Survive Impossible Data Situations

Survive Impossible Data Situations

For the last 20 years I always get the same question :

" if you have to recommend just 1 book what is it ? "

Easy answer : "Impossible Data Situations" by Sid Adelman.

This book is, IMHO, more relevant than ever before as we travel through the middle ages of the digital transformation decade. It introduces possible solutions to ninety-one common crises that confront companies of all types, sizes, and structures. Nine leading data experts provide the thoughtful and detailed guidance corporate executives, IT managers and staff, and end-users need to prevent and survive seemingly impossible situations.

Here are some common challenges that the book addresses :

  • Data efforts have a record of failure.
  • IT is unresponsive.
  • Management constantly changes.
  • User departments don't want to share data.
  • Senior management doesn't know what the data team does.
  • Changing requirements and objectives.
  • Justification and budget.
  • Organization and staffing.
  • User issues.
  • Team issues.
  • Data standards.
  • Tools and vendors.
  • Data architecture.
  • Data quality.
  • Integration.
  • Performance.


Whew! It's enough to make your head spin. But here's the thing - these challenges are all completely normal! The key is to recognize them and address them head-on.

So, what can you do to ensure that your organization is successful when it comes to managing data?? Here are a few tips:

  • Embrace change and be flexible.
  • Make sure everyone understands the value of data.
  • Create a culture of transparency and collaboration.
  • Invest in data quality.
  • Ensure proper integration.
  • Build a strong data architecture.
  • Monitor performance and make adjustments as needed.

Remember, managing Data is a marathon, not a sprint.?It takes time and effort to get it right. But with the right approach and mindset, you can achieve great things.

Let's start a conversation - what are some of the biggest issues you've encountered when it comes to data? Share your thoughts in the comments below. #DataManagement #ManagementIssues #Success

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