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Data Stewardship in Action

By : Pui Shing Lee
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Data Stewardship in Action

By: Pui Shing Lee

Overview of this book

In the competitive data-centric world, mastering data stewardship is not just a requirement—it's the key to organizational success. Unlock strategic excellence with Data Stewardship in Action, your guide to exploring the intricacies of data stewardship and its implementation for maximum efficiency. From business strategy to data strategy, and then to data stewardship, this book shows you how to strategically deploy your workforce, processes, and technology for efficient data processing. You’ll gain mastery over the fundamentals of data stewardship, from understanding the different roles and responsibilities to implementing best practices for data governance. You’ll elevate your data management skills by exploring the technologies and tools for effective data handling. As you progress through the chapters, you’ll realize that this book not only helps you develop the foundational skills to become a successful data steward but also introduces innovative approaches, including leveraging AI and GPT, for enhanced data stewardship. By the end of this book, you’ll be able to build a robust data governance framework by developing policies and procedures, establishing a dedicated data governance team, and creating a data governance roadmap that ensures your organization thrives in the dynamic landscape of data management.
Table of Contents (18 chapters)
Free Chapter
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Part 1:Why Data Stewardship and Why Me?
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Part 2:How to Become a Data Steward and Shine!
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Part 3:What Makes Data Stewardship a Sustainable Success?

Theory versus Real Life

In the space of data stewardship, while theory provides guidance star for the principles and practices that should ideally govern our data management efforts, reality often presents a web of unexpected challenges, organizational constraints, and practical considerations that can derail even the most well-conceived strategies.

This chapter delves into the reasons for this discrepancy, exploring the nuances that separate the ideal from the attainable in the world of data stewardship. We will examine how to navigate this divide, employing strategies to bridge the gap and align real-world actions with theoretical best practices. Furthermore, we will look at how benchmarking against industry standards can provide valuable insights and direction in our pursuit of effective data stewardship in the context of everyday business operations.

Let’s check out some lessons learned from real life:

  • Understanding why there is a gap between theory and reality...