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Building A Best-In-Class Data Stewardship Program

George Firican — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 17:56:21 +0000

In today's data-driven world, organizations are increasingly recognizing the importance of effective data stewardship. A well-implemented data stewardship program ensures that data is managed responsibly, enabling organizations to leverage their data assets for better decision-making and business outcomes. In this article, we will explore the key elements and strategies for building a best-in-class data stewardship […]

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The main responsibilities of a data steward

George Firican — Wed, 09 Sep 2020 06:15:23 +0000

I like to think of the data steward as the unsung hero of data. Truth be told is that without them, data scientists wouldn't be able to understand and trust the data that they are using, AI/ML wouldn't output correct results, and a company wouldn't be able to become data-driven. So who is this unsung hero? […]

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4 skill sets needed for a successful data steward

George Firican — Wed, 13 May 2020 15:25:04 +0000

Do you want to be successful data steward? This question sounds like a sales pitch, it’s not. If you want to be a successful data steward, you need to have these 4 sets of skills. You need to have the business know-how and experience, technical skills, analysis skills and interpersonal skills. OK, so you’re basically […]

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5 key reporting structure considerations for data stewards

George Firican — Wed, 13 Nov 2019 19:59:03 +0000

When you’re setting up a data stewardship program, you need to start thinking of not only who to assign as data stewards and the operational framework, but also who the data stewards should report to, from a data governance organization perspective. The role of the data steward is usually not a new position that is […]

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5 main data roles found in data governance programs

George Firican — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 19:01:55 +0000

I’ve previously wrote about more obscure, though intriguing, data roles I’ve encountered, but I’ve been asked several times to go over the main data roles found in a data governance program. I’ll skip the sometimes dreaded introduction and get straight to it. The 5 main data roles found in data governance programs are: 1. Data […]

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3 surprising data roles you should know about

George Firican — Wed, 10 Apr 2019 19:40:44 +0000

Throughout my career and experience within the data management and data governance industries, I always encounter interesting data roles and responsibilities. Is there a lot of overlap? Definitely! That’s why I think it is most important to focus on the meaning of the roles – their responsibilities. Let me also give you a tip: ” […]

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Data steward’s guide to machine learning – free white paper

Matt Holzapfel — Wed, 27 Mar 2019 20:05:57 +0000

Leading-edge consumer technology companies, such as Google, Amazon, and Netflix, have demonstrated the impact that machine learning can have on the customer experience. These brands have become some of the most valuable in the world by delivering experiences that feel magical to the end consumer by using machine learning to make helpful recommendations, tag pictures, […]

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3 communication steps for successful data governance

George Firican — Wed, 13 Mar 2019 20:20:32 +0000

I believe a lot in the power and benefits of communication. The Project Management Institute estimates that “20% of unsuccessful projects are due to ineffective communications”*. From my own experience and those I’ve interacted with so far, I can also draw the conclusion that communication can make or break any program or initiative. This also […]

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5 data roles you might not know about (but should)

George Firican — Wed, 17 Oct 2018 21:01:35 +0000

Participating as a speaker at different international conferences and being engaged in different data governance communities, provides me with a lot of interactions with data professionals from different industries, countries, and organizational cultures. I’m always interested to know how each organization develops and evolves its data governance program, how it structures its operating model, and […]

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Data governance council – what is it and why do you need one?

George Firican — Wed, 18 Jul 2018 21:25:15 +0000

I get these questions a lot from organizations wanting to start a data governance program or who are in the early stages of planning. A data governance council is a governing body responsible for the strategic guidance of the data governance program, prioritization for the data governance projects and initiatives, approval of organization-wide data policies and standards, […]

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