April 16, 2026 @ 4-5PM PST (Register here)
Presented By: Robert Seiner
Robert S. Seiner is a recognized leader in data governance and the author of the Non-Invasive Data Governance®
(NIDG) approach and book series, his most recent effort – The Data Catalyst3 (Cubed) was published earlier this
year. As President and Principal of KIK Consulting and Educational Services, he has helped organizations worldwide formalize accountability for data without disrupting existing responsibilities. Bob is adjunct faculty at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) in their Chief Data & AI Officer (CDAIO) program. Through consulting, speaking, and education, he focuses on helping organizations build trust in data, support responsible AI, and connect governance, change management, and data fluency to improve business decision making.
Abstract
A presentation from Robert (Bob) S. Seiner – KIK Consulting & Educational Services
For years, data governance has lived under a cloud of resistance – perceived as bureaucracy, slowdown, or
“corporate medicine.” But in the era of AI, trust, transparency, and accountability are no longer optional.
They’re accelerators. In this session, Robert S. Seiner introduces a new, energizing narrative for governance
and unveils insights from his newest book, The Data Catalyst³ (Cubed): Accelerating Data Governance with
Change Management and Data Fluency. Instead of forcing governance on people, Bob shows how to ignite it
through small wins, language shifts, lightweight stewardship, and fluency that empowers business teams
instead of intimidating them.
Attendees will learn how governance becomes a catalyst when combined with organizational change and data
fluency – multiplying value rather than adding burden. Bob will also debut the Data Compass, a practical,
visual navigation tool that helps leaders locate where their organization truly stands and what direction
unlocks the fastest business value. This session is strategic, practical, and actionable – built for business and
data people who need to move fast, managers who need adoption, and practitioners who want clarity and
confidence.
Key Learning Objectives / Takeaways
- How to reposition governance as a business accelerator, not a control function
- Why governance × change × data fluency creates exponential impact in AI-driven organizations
- How small, visible wins outperform complex governance programs — with proof
- How to use the Data Compass to locate your organization’s position and navigate toward value
- Practical steps to implement Non-Invasive Data Governance® without disruption
Where
Thursday, April, 16th
Time – 4pm
Cost
Free! (Ticket required)