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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?

Unlocking business value with data stewardship

Let’s explore the importance of data stewardship in unlocking business value. Data stewardship can help your organization to make informed decisions based on trustworthy data. This is the cornerstone of all your data analytics and AI initiatives because data is the ultimate fuel.

Let’s understand what a business strategy is and why it’s relevant to data strategy and data governance.

Understanding business strategy

Let’s zoom in on the concept of business strategy and how it is used to drive business outcomes. Since it is not a book about business strategy, we will just lightly touch on how a business strategy is developed.

A business strategy is a plan of action that outlines how a business will achieve its goals and objectives. It involves setting objectives, identifying resources, analyzing the competitive environment, and creating a plan of action to reach the desired outcome. The strategy should...