeholders and implementing collaborative workshops are vital for effective data governance.
Deep dives
Nicola's Passion for Data Governance
Nicola Ascam, a data governance coach with 21 years of experience, shares her journey in promoting data governance. Starting out without knowing the term, Nicola focused on roles and responsibilities around data. She emphasizes the importance of someone caring about data quality, which led her to discover and advocate for data governance as a concept.
Exciting Times for Data Governance
Nicola highlights the current emphasis on data governance due to trends like GenAI. She notes the necessity of good data quality for AI success. Organizations are realizing the crucial role of data governance in data preparation for AI models, accelerating the adoption of data governance initiatives.
Practical Principles for Data Governance Success
Nicola outlines key principles for effective data governance implementation. She stresses understanding the purpose of data governance, building organizational capability, customizing governance frameworks, promoting simplicity, launching frameworks, and continuous evolution. These principles provide a clear roadmap for successful data governance initiatives.
Can high-quality data be the key to unlocking the full potential of generative AI? Join us for an enlightening discussion with Nicola Askham, the Data Governance Coach, as she takes us on a journey from her early days at a large British bank to becoming a leading figure in data governance. Nicola sheds light on the current landscape of data governance, the unique challenges data teams face today, and the indispensable role it plays in the success of advanced technologies like generative AI. Through her expert lens, we examine how integrating AI governance and adhering to data privacy and security standards are not just important but essential for leveraging AI effectively.
In the second half of our conversation, Nicola shares actionable strategies to implement data governance in your organization. Discover how to identify real data problems and engage senior stakeholders by demonstrating data gaps. Learn about the power of collaborative workshops in creating conceptual data models and fostering a sense of ownership among business users. Nicola also guides us through the evolution from technical role-based access control to a holistic enterprise-wide data governance approach. Plus, hear her take on the exciting potential of generative AI to enhance data quality processes, making the dream of accessible and effective data governance a reality.
What's New In Data is a data thought leadership series hosted by John Kutay who leads data and products at Striim. What's New In Data hosts industry practitioners to discuss latest trends, common patterns for real world data patterns, and analytics success stories.
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