Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Speaking the same data language
A message to All Managers especially those in Learning and Development positions: Why your organisation’s success depends on everyone speaking the same data language What does every job in your organisation have in common? Yes, of course – it’s data! From HR records and employee surveys to finance and operational reports, from customer sales and…
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There’s more to CDMP than simply passing an exam.
I’ve been in this field for decades and have seen countless data practitioners struggle to advance their careers. Despite having the experience and doing good work, they often don’t receive the recognition they deserve or are not taken seriously when they raise issues. Data practitioners are expected to cover a wide range of topics; they…
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Why Data Owners and Data Stewards must unite for success: The Data Triangle
Have you ever wondered why your data initiatives keep falling short? What’s missing?It’s often not what you think. You have invested in the latest technology, you’ve hired smart people, written the policies, yet somehow, your data quality is still questionable, reports don’t match, and people are still making decisions based on gut feeling rather than…
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The Crucial Role of Data Stewardship in Organisations
Before we explore the importance of data stewardship, let’s take a step back and consider the term ‘Steward’. A steward is someone who looks after something on behalf of another. A steward cares for that which is entrusted to them. So, a Data Steward is someone responsible for the care of the Data in the…
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Data Debt is something to focus on when times are tough
In uncertain times, organisations often delay projects due to limited funding. But you don’t have to come to a complete standstill. Instead, you can focus on maximising what you already have by doing more with your current team and existing data to achieve new improvements in your business! One critical area to address is Data…
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