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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?

Exploring the mindset and skillset gap

Mindset is the direction; skillset is your muscle.

With the right direction and strong muscles, you are capable of doing the right things in the right way.

Data stewardship is a critical component of any successful business and data strategy. It requires a combination of the right mindset and the right skillset to ensure that data is managed and used effectively. In this section, we will explore the importance of having the right mindset and skillset when it comes to data stewardship.

The right mindset is essential to data stewardship. It is important to understand the value of data stewardship and how it can help the organization achieve its goals. This means having an understanding of the importance of data governance, data quality, and data security. It also means being able to identify the right data sources and datasets to use and understanding the impact of data on the organization. One of the most important elements in the data...