Best Hailey Hastings Podcasts (2024)

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CDO Matters Ep. 52 | Building a CDO Function from Scratch 48:35

9d ago48:35

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Episode Overview While many CDO’s inherit large teams, it’s also common for CDO’s to be hired into a role with the expectation they will build a data and analytics function slowly over time. In this episode of the CDO Matters podcast, Joyce Myers, the CDO of Modern Technology Solutions Inc (MTSI), shares her insights on how she’s overcoming the man…

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CDO Matters Ep. 51 | Data Leadership and Next Gen Data Teams 49:48

23d ago49:48

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Episode Overview Jordan Morrow is a visionary thought leader and prolific author in the world of data and analytics, and on Episode #51 of the CDO Matters Podcast, he joins Malcolm to discuss data leadership and building a ‘next gen’ data team. In this engaging and provocative discussion, Jordan and Malcolm discuss the most important roles and resp…

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CDO Matters Ep. 50 | Data-Driven Reflections 43:55

1M ago43:55

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Episode Overview In the 50th episode of the CDO Matters podcast, host Malcolm Hawker delves into a data-driven examination of the podcast's journey. Conducting a thorough review of the past fifty episodes, he identifies notable patterns and insights. He carefully assesses achievements and identifies areas for improvement, covering a range of aspect…

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CDO Matters Ep. 49 | The Role of Product Management in the Evolution of a Data Function 56:01

2M ago56:01

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Episode Overview The explosion of LLMs and AI is causing a tectonic shift in the world of data and analytics, and on this episode of CDO Matters, Malcolm and Jon Cooke discuss how CDOs can leverage the discipline of product management to best capitalize on these massive changes. From data products, to the data mesh, and beyond – Malcolm and Jon enj…

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CDO Matters Ep. 48 |How to Successfully Implement MDM 51:01

2M ago51:01

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Episode Summary In an age of constant disruption and AI-enabled business transformation, Master Data Management (MDM) is a must-have capability that all businesses must embrace. In this episode of the CDO Matters podcast, the leading global authority on MDM, Malcolm Hawker, shares his insights on the four keys to successfully and quickly implementi…

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CDO Matters Ep. 47 | Practical Data Quality 45:27

3M ago45:27

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Episode Overview In this episode of the CDO Matters Podcast, Robert Hawker (no relation – at least none that we’re aware of!) joins for a discussion on Practical Data Quality – which is all a programmatic approach to data quality that focuses on business benefits, quick wins, and the highest priority challenges. Data quality issues are a major hind…

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CDO Matters Ep. 46 | Next Gen Semantic Layers 46:06

3M ago46:06

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Episode Overview In a world of exploding volumes of data, the ability to add the context needed to show the complex relationships that exist within and across datasets is of critical importance. Making the jump from data management to knowledge management is a key enabler of a next generation semantic layer, as described by Lulit Tesfaye, a Partner…

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CDO Matters Ep. 45 | Becoming AI Ready 44:37

4M ago44:37

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Episode Overview The ability of an organization to be more resilient to change, to be more flexible and adaptable, and to use data for decision making – are key traits of high-functioning companies. In this episode of the CDO Matters Podcast, Malcolm talks with Jason Foster, the CEO of Cynosure, about how CDO’s can become more ready for AI, or any …

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CDO Matters Ep. 44 | Data Management at Scale 49:40

4M ago49:40

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Episode Overview On this episode of the CDO Matters Podcast, Piethein Strengholt, author of the O’Reilly book ‘Data Management At Scale’, and current CDO of Microsoft Netherlands, shares his perspectives on a variety of emerging technology trends in the world of data, including the data fabric, data products, MDM, AI – and many others – even blockc…

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CDO Matters Ep. 43 | Practical AI and Data Science 46:31

4M ago46:31

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Episode Overview In this 43rd episode of the CDO Matters Podcast, Malcolm interviews Santona Tuli, a former Nuclear Physicist turned data scientist. Santona shares some provocative and actionable insights to data leaders looking to take a more practical approach to implementing AI and data science into their organizations. If you’re looking to show…

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CDO Matters Ep. 42 | Top Data Predictions for 2024 57:32

5M ago57:32

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Episode Overview Are you a data professional interested in better understanding what the top trends that could affect your work will be in 2024? What is the future of data products? How will AI influence data governance and data management? Malcolm covers these topics and many, many more as he shares his perspectives on the direction of the industr…

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CDO Matters Ep. 41 | A Chat with Microsoft Americas CDAO, Erik Zwiefel 1:00:20

5M ago1:00:20

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Episode Overview In this live episode of the CDO Matters Podcast, Malcolm welcomes Erik Zwiefel, the CDAO of Microsoft Americas. Malcolm and Erik go deep on many of the biggest topics front-of-mind for many CDOs today, including Artificial Intelligence – especially how CDOs can best position themselves and their organizations to be more AI ready, a…

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CDO Matters Ep. 40 | The Top Data Trends of 2023 55:06

6M ago55:06

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Episode Overview It’s the end of yet another incredibly busy and exciting year in the world of data and analytics, and CDOs looking for an energetic and entertaining perspective on the top trends of the year should put this episode at the top of their podcast playlist. From the growth of AI to the demise of the data mesh, Malcolm provides his persp…

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CDO Matters Ep. 39 | How to Create a Data Culture 46:29

6M ago46:29

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Episode Overview Many CDOs believe that transitioning their companies to a data-driven culture is the #1 roadblock to fulfilling their data strategies. In this episode of CDO Matters, Malcolm provides his insights on what behaviors and mindsets are needed from CDOs to model the culture they wish others outside the data and analytics function to emb…

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CDO Matters Ep. 38 | It’s Crunch Time for CDOs with Mark Stouse 50:39

7M ago50:39

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Episode Overview In this 38th episode of the CDO Matters Podcast, Malcolm interviews Mark Stouse, the Founder and CEO of Proof Analytics. An accomplished business leader with decades of experience in leading data science initiatives, Mark shares his perspectives on the growing frustration that many organizations are experiencing because of an inabi…

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CDO Matters Ep. 37 | Understanding and Navigating Change with Dan Everett 57:24

7M ago57:24

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Episode Overview: Many CDOs are hired with the expectation they’ll become the ‘Chief Change Agent’ for their companies – helping to transform old and outdated approaches to data and business management to more digital, efficient, and scalable ones. On this mission many CDOs will most certainly encounter resistance at every level, requiring a deeper…

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CDO Matters Ep. 36 | The Association with Wendy Turner-Williams 46:43

8M ago46:43

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Episode Overview: In the 36th episode of the CDO Matters Podcast, Malcolm speaks with Wendy Turner Williams, the ex-CDO of Tableau and VP of Data Strategy for Salesforce. A proven leader in the world of data and analytics, Wendy shares exciting details into her most recent venture, The Association: a community of data and AI practitioners dedicated…

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CDO Matters Ep. 35 | Speaking the Language of Business and Data with Veronika Durgin 43:17

8M ago43:17

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Episode Overview: In the 35th episode of the CDO Matters Podcast, Malcolm speaks to Veronika Durgin, the VP of Data with Saks. As a data leader with more of a technical background, Veronika shares her insights on how she's applied the '30% rule' to learn the foreign language of business - a critical key to her success in data leadership. Throughout…

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CDO Matters Ep. 34 | Modern Data Leadership 50:24

9M ago50:24

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Episode Overview: We live in a world of constant change and massive technical and social disruption, yet the way we manage data has largely remained the same.  A continued focus on the same old and tired approaches to data management are no longer serving the needs of data leaders and they must be revisited.  In this episode of the CDO Matters podc…

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CDO Matters Ep. 33 | What CDOs Need to Know about Data Engineers with Joe Reis 54:43

9M ago54:43

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Episode Overview Data Engineers play a critical role in enabling the success of any data and analytics function. In this episode of the CDO Matters Podcast, Malcolm interviews Joe Reis, the co-author of the bestselling O’Reilly book, “Fundamentals of Data Engineering”. In the discussion, Joe gives a sneak peek into the minds of data engineers and w…

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CDO Matters Ep. 32 | Value Engineering 46:15

10M ago46:15

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Episode Summary: Data leaders have long been challenged by the need to make a tangible connection between investments in data and quantifiable business outcomes.  Value Engineering is an evolving competency that CDO’s can integrate into their organizations to solve for this mission-critical need.  In this episode, Laurence Young shares his insights…

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CDO Matters Ep. 31 | Are CDOs Set Up to Fail? 43:28

10M ago43:28

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Episode Overview: While the CDO role gains prominence and importance across most organizations, many CDOs are set up to fail from poorly defined roles, a lack of trust, and an insufficient focus on business outcomes. In this 31st episode of the CDO Matters Podcast, Malcolm interviews Allison Sagraves, the founding CDO of M&T Bank, to ask why so man…

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CDO Matters Ep. 30 | AI and Data Literacy 48:13

11M ago48:13

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Episode Overview In this 30th episode of the CDO Matter Podcast, Malcolm has an inspired exchange with the ‘Dean of Big Data,’ Bill Schmarzo. Bill is an accomplished author, teacher, and C-level executive with a depth of knowledge in building and running large-scale data operations in service of some of the biggest companies in the world. In the di…

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CDO Matters Ep. 29 | People and Data 44:08

11M ago44:08

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Episode Overview In this 29th episode of the CDO Matter podcast, Malcolm has an engaging conversation with a long-established thought leader and noted author in the data and analytics space, Tom Redman. Malcolm and Tom discuss Tom’s recently published book, ‘People and Data,’ where Tom shares his thoughts on the necessity of engaging data consumers…

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CDO Matters Ep. 28 | Data Products 52:57

11M ago52:57

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Episode Summary Unleashing the power of Data Products, and transforming CDOs into Product Visionaries. In this the 28th episode of the CDO Matters podcast, Malcolm explores the topic of Data Products and what CDO’s should know about them. Malcolm taps his expertise as a prior Chief Product Officer to explore the differences between data products as…

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CDO Matters Ep. 27 | Keys to CDO Success with Renée Lahti 46:18

12M ago46:18

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Episode Overview Wouldn’t it be great to have a playbook for how to be an effective data leader? In this episode of CDO Matters, Malcolm has an in-depth conversation with an extremely successful IT and data leader, Renée B. Lahti. With CIO experience spanning multiple industries for some of the best-known brands on the planet — including SC Johnson…

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CDO Matters Ep. 26 | Next-Gen Graph Technology with Doug Kimball 36:13

1y ago36:13

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Episode Overview Today, enterprise data is not only exponentially growing in volume, but in sheer complexity. And how can today’s data leaders extract value if they are unsure where to even start? In the latest episode of the CDO Matters Podcast, host Malcolm Hawker sits down with Ontotext Chief Marketing Officer Doug Kimball to discuss the wide-ra…

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CDO Matters Ep. 25 | Taking the Product Management Approach with Bethany Lyons 49:23

1y ago49:23

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As companies grow, they often hire dedicated product managers to oversee all the planning, development and launching a product. Business leaders recognize that this is a critical need and expect products to be managed holistically from ideation to development — so why don’t more companies take that same approach when solving enterprise-wide problem…

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CDO Matters Ep. 24 | How Data Happened with Chris Wiggins (Chief Data Scientist for the NY Times) 45:21

1y ago45:21

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As we get carried away with modern data trends and new technical developments, it's easy to forget the rich history behind computable data and analytics dating as far back as World War II in the 1940s. Luckily, we have a data historian to remind us! Host Malcolm Hawker sits down with NY Times Chief Data Scientist (CDS) Chris Wiggins to chat about h…

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CDO Matters Ep. 23 | Key Takeaways from the Gartner Data & Analytics Summit [Live Show - from March 2023] 59:47

1y ago59:47

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Who better to discuss an annual Gartner data summit than a former Gartner analyst himself? Host and former Garter analyst, Malcolm Hawker, sits down with Profisee's Director of Digital Marketing, Ben Bourgeois, to talk about his experiences and key takeaways after attending this year's Gartner Data & Analytics Summit. Other topics of discussion inc…

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CDO Matters Ep. 22 | Data Fabric Demystified 54:30

1y ago54:30

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ChatGPT. Composable data and analytics. Connected governance. The data fabric. These are all hot trends and much-hyped tools and frameworks in 2023. But one of the challenges with “bleeding-edge” technologies is a lack of a clear definition — much less a clear guide on how to take advantage of these nascent tools. Good thing we have a former Gartne…

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CDO Matters Ep. 21 | Data Leaders Unplugged: Getting to Know Malcolm with Samir Sharma 1:16:21

1y ago1:16:21

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Acquiring expertise in any field is a tool that is sharpened over time, not overnight. This is especially true for the complex world of data and analytics. It takes drive, passion and experience to become a credible data leader. For this episode, Malcolm joins datazuum CEO and Founder, Samir Sharma, on the Data Strategy Show podcast to answer perso…

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CDO Matters Ep. 20 | Happy Hour with Scott Taylor 51:32

1+ y ago51:32

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What happens when you get two modern data experts in a room to talk shop over a beer? Let’s find out! In celebration of the 20th episode of the podcast, Malcolm sits down again with the guest who kicked things off on Episode 1 of the CDO Matters podcast, Scott Taylor (aka. The Data Whisperer). Malcolm hosted Scott for a casual chat in his Florida h…

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CDO Matters Ep. 19 | Finding and Retaining Data Talent with Kyle Winterbottom 46:33

1+ y ago46:33

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Episode Overview There’s a well-known saying: “Teamwork makes the dream work.” Despite there being some truth behind that, the dream can’t become a reality without the right team. This is especially true when recruiting and staffing skilled professionals for your enterprise’s data organization. In this episode, Malcolm interviews Kyle Winterbottom,…

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CDO Matters Ep. 18 | When Data Is Your Product with Saleem Khan 42:11

1+ y ago42:11

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As an expert in your field, you need to approach your work from every perspective. If a medical doctor can deliver a particular diagnosis for a patient, then they should also be able to do the same for themself. The same principle applies to data organizations and how they approach their own enterprise data. As a CDO, if your internal customers mus…

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CDO Matters Ep. 17 | Data vs. Analytics [Live Show - From Jan 2023] 59:27

1+ y ago59:27

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When it’s time to make a big decision, it’s always great to get a second opinion! This is especially true when a major business decision comes your way. When it comes to something as foundational for your business as your enterprise data, it’s best to consult the experts. Growing your business starts with an effective data strategy. But what if you…

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CDO Matters Ep. 16 | The Death of the Single Version of the Truth with Jeff Jonas 50:40

1+ y ago50:40

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The truth isn’t always black and white. Sometimes, it requires more context and background when attributed to different scenarios and situations. The same can be said about your data and whether a “single version of the truth” can be properly applied to multiple use cases for your business. In this episode, Malcolm interviews Jeff Jonas, the Founde…

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CDO Matters Ep. 15 | Why CDOs Should Treat Data as a Product with Rishabh Dhingra 55:48

1+ y ago55:48

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For CDOs to be successful today, they need to think more like a product manager. After all, product managers are responsible for every facet of their product. They determine which customer needs their products fulfill and define what success looks like for their product. And they’re ultimately responsible for reporting that performance to executive…

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CDO Matters Ep. 14 | MVP Data Strategy for CDOs 44:55

1+ y ago44:55

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First impressions are everything. As a brand-new CDO, it is important to hit the ground running with a data strategy that pinpoints key use cases and quickly delivers value within an organization. In our 14th episode, Malcolm shares his perspectives on the top deliverable for most CDOs: the definition and execution of a corporate data strategy. He …

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CDO Matters Ep. 13 | The Journey to Thought Leadership with Anthony Algmin 43:17

1+ y ago43:17

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Curiosity can lead you to unlikely places. For Malcolm Hawker, a simple curiosity about enterprise data led to a lasting career as an expert in the field and a thought leadership figure in the data and analytics space. Malcolm is interviewed by Anthony Algmin on the Data Leadership Lessons podcast to discuss his personal journey to becoming a thoug…

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CDO Matters Ep. 12 | Becoming a CDO with Justin Magruder 38:47

1+ y ago38:47

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Do you have what it takes to be a Chief Data Officer (CDO) in today’s business landscape? On the latest episode of the CDO Matters Podcast, Profisee Head of Data Strategy and former Gartner Analyst Malcolm interviews Justin Magruder, the CDO of SAIC Corporation. The conversation begins with a focus on his role as CDO as well as some of the major ch…

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CDO Matters Ep. 11 | Modernize Your Data Strategy with Samir Sharma 43:59

1+ y ago43:59

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Our understanding of data and its role within a business isn’t the same as it was 20 years ago. As data leaders embark on a modern data strategy, it is important continually adapt to change while operating with agility. Malcolm interviews Samir Sharma, the CEO and Founder of datazuum, a data strategy and analytics consulting firm. Samir and Malcolm…

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CDO Matters Ep. 10 | Are In-Person Conferences Dead in 2022? 35:00

1+ y ago35:00

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The world changed in March 2020. Public events and social gatherings took a backseat. As we recover from the pandemic over two years later, are we ready to attend large in-person conferences? In this special 10th episode of CDO Matters, Malcolm becomes his own guest and takes a look into the future of in-person conferences through the lens of his e…

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CDO Matters Ep. 09 | Disrupting Data Governance with Laura Madsen 36:50

1+ y ago36:50

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The data space isn’t what it was 20 years ago. As enterprises change the way they conduct business, we should also change our traditional approaches to data governance. In his latest discussion, Profisee Head of Data Strategy Malcolm Hawker talks with Moxy Analytics CEO Laura Madsen to dive deeply into the topic of data governance and discuss Laura…

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CDO Matters Ep. 08 | Be More Social & Less Technical with Dr. Juan Sequeda 37:51

1+ y ago37:51

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When it comes to leading a successful business, it is crucial to remain data-driven. But being overly technical in your approach can often take away from the social needs of your enterprise. Malcolm and Dr. Juan Sequeda focus primarily on four key topics: data as a product, the data mesh phenomenon, why data leaders are incorrectly focused on techn…

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CDO Matters Ep. 07 | Digital Transformation through Human Centered Design with Dr. Cheryl Flink 35:36

1+ y ago35:36

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Successful companies don’t just withstand disruption, they find ways to innovate throughout technological change. In this episode of CDO Matters, Malcolm interviews Dr. Cheryl Flink, an author and noted researcher in the field of human-centered design and social psychology. Dr. Flink shares insights from her upcoming book, “Doing Well and Doing Goo…

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CDO Matters Ep. 06 | The Value of Understanding Business Processes with John Moran 25:06

2y ago25:06

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It is one thing to adopt a data function for your organization, but it is another to build an entire culture around it! Data governance is an efficient way to standardize your critical data, but what if it enabled you to further grow your business? In this episode of CDO Matters, Malcolm interviews John Moran, the Director of Enterprise Data Govern…

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CDO Matters Ep. 05 | The Business Value of Data with Doug Laney 37:43

2y ago37:43

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Your critical enterprise data should serve as a foundation for your business providing significant business value. So why not leverage this data for EVERYTHING it is worth? In this episode of CDO Matters, Malcolm sits down with West Monroe’s Data & Analytics Strategy Innovation Fellow, former Gartner analyst and best-selling author Doug Laney to di…

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CDO Matters Ep. 04 | Insights from the 2022 CDOIQ Conference with Sanjeev Mohan 36:49

2y ago36:49

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When it comes to becoming an expert in the data space, it is important to discuss hot data topics with your peers and network with other professionals. For that reason, it is crucial for CDOs to strongly consider attending events like these! In this episode of CDO Matters, Malcolm interviews Sanjeev Mohan.  Sanjeev is a fellow former Gartner data a…

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CDO Matters Ep. 03 | Women in Tech & the Gender Gap with Cory Munchbach 34:39

2y ago34:39

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The first step to overcoming an obstacle or barrier is admitting the problem and building a base from which to grow. For women in data and technology, it is understanding the potential for change in which the gender gap continues to close. In this episode of CDO Matters, Malcolm interviews the President and COO of BlueConic, Cory Munchbach. Cory is…

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