Episode OverviewUnlock the secrets to becoming a powerful public speaker and learn how to craft presentations that secure C-level funding for your data projects! Tune in to the latest episode of the CDO Matters Podcast, where Dr. Joe Perez shares invaluable tips and strategies for data leaders and practitioners. Discover how to captivate your audience, tell compelling stories, and present your ideas with confidence and clarity. Whether you're a seasoned CDO or an aspiring data leader, mastering these skills is essential for your success. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to elevate your public speaking game!Episode Links and ResourcesFollow Malcolm Hawker on LinkedInFollow Joe Perez on LinkedIn

Anjali Bansal, a leader in data culture and organizational transformation, joins Malcolm Hawker, an expert in data leadership, to dive into building a data-driven organization. They share insights from the CDOIQ Conference and humorously recount their first meeting. The conversation highlights the intersection of organizational and data culture, emphasizing collaboration as key to fostering real change. They explore success stories, like the contrast between Netflix and Blockbuster, and stress the importance of a proactive mindset towards data management.

Join ex-Gartner analysts Malcolm and Sanjeev as they simplify semantic layers and their role in data management. Explore transitioning to unstructured data, the shift to a probabilistic approach, and the importance of context in decision-making.

Guest Eddie Short shares insights on the journey from CDO to pursuing a Ph.D. He discusses leadership challenges, value quantification, tech initiatives, academic research on CDO impact, and the importance of communication for organizational success.

Joyce Myers, CDO of MTSI, shares insights on building a data function from scratch. Topics include leadership buy-in, stakeholder support, overcoming resistance to change, aligning with strategic plans, establishing metrics for company strategy, and driving business value through strategic foundations.

Jordan Morrow, a data and analytics expert, discusses the evolving roles in data teams for success in an AI-driven world. They cover topics like AI literacy, AI governance, CDO challenges, balancing data foundations, measuring data product usage, and embracing probabilistic thinking.

Exploring data-driven transformations in companies like Netflix, Tesla, and Uber. Shift from traditional to new channels for data leadership insights. Embracing change in data management and podcast growth. Aviation history, human-centered design, and data science evolution. Empowering data leaders through insights and reflections.

The podcast discusses leveraging product management in the evolving world of data and analytics, exploring data products, data mesh, transitioning to dynamic data structures, and the shift towards domain-specific models. Emphasizing the need for CDOs to adapt to an AI-driven world of insights.

Malcolm Hawker, the leading authority on MDM, shares insights on successful MDM implementation, including the importance of operational vs analytical MDM styles, agile MDM solutions, and the role of MDM as the connective tissue for modern organizations. The podcast also covers upcoming data events and conferences, emphasizing the need for clear business cases and breaking data silos for successful MDM outcomes.

Robert Hawker discusses practical data quality in a strategic and value-driven approach, highlighting its importance for data leaders in overcoming challenges. The conversation covers aligning data strategy with MDM initiatives, justifying investments in data quality, and leveraging AI to streamline rule codification.