In this engaging interview, Sheena Fisher, a governance manager at East Anglia's Children's Hospices, shares her journey in information governance, focusing on data protection, stakeholder engagement, and building a culture of ownership among information asset owners. Discover practical strategies for fostering collaboration, overcoming objections, and elevating your influence as an information leader.
keywords
Data Governance, Information Asset Owners, Data Protection, Stakeholder Engagement, Healthcare Data, Data Privacy, Data Security, Leadership in Data, Data Culture, Data Management Best Practices
key topics
Data ownership and accountability in healthcare
Engagement strategies for information asset owners
Building a culture of data protection and trust
guest name
Sheena Fisher
Titles
Building Data Ownership: Sheena Fisher's Journey in Healthcare Governance
How to Engage Information Asset Owners Effectively
sound bites
"Ownership driven, not policy driven"
"Getting buy-in through risk and trust"
"From workshop to real change"
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Sheena Fisher and Data Governance in Healthcare
01:09 Sheena's Role and Core Challenges in Data Protection
02:53 Understanding the Role of Information Asset Owners
04:22 Initial Steps to Engage IAOs and Build Trust
06:33 Targeting Critical Data Areas and Overcoming Skepticism
08:07 Using Risk and Practicality to Land the Message
10:42 Organizing Effective Workshops for IAOs
12:35 Addressing Objections and Embedding Ownership
15:07 Innovative Engagement Techniques in Workshops
16:20 Results and Outcomes of Engagement Efforts
17:10 Sheena's Elevator Pitch and Personal Branding
18:09 Delivering a Powerful Elevator Pitch with Confidence
18:58 Investing in Personal Development and Growth
19:53 Quick Wins and Impact of Empower Program
20:44 How to Engage IAOs in One Month
21:32 Final Advice: Be Bold, Be Brave, Be Beautiful
resources
East Anglia's Children's Hospices - https://www.each.org.uk/
Data Protection Security Toolkit - https://www.privacy.org.uk/
guest links
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheena-fisher/
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