031 Guess Who? Why Housing Data Needs Better Questions with Clare Paterson

Send us Fan MailJoin us for an engaging conversation with Claire Patterson as she shares her valuable experiences in the field of data protection, particularly within the dynamic social housing sector. This episode is packed with real-world context on data collection, data privacy, and the importance of relationships in effective data management.Claire emphasises that data protection isn't just a security measure; it's a fundamental tool for making the world a fairer place. Listen as she reveals how misunderstandings are creating unnecessary friction in the housing sector and why DPOs need to be seen as 'builders,' not 'blockers,' in shaping a strong data strategy and adhering to data ethics.Key Takeaways:The "Guess Who" Analogy: Understanding the struggles of data collection in social housing.The Emotional Impact: Connecting data collection and data management to the people they serve.Communication: The essential skill for all data professionals—"We need to be better communicators."Chapters:02:34 - The Guess Who Analogy in Social Housing07:51 - Transforming Data Protection from Blocker to Builder15:52 - Connecting Data to PeopleKeywords: data protection, social housing, data collection, data privacy, housing sector, data management, data strategy, data ethics, Claire Patterson, Jacqueline Stockwell🌱 Ready to take this further? If something landed for you in this episode… don’t just leave it here. You don’t need to figure it all out on your own — I’ve created a few simple ways to help you take your next step, at your pace. 🟢 — Start where you are If you’re not quite sure how you’re showing up right now, start here: 👉 Thinking with Jaki Scorecard — your Influence Action Plan Use this to get clarity on how you currently show up, where you might be getting stuck, and what your next influence move is. Thinking with Jaki 🟡 Build clarity and direction Once you’ve got that awareness, let’s build a clearer picture of where you are overall: 👉 Leadership Through Data EMPOWER Scorecard This will show you where you sit across the EMPOWER framework — your strengths, your gaps, and what to focus on next so you can move forward with confidence. The Leadership Through Data EMPOWER Scorecard 🔵 Grow with me If you’re ready to go deeper and build real momentum: 👉 Join the free EMPOWER Masterclass | Leadership Through Data I’ll walk you through the full roadmap and help you see exactly how to step into your influence and leadership — in a way that feels like you.  The EMPOWER Masterclass | Leadership Through Data   🚀 Want to keep building? If you’re ready to take action beyond this episode, here are a couple of ways we can work together: 👉 Book Jaki to speak at your next event Bring these conversations into your organisation or community with practical, real-world learning. Public Speaker, Write & Podcaster - Jacqueline Stockwell 👉 Join the 21-Day EMPOWER Sprint Build momentum, take action daily, and stop overthinking your next move. https://leadershipthroughdata.com/empower-21/  💬 Final thought You don’t need to do everything at once. Just take one next step. And if this episode helped you, I’d love you to share it with someone who needs to hear it too 💛 Support the show