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Stop Talking About Data Governance and Just Start Doing It! with Nicola Askham, this week on Catalog & Cocktails: The Honest No-BS Data Podcast! Why does data governance seem like all talk and no action? In this episode, Nicola Askham, The Data Governance Coach, joins us to break down the barriers to effective data governance. Learn why it’s essential for AI readiness, how to make the case for it in your organization, and practical steps to get started—even with just a spreadsheet. Tune in for honest, actionable advice on turning talk into tangible results.

My latest article on this beautiful Thanksgiving week. Excerpt: "What might Tisquantum, the indigenous entrepreneur – in the original sense of that word, to undertake or begin something – who founded our Thanksgiving tradition four centuries ago, say on our current moment? What might this early sojourner between continents, cultures, languages, political systems, language, and even technologies advise us on civilizational fusion, artificial intelligence, and the urgent need for a new ethos to organize ourselves? From the global to the “planetary” This third de-centering, the authors argue, is certainly revolutionizing our understanding of the systems of life and geology as they combine into one, and as we humans figure out just how we adapt and adopt. Now, they continue in the second dimension of this book, our knowledge is compelling us to reexamine just how to run things. In short, they argue, we need a new “planetary OS” (my term not theirs.) For starters, the governance model they advocate demands a shift in our perspective from global issues, still largely seen through the lens of national interests, to truly "planetary" issues that require a holistic approach. This includes redefining political representation to include non-human entities and systems, reflecting a deeper understanding of humanity's embeddedness within the Earth's systems. “The vision we put forth will no doubt be dismissed by some as madly ambitious, if not unhinged and perilous – thoughts we have at times shared,” Blake and Gilman write. But visions always begin with unique insights, whether they be those of Tisquantum or the entrepreneurs remaking the planet and improving life today – by those who break patterns of old ways of thinking and behaving, as my friend Mike Maples, Jr so effectively argued in his recent new book, "Pattern Breakers". Or as Steven Pinker has argued in another game-changing book, "Enlightenment Now", innovation, driven by human ingenuity and rationality, has historically improved lives and will continue to do so. I share Pinker’s optimism about the future, and Blake and Gilman’s vision of what it might look like. It’s up to us to create it. "Children of a Modest Star" is not a blueprint. It’s not a roadmap. But it is a first rough draft of ideas and concepts we should all be pondering. This is hardly the end of this planetary discussion. But it is a modest beginning. We need to stretch our imaginations and this book certainly does that.

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This week on Catalog & Cocktails: The Honest No-BS Data Podcast, we had the pleasure of talking with Ethan Mollick, Associate Professor at The Wharton School School of the University of Pennsylvania, about the agency we have over how AI is used, managing AI, and the phases of AI adoption. 👉 Listen to the full episode here: https://hubs.li/Q02Z9Q210 💻 Enhance your listening experience with C&C chat: https://hubs.li/Q02Z9Pp10 🍸 We are taking a break next week but stay tuned for our next guest announcement!

We Have Agency Over AI with Ethan Mollick, this week on Catalog & Cocktails: The Honest No-BS Data Podcast! Ethan Mollick, Associate Professor at the The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, unpacks into how we can shape the future of AI. Ethan discusses why organizations need to rethink their approach to AI adoption, the importance of disciplined experimentation, and how imagination—not just technology—will unlock AI’s true potential. From understanding the psychology of LLMs to embracing R&D as an everyday practice, Ethan shares practical advice for making AI work for you, not the other way around.

We’re excited to be sponsoring Databricks #DataAISummit in Atlanta on December 5th! 🚀 This event will dive into the latest advancements in AI and data, with sessions on AI-powered insights, governance, and scalable data platforms. Whether you’re just starting out or an industry veteran, there’s something for everyone. Come meet us at booth #11 and see data.world’s enterprise data catalog in action. 🌟 Don’t miss out on the conversation! Register now: https://dbricks.co/3T3qimh

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If you're implementing Snowflake, it's just as important to set up governance policies at the same time. We've done the research, and compiled the most effective strategies for implementing data governance with Snowflake. In this post, we cover key governance features, best practices, and how to best enhance governance in Snowflake environments. Read on in our latest blog post by Liz Elfman: https://hubs.li/Q02YwB6g0