

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.
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Nov 19, 2024 • 26min
AI and Data Governance Interview with Vipul Parmar
Vipul Parmar, Global Head of Data Management at WPP, explores the intersection of AI and data governance. He shares his unexpected journey into this field and highlights a critical 2015 cyber breach that underscores the importance of data accuracy for safety. Vipul argues AI should enhance governance, discussing the necessity of high-quality training data to prevent biases. He advocates for AI as a tool for augmenting roles, not replacing them, and emphasizes the need for organizations to promote experimentation while maintaining robust guardrails.

Nov 12, 2024 • 4min
What is Metadata?
Welcome to The Data Governance Podcast with me, Nicola Askham.
To kick off season 9, I want to discuss something I get asked an awful lot and that is, what is Metadata?
To find out where you are on your Data Governance journey, visit https://nicola-askham.scoreapp.com/

Oct 29, 2024 • 19min
Data Risks with Heather Wade
Welcome to The Data Governance Podcast with me, Nicola Askham.
This is our final episode in this season and to finish off, I think we're going to do it in great style, because I am interviewing the amazing Heather Wade.
To find out where you are on your Data Governance journey, visit https://nicola-askham.scoreapp.com/

Oct 22, 2024 • 4min
Why can't Data Stewards be accountable?
Welcome to The Data Governance Podcast with me, Nicola Askham.
This week is a bitesize episode where I'm going to answer the question; Why can't Data Stewards be accountable?
To find out where you are on your Data Governance journey, visit https://nicola-askham.scoreapp.com/

Oct 15, 2024 • 17min
A Data Governance Interview with Di Elvers
Welcome to The Data Governance Podcast with me, Nicola Askham.
This week in Episode 10 I share an exclusive data governance interview with Di Elvers, Data Governance Standards Director at AstraZeneca. Di's passion and enthusiasm for all things Data Governance is just amazing and comes through during this interview which I'm sure you'll enjoy.
To find out where you are on your Data Governance journey, visit https://nicola-askham.scoreapp.com/

Oct 8, 2024 • 4min
Are Data Governance and Data Science Related?
Welcome to The Data Governance Podcast with me, Nicola Askham.
This week in Episode 9 I explain whether Data Governance and Data Science are related. Listen to find out whether the two roles intertwine!
To find out where you are on your Data Governance journey, visit https://nicola-askham.scoreapp.com/

Oct 1, 2024 • 22min
A Data Governance Interview - With Dennis Kessler
Welcome to The Data Governance Podcast with me, Nicola Askham.
This week in Episode 8 I had a great catch up with Dennis Kessler, who shared some real gems of wisdom. I’m excited to bring this conversation to you all—it's one you won't want to miss!
To find out where you are on your Data Governance journey, visit https://nicola-askham.scoreapp.com/

Sep 24, 2024 • 21min
A Data Governance interview with Or Zabludowski
Welcome to The Data Governance Podcast with me, Nicola Askham.
This week for Episode 7 I share an exclusive Data Governance interview with Or Zabludowski, CEO and co-founder of Flexor.
To find out where you are on your Data Governance journey, visit https://nicola-askham.scoreapp.com/

Sep 17, 2024 • 25min
Data Governance and the AI Act - with Jeannette Gorzala
Welcome to The Data Governance Podcast with me, Nicola Askham.
Join me in Season 8 Episode 6 where guest Jeannette Gorzala shares insights into Data Governance and the AI Act.
To find out where you are on your Data Governance journey, visit https://nicola-askham.scoreapp.com/

Sep 10, 2024 • 5min
How does Data Governance help me make better business decisions?
Discover how effective Data Governance transforms business decision-making. Learn how quality data availability boosts stakeholder confidence and leads to more informed choices. Uncover the essential role governance plays in ensuring data integrity and facilitating better strategic outcomes.


