The notion that all you need is a technically competent data team in order to succeed in generating value from data is popular but totally wrong.
Every organisation needs to do something with data to remain competitive. You can hire the most technically competent team, pay for all the top technology, build the most sophisticated algorithms, and yet still fail to see value from data. This is because unlocking value from data is no longer a technical challenge but a leadership one.
This book, a product of over a decade of research, introduces the leadership keys to enable you to meet your strategic objectives by helping you:
- Demystify the unnecessarily complicated data jargon
- Develop a plan that links data and AI directly to your business outcomes
- Prepare the organisation for success by making the necessary team, and cultural, changes
- Applying the principles outlined in this book will transform your business and accelerate the growth of your company.
Table of Contents:
Contents
Introduction
Who can benefit from data?
The cost of ignoring data
Why many fail with data
Unravelling the data puzzle
Why you need this book
Key #1:Demystifying Data
Raw materials
Storage and processing
Processing procedures
Specific techniques
Putting it all together
Key #2: Your Data Leader
Why you need a data leader
What your data leader should do
About the data leader
Key #3: A Game Plan For Big Data
Clarify your business strategy
Define and prioritise use cases
Create the execution plan
Key #4: Building Data Teams
Data as an enterprise application
The problem with the mythical data scientist
Key roles and required skills
Key #5: Creating A Culture For Success
Hallmarks of a data-driven culture
The path to a data-driven organisation
Concluding Thoughts
Acknowledgements
The Author
