

The Data Governance Podcast
Nicola Askham
Join Nicola Askham, the leading Data Governance coach and training provider in the UK, as she explains the essential information you need to be successful with Data Governance.
Whether you are already experienced in this field, or are just looking to get started with your own Data Governance initiative, this podcast will provide useful tips and expert insight to help you improve your understanding of Data Governance. To find out more about the services, training and resources Nicola provides to support Data Governance implementation, visit https://www.nicolaaskham.com.
Whether you are already experienced in this field, or are just looking to get started with your own Data Governance initiative, this podcast will provide useful tips and expert insight to help you improve your understanding of Data Governance. To find out more about the services, training and resources Nicola provides to support Data Governance implementation, visit https://www.nicolaaskham.com.
Episodes
Mentioned books

Oct 18, 2022 • 6min
How to Identify Data Owners where Multiple Areas of the Organisation use the Same Data
Welcome back to The Data Governance Podcast with me, Nicola Askham.
In the fourth episode of our second season, we're going to look at how to find data owners when many parts of your organisation are already using the same data set.
To find out where you are on your Data Governance journey, visit https://nicola-askham.scoreapp.com/
Don't forget to subscribe and make sure to join us for next week's episode: Should the Data Creator be the Data Owner?

Oct 11, 2022 • 5min
Can we use Process Owners instead of Data Owners?
Welcome back to The Data Governance Podcast with me, Nicola Askham.
For the third episode of our second season, we're addressing the somewhat controversial question of whether we can use Process Owners instead of Data Owners.
To find out where you are on your Data Governance journey, visit https://nicola-askham.scoreapp.com/
Don't forget to subscribe and make sure to join us for next week's episode: How can we identify Data Owners when multiple areas of the organisation use the same data?

Oct 4, 2022 • 5min
At what level should Data Owners and Data Stewards be?
Welcome back to The Data Governance Podcast with me, Nicola Askham.
For the second episode of our second season, we're continuing to take a deeper look at the role of Data Owners and Data Stewards. A common question that comes up is, what level of seniority is ideal when selecting people from your organisation for these roles? Take a listen to find out how you can choose the right person for these jobs!
To find out where you are on your Data Governance journey, visit https://nicola-askham.scoreapp.com/
Don't forget to subscribe and make sure to join us for next week's episode: Can we use Process Owners instead of Data Owners?

Sep 27, 2022 • 5min
What is the difference between Data Owners and Data Stewards?
We're back for the second season of The Data Governance Podcast!
This season, we'll be continuing with the bite-sized tips to help improve understanding of key Data Governance concepts. For the first part of the season, the focus is going to be on Data Owners, Data Stewards and how they fit into Data Governance as a whole. So, what better way to get started than by defining the difference between Data Owners and Data Stewards? Have a listen and find out!
To find out where you are on your Data Governance journey, visit https://nicola-askham.scoreapp.com/
Don't forget to subscribe and make sure to join us for next week's episode: At what level should Data Owners and Data Stewards be?

Jun 14, 2022 • 5min
How do I get a Career in Data Governance?
In the 12th and final episode of season one of The Data Governance Podcast, I move away from talking about how to do Data Governance and instead give some tips on how to get a career in Data Governance.
To find out where you are on your Data Governance journey, visit https://nicola-askham.scoreapp.com/
Don't forget to subscribe and keep an eye out for future seasons and episodes of The Data Governance Podcast.

Jun 7, 2022 • 6min
What is Data Custodianship?
In the 11th episode of The Data Governance Podcast, I take a look at the role that Data Custodians play in Data Governance and the important part that IT plays in this relationship.
To find out where you are on your Data Governance, visit https://nicola-askham.scoreapp.com/
Don't forget to subscribe, and make sure to join next week for the last episode in season 1: How do I get a career in Data Governance?

May 31, 2022 • 3min
Can you have multiple Data Owners for a Data Set?
In the tenth episode of The Data Governance Podcast, I answer a question that I get asked a lot. It can be difficult to decide on just one person to own a data set, so can you have more than one? Take a listen to find out.
To find out where you are on your Data Governance journey, visit https://nicola-askham.scoreapp.com/
Don't forget to subscribe, and join me for next week's episode: What is Data Custodianship?

May 24, 2022 • 4min
Who owns the Data in Reports and Dashboards?
In the ninth episode of The Data Governance Podcast, I explain my approach to identifying who owns the data in reports and dashboards. After all, they often contain lots of different data, so it can be tricky to figure out!
To find out where you are on your Data Governance journey, visit https://nicola-askham.scoreapp.com/
Don't forget to subscribe, and join me for next week's episode: Can you have Multiple Data Owners for a Data Set?

May 17, 2022 • 3min
How do a Data Governance and a Data Quality Framework relate?
In the eighth episode of The Data Governance Podcast, I clear up the confusion over whether you need both a Data Governance and a Data Quality Framework for your organisation and explain why you only need one.
To find out where you are on your Data Governance journey, visit https://nicola-askham.scoreapp.com/
Don't forget to subscribe, and join me for next week's episode: Who owns the Data in Reports and Dashboards?

May 10, 2022 • 5min
What are Critical Data Elements?
In the seventh episode of The Data Governance Podcast, I explain what Critical Data Elements are, and what data you might want to hold about them.
To find out where you are on your Data Governance journey, visit https://nicola-askham.scoreapp.com/
Don't forget to subscribe, and join me for next week's episode: How does a Data Governance and a Data Quality Framework relate?


