VIDEO | Prodago Founder: Start From the Business Objective

(US and Canada) Mario Cantin, Prodago Founder and Chief Data Strategist, speaks with Robert Lutton, Sandhill Consultants Vice President, in a video interview about how to start a data governance program, the key items of a data strategy, and the future of artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Cantin advises organizations to follow these five steps when starting their data governance and management programs:

Start from the business objective. Implement key pieces that demonstrate value and build on them.

1. Focus on the most critical data-related project in the organization.
2. Inject governance, even if it is preliminary governance capability.
3. Demonstrate how what's being done is aligned with capability and build transparency.
4. Ensure newly created business terms are defined in the glossary.

Regarding the essential items a CDO should focus on while creating or updating a data strategy, Cantin shares that data strategies generally focus on the target. He explains that CDOs must understand that creating a data strategy is a transformation challenge. The real sell is not the target but the path. The buy-in is about the processes, responsibilities, and roles required to move forward. Cantin urges CDOs to transform one process at a time.

When asked about the future of artificial intelligence and machine learning, Cantin notes that all organizations will dive into AI. He stresses that organizations need to build internal capabilities and align with new laws and regulations.

According to Cantin, organizations also must demonstrate that they can manage risk. He emphasizes that organizations need to address risk management capabilities quickly because failing to do so will seriously challenge their ability to implement AI.

CDO Magazine appreciates Mario Cantin for sharing his insights and data success stories with our global community.

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