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Are you struggling to turn raw data into meaningful business outcomes? ???? Does your data feel more like a burden than an asset? ???♂? Are you overwhelmed by the sheer volume of data but unsure how to use it? ?? You’re not alone—I’ve seen this story unfold time and again. ?? I’ve consulted with companies whose data strategies were simply "collect everything," leading to overwhelming silos and wasted resources. ?? I’ve watched businesses make critical decisions based on fragmented data, only to face costly mistakes. ?? I’ve helped clients transform their data from a chaotic mess into a strategic powerhouse that drives growth. If your organization is… ? Stuck in analysis paralysis with too much data but no clear direction ? Missing opportunities because of a lack of a coherent data strategy ? Struggling to align data goals with overall business objectives It’s time to develop a robust data strategy! ?? A strong data strategy will: ? Clarify your data goals and align them with your business vision ? Optimize data collection, storage, and analysis processes ? Enable data-driven decision-making and innovation Ready to unlock the power of your data? Let's create a strategy that works for you! ?? ---------- ??? I'd ?? to ???? your thoughts below. ??Please repost & share with your network. ??Follow Fox ?? Consulting for content like this ????????. ??Follow Cher Fox (The Datanista), CDMP for content like this, newsletters, reposts of high quality relevant content, jobs, & support for job seekers. ---------- #businessintelligence #dataanalytics #datastrategy #datainitiatives #datawarehouse #datamanagement #datagovernance #dataprofiling #metadatamanagement #dataquality #testautomation #datatrust #datafitness

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?????? ???????????????????? ?????????? ?????? ???????????????? ???????????????? ?????????????? ?????? ???? ???? ??????????? ?? Are you finding it hard to trust the data flowing through your organization? ?? Are your data management efforts constantly falling short of expectations? ?? Do you worry about the security and compliance of your data? ?? I’ve been there many times before. ?? I’ve worked with companies where data governance was a distant dream and chaos reigned in data management. ?? I’ve seen organizations lose countless dollars due to compliance fines and data breaches caused by a lack of proper governance. ?? I’ve watched as teams struggled with inconsistent data definitions, siloed systems, and unclear ownership. But there is a solution, and it starts with robust data governance. If your organization is... ? Constantly dealing with data inconsistencies and errors ? Facing increasing compliance risks and concerns ? Lacking clear policies and accountability for data management Then it's time to focus on effective ???????? ????????????????????! ??? By implementing strong data governance, you will: ? Improve data accuracy and trustworthiness ? Ensure compliance with data protection regulations ? Reduce risks and protect your organization's reputation Ready to transform your data into a trusted asset? Let’s talk about how to get started! ?? ---------- ??? I'd ?? to ???? your thoughts below. ??Please repost & share with your network. ??Follow Fox ?? Consulting for content like this ????????. ??Follow Cher Fox (The Datanista), CDMP for content like this, newsletters, reposts of high quality relevant content, jobs, & support for job seekers. ---------- #businessintelligence #dataanalytics #datastrategy #datainitiatives #datawarehouse #datamodeling #datamanagement #datagovernance #dataprofiling #metadatamanagement #dataquality #testautomation

????????? ???????? ?????????????????? ???????????? 2024 ?????????? - ???????? 2?? The 2nd day of the PASS Data Community Summit, I had a repeat customer at the Community Experts Clinic (CEC) where we deep dove into imposter syndrome, bonding over the sharing both of our stories. I won't mention his name, but we left fast colleagues as well from this conference. I also spoke to another gentleman who was considering transitioning from being a DBA to more of a DevOps role. I have to admit that after giving my own presentation, my time spent in the CEC was most rewarding. I was able to catch the beginning of Jes (Schultz) Chapman's keynote at the WIT luncheon but I started to get fidgety after I finished eating since my session presentation was up right after lunch so I left early to get ready (sorry Jes!) I already gave some insights into how my presentation went in 2 previous posts: ??I'm Terrified of Public Speaking - Part 1: https://rpb.li/HQrLh ??I'm Terrified of Public Speaking - Part 2: https://rpb.li/jxcYO9 ??????... I did forget to mention that the one thing that stands out to me about many of my presentations this year - advice is needed on how contributors can communicate better with leadership, executives and non-technical stakeholders. There continues to be a ???????? disconnect in communication between these levels. I tried to add additional content and insights into my Data Strategy presentation last minute to help. It seems leadership still speaks in buzz words - why do we need ???????????????????? if we aren't building mountain roads, why do we care about the ???????????? ???? ?? ???????????? if we aren't an airport, and why can't we ???????? ?????? ?????????? (oh wait, I'm not a pilot!) More English, less acronyms, tech talk and buzz words will help start to bridge some of these communication gaps. Seattle is my hometown so I was able to close out the trip seeing some family I connected with when I attended PASS 2 years ago and some family I have never met (aunts and cousins) or even seen in 30+ years. I also got to attend an art gallery event at Graphite in Edmonds just north of Seattle (after an amazing dinner at Charcoal next door), so much talent there. If you are local to the Pacific NW, head up to Edmonds for a weekend of top notch destination dining and art. Well that sums up my trip to Seattle, I ?? you and can't wait to get back! ---------- ??? I'd ?? to ???? your thoughts below. ??Please repost & share with your network. ??Follow Fox ?? Consulting for content like this ????????. ??Follow Cher Fox (The Datanista), CDMP for content like this, newsletters, reposts of high quality relevant content, jobs, & support for job seekers. ---------- #businessintelligence #dataanalytics #datastrategy #datainitiatives #datawarehouse #datamodeling #datamanagement #datagovernance #dataprofiling #metadatamanagement #dataquality #testautomation #conferencespeaker #dataconference

????????? ???????? ?????????????????? ???????????? 2024 ?????????? - ???????? 1?? The PASS Data Community Summit in Seattle, WA was the place to be during election week for global data dorks, geeks and nerds. The Top Gun of international speakers was on hand to share their expertise in keynotes, pre-conference days and daily hourly sessions, as well as mentor others in the Community Experts Clinic (CEC). Typically this conference is held at the Seattle Convention Center and this year, we attended in the architectural marvel new addition venue Summit Building. My first event of the conference was a meetup hosted by Edwin M Sarmiento. We sat down and chatted for awhile and became fast colleagues. I found the majority of my fellow Denver data leaders at the following welcome reception, Leslie Weed, Steve Wake, Jeff Renz, and Steve Jones (aka ???????? ??????????) as well as national data sensations Kathi Kellenberger (aka ???????? ??????????), Kellyn Gorman, Rick Lowe, and Ginger Grant and international data leader Heidi Hasting. Around the conference over the next couple days I saw Reza Rad, Paul Turley, Kevin Kline, Hope Foley, Denham Cherry and Cathrine Wilhelmsen - key leaders in the data space. On the first official day of the conference, I had the pleasure of meeting fellow speaker Pavlo Golub while I waited for my first meeting in the CEC. The CEC was a new experience for me where we speed mentored people on a variety of technical topics as well as professional development. The first day, I gave some insights on how to derive value from ITSM data, how to replicate and work with data in real time, reviewed some complex power bi models that needed simplification, shared how contributors can manage up, and had a pre-session data strategy conversation. I was able to break away from the CEC to catch a couple sessions. Valerie Junk gave a compelling presentation about Effective Data Visualization where she also shared some principle foundations to report design. I was also able to catch Gillian Garbus' presentation about Building a Team of Unicorns. I've been a team leader for a ???????? long time in my career, and I learned some new tips and tricks I look forward to implementing. Check back for ???????? 2 tomorrow! ---------- ??? I'd ?? to ???? your thoughts below. ??Please repost & share with your network. ??Follow Fox ?? Consulting for content like this ????????. ??Follow Cher Fox (The Datanista), CDMP for content like this, newsletters, reposts of high quality relevant content, jobs, & support for job seekers. ---------- #businessintelligence #dataanalytics #datastrategy #datainitiatives #datawarehouse #datamodeling #datamanagement #datagovernance #dataprofiling #metadatamanagement #dataquality #testautomation #conferencespeaker #dataconference

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?????? 5 ???????????????????? ???? ???????????????????? ???????? ?????????????? ?????????????????????? ???????????? ?????????????????? ???????????????????????????? ?????????????? Ensuring data quality is paramount for organizations aiming to leverage accurate insights and make informed decisions. However, prioritizing data quality initiatives often competes with other organizational demands. Here are the top five strategies to effectively prioritize data quality amidst these competing demands: ??Align Data Quality with Business Objectives ??Establish Data Governance Frameworks ??Invest in Data Quality Tools and Technologies ??Foster a Data-Driven Culture ??Measure and Monitor Data Quality ??????'?? ???????? ?????? ???????? ???? ???????? ??????????????: https://lnkd.in/gSWHKQyY.. Prioritizing data quality initiatives amidst competing organizational demands requires a strategic approach. Let's discuss how to align data quality with your organization's business objectives. ---------- ??? I'd ?? to ???? your thoughts below. ??Please repost & share with your network. ??Follow Fox ?? Consulting for content like this ????????. ??Follow Cher Fox (The Datanista), CDMP for content like this, newsletters, reposts of high quality relevant content, jobs, & support for job seekers. ---------- #businessintelligence #dataanalytics #datastrategy #datainitiatives #datawarehouse #datamodeling #datamanagement #datagovernance #dataprofiling #metadatamanagement #dataquality #testautomation

?????????? ???????????????? ????. ???????? ??????????????: ?????????????????????????? ?????? ?????????????? Understanding the distinction between data literacy and data fluency is critical for both organizations and individuals striving to harness the power of data. While the terms are often used interchangeably, they represent different levels of competency in working with data, much like the progression from learning a new language to becoming a skilled communicator in it. ???????? ???? ???????? ????????????????? At its core, data literacy is the ability to ????????, ??????????????????, ?????? ???????????????????? ????????. ???????? ???? ???????? ??????????????? Data fluency, on the other hand, goes beyond basic comprehension to emphasize????????????????????, ??????????????????????????, ?????? ???????????????????? ?????????????????????????? ???? ????????. ??????'?? ???????? ?????? ???????? ???? ???????? ??????????????: https://lnkd.in/gH_JwfMA Are you ready to move your organization from literacy to fluency? The journey starts with recognizing where you are—and what’s possible. ---------- ??? I'd ?? to ???? your thoughts below. ??Please repost & share with your network. ??Follow Fox ?? Consulting for content like this ????????. ??Follow Cher Fox (The Datanista), CDMP for content like this, newsletters, reposts of high quality relevant content, jobs, & support for job seekers. ---------- #businessintelligence #dataanalytics #datastrategy #datainitiatives #datawarehouse #datamodeling #datamanagement #datagovernance #dataprofiling #metadatamanagement #dataquality #testautomation #dataliteracy #datafluency

???????? ???????? ???????? ???????????????????????????? ???????? ???????? ?? ?????????????? ???????? ????????? ???? Are you constantly second-guessing your organization’s data reliability? ???? Do you feel like you're always one step away from a major data failure? ???? Is managing your data infrastructure taking away valuable time from your core business? ??? I’ve seen these challenges time and again. ?? I’ve helped companies that struggled with unreliable data systems, causing them to miss key business opportunities. ?? I’ve worked with businesses that spent more time fixing data issues than using data to make informed decisions. ?? I’ve seen organizations grapple with managing data infrastructure in-house, only to find themselves overwhelmed by technical debt and maintenance issues. The solution? A trusted ?????????????? ???????? ???????????????? ?????????????????can take those worries off your plate. If your company is… ? Exhausted from managing unreliable, patchwork data systems ? Facing recurring data failures that impact business performance ? Unsure if your current infrastructure is ready for next-gen technologies A managed data services provider can help you: ? Eliminate the headaches of in-house data management ? Ensure continuous, reliable, and secure data systems ? Prepare your infrastructure for the future—AI, ML, and beyond Let’s explore how managed data services can bring stability and scalability to your organization! ??? ---------- ??? I'd ?? to ???? your thoughts below. ??Please repost & share with your network. ??Follow Fox ?? Consulting for content like this ????????. ??Follow Cher Fox (The Datanista), CDMP for content like this, newsletters, reposts of high quality relevant content, jobs, & support for job seekers. ---------- #businessintelligence #dataanalytics #datastrategy #datainitiatives #datawarehouse #datamodeling #datamanagement #datagovernance #dataprofiling #metadatamanagement #dataquality #testautomation #MDSP

?????? ???????? ???????? ???????????? ?????????? ?????? ?????? ???????????? ???? ????, ????, ?????? ????????????? ???? Is your current data architecture flexible enough to scale with your ambitions? ???? Do you know if your data models can handle the next wave of digital transformation? ???? Do you worry that your data structure isn’t scalable enough to handle tomorrow’s challenges? ?? I’ve helped companies navigate this exact terrain. ?? I’ve seen data models fail to scale as businesses grow or evolve, creating bottlenecks and stifling innovation. ?? I’ve worked with organizations that needed to overhaul their data models to prepare for next-gen tech but didn’t know where to start. ??? I’ve guided teams through the process of future-proofing their data models, enabling them to confidently adopt AI, ML, and other advanced technologies. If your company is… ? Struggling with outdated or inflexible data models ? Unsure how to scale data models to accommodate future growth ? Looking for ways to leverage AI and ML with existing data structures Then it’s time to invest in Future-Ready Data Modeling! ??? When you prepare your data models for the future, you will: ? Build a scalable data foundation ready for next-gen tech ? Enhance data agility to quickly adapt to new challenges ? Position your organization as a leader in innovation Let’s talk about how to future-proof your data models today! ?? ---------- ??? I'd ?? to ???? your thoughts below. ??Please repost & share with your network. ??Follow Fox ?? Consulting for content like this ????????. ??Follow Cher Fox (The Datanista), CDMP for content like this, newsletters, reposts of high quality relevant content, jobs, & support for job seekers. ---------- #businessintelligence #dataanalytics #datastrategy #datainitiatives #datawarehouse #datamodeling #datamanagement #datagovernance #dataprofiling #metadatamanagement #dataquality #testautomation