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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?

Fostering the data culture

A data culture refers to an organizational environment where decisions, strategies, and actions are guided by data insights rather than intuition or experience alone. This approach involves the widespread and effective use of data across all levels of an organization, promoting transparency, innovation, and evidence-based decision-making. All of these are reinforced by three elements: people, processes, and technology.

In fostering a data culture (Figure 5.1), the synergy of People, Process, and Technology plays a pivotal role in transforming data into actionable insights for the organization’s growth and success:

Figure 5.1 – People, Process, and Technology work together to facilitate data culture

Figure 5.1 – People, Process, and Technology work together to facilitate data culture

As shown in Figure 5.1, People, Process, and Technology form the triad that collectively fosters and enhances an organization’s data culture. After all, it is about data culture, and this is the competitive...