January 1, 2024
A Holistic Approach to Govern Data
January 1, 2024 The concept of being holistic embraces a comprehensive and interconnected view of various aspects of life, considering them as a whole rather than isolated parts. The concept of...
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Becoming a CDO When There is No Role
I work with a lot of organizations that do not (yet) have a person in the role of Chief Data Officer (CDO) or Chief Data and Analytics Officer (CDAO). I also work with a signifi...
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2023 Clash of the ERP Titans – SAP vs. Oracle v...
The four “titans” in this article—SAP, Oracle, Microsoft, and Infor—are considered the “tier 1” ERP vendors. This means that each vendor provides a flags...
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What is Data Classification?
Also known as categorisation to some people, spend data classification is when you categorise or classify your data into a bucket from a taxonomy or a category tree. And, what t...
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How to Sell a Data Strategy to Business Executi...
To sell data analytics to executives, you need to partner with them. The first step is to listen and learn the business. The second is to speak like a businessperson, not a tech...
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How to Sell a Data Strategy to Business Executi...
Data and analytics leaders have to master formal channels of communication. They need to present an annual strategy, road map, and budget and estimate the return on the company’...
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How to Sell a Data Strategy to Business Executi...
The key to an effective executive presentation is to socialize the plan up front, identify objections, and make adjustments before finalizing your presentation deck. When you la...
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Make the Most of Your Data Analysts Part 2: How...
It’s hard to quantify the value of data analysts, but this quiz will help you identify obstacles to success. Most executives can’t tell you how many data or business analysts th...
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Make the Most of Your Data Analysts Part 3: How...
Federating data analysts provides all the benefits of both decentralized and centralized models with few of the downsides. Most companies don’t think much about how to organize ...
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