Click to learn more about author Peter Jackson. In an increasingly data-driven world, where companies have recognized the value of building data cultures and developing solid data strategies, too many organizations still have trouble mastering the language of data. Data has real business value. It holds answers to the questions that can give leaders visibility […]
Implementing a Business Glossary in Data Governance
Click to learn more about author Sharad Varshney. A business glossary is a list of data-related terms and definitions, displayed clearly and logically so everyone in an organization can access them. A business glossary is an essential Data Literacy tool and crucial for effective Data Governance. Standardization is one of the major components of Data Literacy and, subsequently, […]
Reversing Cognitive Bias in Business Decisions Through Data Curiosity
Click to learn more about Sharad Varshney. “We don’t see things as they are. We see things as we are.” –Anais Nin, French-Cuban-American novelist Cognitive bias damages research and, in turn, analytics. However, you might be surprised to learn that bias is fundamental to the function of the human brain. In one cognitive bias study at Stanford […]
Speed Up AI Development by Hiring a Chief Data Officer
Click to learn more about author Jitesh Ghai. The role of the chief data officer (CDO) has evolved more over the last decade than any of the C-suite. A position once laser-focused on regulatory compliance is today one of the most strategic enterprise decision-makers. As companies plan for a rebound from the pandemic, the CDO […]
Data Architecture: One Size Does Not Fit All
There has never been a time when more options were available to stand up a process-driven and/or platform-driven Data Architecture. In recent years, some companies find themselves with an embarrassment of riches, having every tool known to humankind. Using tools à la carte, with a different tool for each solution, works for some organizations. Other […]
Health Care: How to Create a Data-Driven Mindset and Skills
Click to learn more about author Helena Schwenk. Health care organizations across the world are in varying stages of maturity when it comes to data and working with their data assets. Sure, they all store and manage their data in some way, but in 2021, I hope forward-thinking organizations are addressing the key questions. What’s […]
Analytics Democratization: Start with a Maturity Roadmap
Analytics democratization enables members of your team to find and analyze data to make impactful, data-driven decisions – without expert assistance.
Managing Data Governance Throughout the Data Lifecycle
Companies rely on Data Governance, the formal Data Management of people, technology, and practices, to balance data risks and opportunities. Managing Data Governance takes on even more importance across the data lifecycle, from data planning to data disposal, as shown in the diagram below Organizations tend to neglect more comprehensive Data Governance throughout the lifecycle. […]
Supporting Talent When Remote Work Goes Flexible: Data Is Key
Click to learn more about author Tom Ricks. Studies repeatedly show that remote work is welcomed by the majority of employees. McKinsey research tells us that 80% enjoy working from home, which is good news for organizations that were concerned about employee sentiment. Better still, there are signs that productivity has either remained largely the […]
What Is Data-Driven?
The term data-driven describes a business state where data is used to power decision-making and other related activities efficiently, in real-time. For a business, reaching the data-driven state is like the difference between driving an automobile and traveling by horse. Data-driven businesses get to their destination faster and more efficiently. Data-driven characteristics include well-integrated data […]