Catalog & Cocktails: The Honest, No-BS Data Podcast Season 9 Finale with Tim Gasper and Juan Sequeda
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May 29, 2025 In the finale, Tim and Juan celebrate the season by reminiscing about key insights and memorable moments with their guests. They stress the importance of empathy and storytelling in data work, advocating for a trust-centered approach. The discussion highlights a shift from tool-centric data governance to aligning strategies with business objectives. Excitingly, they delve into the rise of digital twins in enhancing operational efficiency and tease future topics, promising more engaging content ahead!
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Data Work Is Human-Centered
- Data work is fundamentally a human discipline focused on people and culture.
- Storytelling builds trust in data better than raw data points alone.
Say No for Business Focus
- Avoid becoming a data team that only handles requests without impact.
- Say no when work doesn’t align with business objectives and KPIs.
Start With Business Glossaries
- Start data governance with a simple business glossary and clear accountability.
- Connect terms to business meaning before expanding to knowledge graphs or ontologies.