Inside Applied Data Governance: Expert Perspectives from the ADGP Program Episode 5: Policies, Standards, and Risk Management in Practice with Jimm Johnson

Welcome to Inside Applied Data Governance, a DATAVERSITY Talks podcast where we explore the practical realities of data governance with the experts who helped build the Applied Data Governance Practitioner (ADGP) certification. In this episode, we speak with Jimm Johnson about the role policies, standards, and risk management play in effective data governance programs. Jimm discusses why governance is most successful when it proactively addresses risk, how organizations can develop policies that influence behavior, and the importance of accountability in transforming governance from documentation into everyday practice. Discover how these foundational elements help organizations build trust, consistency, and resilience in their data environments. Connect with Jimm Johnson on LinkedIn  Learn more about the Applied Data Governance Practitioner (ADGP) Certification  Buy the ADG BoK  Take the Training  Schedule Your Exam  Never miss an episode – subscribe to the DATAVERSITY weekly newsletter. Interested in being a guest?