Hub & Spoken: Data | Analytics | Chief Data Officer | CDO | Data Strategy

The original data podcast. The Hub and Spoken podcast is a series of fascinating discussions with today's top data and business leaders from across the business world. The conversations explore how to add most value to organisations through the use of data and analytics, and how best to organise yourself to achieve that value. It talks about how to define and deliver data strategy, and the best way to return business value.

Hub & Spoken: Data | Analytics | Chief Data Officer | CDO | Data Strategy is a technology podcast hosted by Cynozure, with 100 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Cynozure hosts Hub & Spoken: Data | Analytics | Chief Data Officer | CDO | Data Strategy, a technology show with 100 episodes published.

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  Episode #267

  Getting the foundations right: Building responsible AI that delivers real value

  Oct 1, 202633 min

  AI might be moving quickly, but moving quickly without the right foundations can create more problems than it solves. In this episode of Hub & Spoken, Jason Foster, CEO & Founder of Cynozure, is joined by Judy Howarth, Director of Data and AI at the Law Society, to explore how a 200-year-old institution is approaching data and AI while staying true to its purpose. Judy shares why trusted, well-governed data has to come before ambitious AI adoption. She explains how the Law Society is balancing enthusiasm for new technology with responsible implementation and the importance of keeping human oversight at the heart of its use. They also discuss how to give people the skills and confidence to use AI effectively, particularly when appetite across the organisation is high and there are plenty of opportunities to pursue. The conversation explores where value is already emerging, from removing time-consuming manual tasks to creating more tailored AI tools that could improve how the organisation serves its members. Judy also shares her perspective on leadership and why different experiences and backgrounds matter when building strong data and technology teams.

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  How to build an organisation that can keep adapting

  Sep 3, 202641 min

  Most organisations were built for a world that no longer exists. Traditional structures were designed around hierarchy, control and clearly defined responsibilities. But today's knowledge based organisations operate differently. People are expected to spot problems, connect information across teams and make decisions at speed. And AI is accelerating that shift even further. In this episode of Hub & Spoken, Jason Foster, CEO & Founder of Cynozure, is joined by Andros Payne, Founder and Managing Partner of Humatica and organisational transformation specialist, to explore what makes an organisation genuinely adaptable. They discuss: Why leadership needs to move from solving problems to enabling others to solve them Why trust is fundamental to an organisation's ability to respond to change How data and transparency help people recognise and act on the signals around them. The conversation also turns to AI and the fundamental impact it could have on knowledge work, organisational structures and the role of leaders themselves. A timely conversation about building organisations that can respond, adapt and keep moving as the world around them changes.

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  Episode #264

  Making AI Work: From Business Value to Human Trust

  Aug 20, 202641 min

  AI may be advancing at extraordinary speed, but making it work inside an organisation is about far more than the technology. In this episode of Hub & Spoken, Jason Foster, CEO & Founder of Cynozure, is joined by Alex Sidgreaves, Chief Data Officer at Zurich Insurance, to explore how leaders can move from AI experimentation towards meaningful business value - while bringing their people with them. They discuss why organisations need to start with the problem, not the technology, and why the businesses that succeed won't necessarily be those using the most AI, but those putting it in the right places. The conversation also tackles one of the harder questions surrounding AI: trust. From employees being asked to work differently without knowing exactly what the future looks like, to customers wanting human empathy at critical moments, successful adoption depends on understanding where technology helps and where human judgement and connection still matter. Jason and Alex explore the role of leadership, governance, skills and culture in making that happen, and why middle managers could ultimately determine whether AI transformation succeeds or fails.

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  Episode #263

  What really shapes great leaders in the age of AI

  Aug 6, 202638 min

  Leadership is often shaped long before someone reaches the boardroom. In this episode of Hub & Spoken, Jason Foster, CEO & Founder of Cynozure, is joined by Kate Boyle, AI, data and technology leader, to explore the experiences that define great leadership. From starting work at 16 and building a career across financial services and the public sector, to leading data and AI transformation, Kate shares the personal and professional lessons that have shaped her approach to leading people. The conversation explores resilience, empathy, workplace culture and why striving for perfection often holds leaders back. Kate also reflects on how organisations can better develop future leaders, the importance of creating environments where people can thrive, and why understanding people is just as important as understanding technology. They also discuss one of the biggest leadership challenges today: balancing the excitement around AI with the responsibility to implement it safely. From governance and data quality to realistic expectations, Kate explains why strong leadership will determine whether organisations realise AI's potential or simply chase the latest trend.

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  Episode #262

  As AI gets smarter, what makes humans more valuable?

  Jul 23, 202644 min

  As AI becomes more capable, the question for leaders is no longer what technology can do, but what people should do. In this episode of Hub & Spoken, Jason Foster, CEO & Founder of Cynozure, is joined by Ollie Pickup, Human Work Evolution Storyteller, to explore how organisations can embrace AI without losing the qualities that make people indispensable. Together, they discuss why removing every ounce of friction from work may come at a cost, whether businesses are unintentionally cutting off the next generation of talent, and why trust, judgement and human connection will become increasingly valuable in an AI-driven world. The conversation explores the changing role of education, the impact of AI on graduate opportunities, and the responsibility organisations have to develop future leaders rather than simply automate entry-level work. Ollie also shares his framework of the "Seven Cs" - the human capabilities he believes will matter most as machines become more intelligent - from curiosity and creativity to communication, compassion and critical thinking. This is a thoughtful discussion about balancing technological progress with human potential, and how leaders can ensure AI strengthens organisations without diminishing the people who power them.

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