The Fuss About Data Governance Disruption

04/22/25 • 30 min

A recent CDO Magazine article begins, "Data governance, as it is currently practiced, is failing. Despite being positioned as essential for data quality, regulatory compliance, and strategic decision-making, data governance often falls short." In this episode we continue our exploration of how and why Data Governance isn't working out so well for most companies. We'll also check in on Todd Corporate as his confirmation hearing for Secretary of Data continues.

John and Mark are joined by Laura Madsen, author of Disrupting Data Governance. The idiot light is flashing. Do you see it? Does leadership know what to do about it? Do you?

Chapters:

00:00 – Open & Introduction; 05:47 – Monologue; 08:31 – Laura Madsen; 25:58 – Dispatches from Rock Bottom; 28:04 – Audio Rorschach Test; 29:27 – Recap & Close

John and Mark are joined by Laura Madsen, author of Disrupting Data Governance. The idiot light is flashing. Do you see it? Does leadership know what to do about it? Do you?

Chapters:

00:00 – Open & Introduction; 05:47 – Monologue; 08:31 – Laura Madsen; 25:58 – Dispatches from Rock Bottom; 28:04 – Audio Rorschach Test; 29:27 – Recap & Close

Previous Episode

The Fuss About Data Governance, Now What

Would anybody disagree that Data Governance isn't working out the way we had all hoped? Yes, we've seen successes, but for the most part it's been like trying to throw an angel food cake under water. As long as you're pushing there's movement. As soon as you stop everything falls away. This episode is the first in a three part series that takes a hard look at Data Governance. We are honored to welcome Gwen Thomas, one of the pioneers of the field to join us at Rock Bottom.

Returning this season are the Rock Bottom Players: Evan Goldt, Kasey Griffin, Johnathan Whited, Pam Ladley, and Karen Cooper.

Chapters:

00:00 - Open & Introduction; 06:21 - Monologue; 09:47 - Gwen Thomas; 30:30 - Dispatches; 32:48 - Recap & Close