CDO Matters Podcast

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.

Exploring next gen semantic layers and their value in driving improved search, analytics, and generative AI. Discussions on the evolution of semantic layers, challenges of integrating operational and analytical data stores, benefits in data architecture and supply chain transparency. Insights on product passports, metadata alignment, and global data ecosystems for mutual benefit.

In this episode, Malcolm and Jason discuss the importance of CDO's being AI ready and taking a holistic approach to change resilience. Topics include leveraging data for decision making, the value of design thinking, and commercial focus. They also explore AI readiness, large language models for innovation, product-oriented thinking, and maximizing data value in business. Strategies for building a change-resistant organization are also highlighted.