Data Strategy Professionals

This is a great series of tips from Data Management expert Malcolm Hawker to help anyone who's getting started with their implementation of a Master Data Management tool. Malcolm recommends: 1?? Define your MDM strategy and approach 2?? Quantify your business case 3?? Research each vendor Check out the full video here:

[INFORMS Insights Webinar Series] March 20 at 1pm ET Level Up Your Career: Elevate Your Professional Brand in Analytics Monica Kay Royal, nerdnourishment and Nicole Janeway Bills, Data Strategy Professionals ?? https://hubs.ly/Q03czWVb0

Because becoming recognized as a Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) is about so much more than a test score, the CDMP Study Plan includes external resources such as thought-provoking articles, case studies, and interview questions. These will help prepare you for Data Management in the real world setting. It also offers a study schedule, sample questions, and an exam preparedness checklist. Save time and ensure you're ready to ace the exam:

We all know good data can provide leverage in making crucial decisions. Learn how to advance your organization’s Data Management capabilities with these 5 key principles:

?? bad news / good news re: Data Management Roundtable on Thu, March 27 at 11am ET Bad news: ?Tiankai Feng had a conflict come up, so he cannot attend the Data Management Roundtable this time.? We are running this event quarterly, so we are hopeful he'll be able to join us in the near future! Good news:? Willem Koenders will join as our Data Management SME instead. Willem is a global leader in Data Strategy with abundant hands-on experience during his 13 years as a consultant. In addition to helping clients advance their Data Management capabilities, Willem is a frequent contributor to Medium (we'll link his blog in the comments). While we are disappointed to miss Tiankai this time, we are thrilled to welcome Willem to the panel discussion, which will take place on Zoom on Thu, March 27 at 11am ET.

Learn more about our offerings for Enterprise customers (link in the comments ??): Here's what one data practitioner had to say after acing the CDMP Fundamentals Exam through workplace training.

"Culture can be a compounding problem or a compounding solution... The technology [of data analytics], after all, is amazing. Imagine how far it can go with a culture to match." — McKinsey & Company Read more:

Cassie Kozyrkov shares the journey to become a Real Data Analyst. This article discusses how skilled Data Analysts carefully avoid the tendency to interpret facts in a way that reinforces previously held ideas. Data Analysts recognize the importance of preregistration, establishing choice criteria ahead of time, and remaining open minded in order to prevent confirmation bias. Professional analysts are motivated by a love of analytics and prioritize discovery over tools. They work hard to become experts in their fields and approach data driven decision making with rigor and humility. Read more: #DataAnalytics #DataStrategyProfessionals

Maintaining a competitive edge as a Data Management professional isn't just about technical acumen or leadership ability. Delivering value requires continuously learning how to take advantage of new tools. Staying on top of the latest developments is particularly important in light of rapidly advancing AI capabilities. This article includes a range of online tools for efficient information retrieval, aiding tasks from web searches to academic research, and ultimately enhancing productivity. Read more here:?

? Data Strategy Professionals is trying something new ? A week from this Thursday, we will be hosting our first Data Management Roundtable, featuring a panel discussion with some of the leading Data Management experts. It will be a panel discussion where we tackle key challenges in Data Strategy, AI Ethics, and Governance, helping you stay ahead of industry shifts and apply best practices in your organization. This session will offer valuable discussions on key topics from DMBOK Chapters 1 – 4, real-world data challenges, and practical strategies you can apply immediately as a data practitioner. It's a great opportunity to hear from experienced data experts and gain insights that matter. ?? When? Thu, March 27 | ? 11am - 12pm ET | ?? Live on Zoom ?? Featuring: - Tiankai Feng – Data Strategy - Katrina Ingram – AI Ethics - Robert S. Seiner – Non-Invasive Data Governance - Moderator: John O'Donovan, CDMP – Lead CDMP Instructor and Data Architecture expert Join us by registering using the link in the comments. We look forward to seeing you at the event! #DataStrategy #AI #AIEthics #DataEthics #DataGovernance #DataManagement #DataManagement