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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?

Getting Started with the Data Stewardship Program

As data becomes an increasingly valuable asset to organizations, it is essential to have a robust data governance framework in place. We begin this chapter by understanding the current data maturity level and setting the success criteria of the data stewardship program. Then, we will discuss the importance of gaining buy-in from stakeholders and understanding their needs and expectations. This is crucial as it helps ensure that the data stewardship program aligns with the organization’s business objectives. Next, we will learn how to identify and prioritize data pain points to begin the data stewardship journey. Finally, we will discuss how we assess the current data maturity and the data capability gap analysis.

This chapter aims to provide a clear and concise guide on how to kick-start your data stewardship program. In this chapter, we will cover the following:

  • Defining the origin and destination
  • Getting buy...