Episode 16 - Unlocking Business Value with Data Governance with Martin Soley

About this episode

In this episode, Martin Soley discusses the importance of data governance in unlocking business value and the challenges organizations face.

In this episode of the Lead with Data podcast, I sit down with Martin Soley to talk data governance and unlocking business value. We discuss the complexities and challenges organisations face, the importance of aligning governance with business strategy and the evolving role of data governance leaders. Martin shares insights on the importance of engaging with business owners and where using technology can improve data quality. The conversation highlights the need to understand business drivers to show the value of data governance and why you can’t afford not to do this. Key Takeaways Data governance can often feel like a box-ticking exercise Organisations face various challenges in data quality and governance Common mistakes include lack of buy-in and misalignment with business goals Data governance should be part of the business culture Effective governance is about turning data into actionable knowledge Engaging with business owners is crucial for data insights Technology can help automate data quality processes Communication skills are essential for governance leaders The future of data governance will require more business literacy

People in this episode

Host: Konnexus

Guest: Martin Soley

Topics covered

• data governance
• business value
• data quality
• business strategy
• technology
• leadership

Keywords

• data governance
• business value
• data quality
• technology
• business strategy
• leadership
• communication skills

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Konnexus

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