Nicola Askham

Nicola Askham

Known as The Data Governance Coach, Nicola helps organisations understand and manage their data better. For almost two decades she’s helped corporates to reduce costs, inefficiencies and to remain competitive. Typically, people turn to her because their data is a mess and they need help unravelling it.

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The Relationship Between Data Governance and Da...

We often talk about Data Governance and Data Quality in the same breath. This can lead to confusion, with some people...

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Your Executives Need to Hear This Before Your N...

AI conversations are happening in most organizations right now, and if you work in data governance, you're probably r...

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Silent Disability and Inclusivity in The Workplace

Did you know, that last week was Deaf Awareness Week? In honor of this brilliant initiative to raise awareness about ...

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Defining Data Definitions and How to Write Them

Have you ever stopped to wonder what a "data definition" actually is? It's one of those terms that we often toss arou...

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How the Grinch (Didn’t!) Steal Data Governance ...

Once upon a time, in a bustling company preparing for the festive season, there was a looming threat – the Data Gover...

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What Problems Do Data Governance Councils and D...

Data Governance councils and domain forums are often seen as just ‘talking shops’; all discussion, no action. But whe...

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Who is Responsible for Drafting Data Definitions?

Good data definitions are essential. I can’t emphasize enough that without them, you’ll lack clarity and accuracy, an...

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How To Identify The Right Data Owners?

One of the items on my free Data Governance Checklist is “Define roles and assign responsibilities”. Now that is a ge...

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Data Governance Interview with Marti Smith

An intro to Marti! Marti Smith, CDMP Associate, is an experienced Data Governance professional with a proven track re...

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