Owning the Data Conversation: Leadership, Governance, & the future of Accountability | Lazola Ndamase
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In this debut episode of Let’s Talk Data, Lebogang Langa sits down with Lazola Ndamase to unpack the evolving role of the Chief Data Officer, the critical importance of data governance, and what it takes to implement Generative AI in organisations. From overcoming legacy mindsets to imbedding data into strategic decision making, this episode explores how businesses can move from reactive data management to proactive innovation. Discover why strong data leadership is more relevant than ever, and what it means to data into impact.
Chapters
- 02:15 Distinguishing Genuine Cultural Transformation from Surface-Level Changes
- 05:31 Unintended Consequences of Leaning Harder into AI for Productivity
- 08:18 Ensuring a Lasting Cultural Shift towards Data and AI
- 11:38 The Importance of Governance and Ethics in AI Initiatives
- 14:19 Addressing the Gap in Data and AI Leadership Roles
- 18:10 Guidance and Support for CDOs
- 20:58 Proving the Strategic Value of Data and AI Initiatives
- 26:31 The Confusion around CDO and Chief AI Roles
- 29:49 Developing Locally Relevant AI Solutions in Africa
- 34:01 Data Governance as an engine for Trust, Growth, and Collaboration
- 38:13 Elevating Stewardship and Decision Rights in Everyday Practice
- 41:50 Advice for Data Architects and Engineers Implementing Governance
- 46:41 Ownership of Data Quality
- 50:17 Managing Complexity of Governance across ML Lifecycle Stages
- 52:44 Lazola's' Motivation in the field of Data
- 54:51 The Importance of Attitude in Hiring for Tech Roles
- 56:58 An Uncomfortable Truth about Generative AI Adoption
