Tag: Data
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Challenges in Collaboration: The Problems of Working Together Between Data Teams and IT Teams
These are some challenges that I have experienced myself in consulting companies implementing data projects. I have students on both sides of the fence, and I have heard they complained about each other often enough. In this article, I correlate these challenges into ten challenges. In the modern corporate environment, the synergy between Data and…
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Enhancing Collaboration: How Data Teams and IT Teams Can Work Together Effectively
I have many students whose backgrounds are in IT, so I have heard many horror stories about the problems they have with the data team. I also heard similar stories from my students in data teams who have to work with the IT team. In today’s data-driven world, organizations increasingly rely on seamless collaboration between…
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Letting Data Engineers and Data Scientists Roaming Free in Strategic Planning.
Lately, I have attended several data meetups in Asia, and I have observed a problematic situation. Many upper management are letting engineers and technical people run the company’s technical strategy. This scenario is understandable as many upper managers need to gain new data technical skills and must rely on technical people for the issue. The…
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The Challenge of Building Effective Data Teams in Modern Organizations
One of the most difficult tasks that I have experienced as a data consultant is helping companies build an effective and economically sensible data team. The main reason for this difficulty is that companies do not understand the importance of building a data team systematically so that the team can grow and scale with the…
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Unified Strategies for Promoting Effective Operating Model and Collaboration for Research Institute
One of the most requested mandates that I was asked to help with is how best to bring these functions together and create an effective operating model to deliver the organization’s goals. To effectively promote the roles and operational model of the described teams, the following strategies can be implemented: 1. Interdepartmental Collaboration and Communication…
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Data Leadership Mastery: Strategies and Success Stories for Cultivating Influence
One of the most complained about issues I heard from my students who are working in the industry is that I do not have the power to do what I want. The bad news is that we will never have enough power, but the good news is that we do not need all the power…
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Crafting a Data Strategy in Asia: Real-World Challenges and Strategies
Every road leads to APAC. In the fast-paced, innovation-driven markets of Asia, data has emerged as a critical asset for organizations aiming to navigate the complexities of digital transformation and maintain competitive advantage. Yet, I found that creating a robust data strategy in this region presents unique challenges, influenced by rapidly evolving digital landscapes, diverse…
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Strategic AI Integration: A CTO’s Approach to Future-Proofing the Business
The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) should play a pivotal role in overseeing and guiding the transition effectively when companies are migrating to AI. Unfortunately, from my experience, either CTOs were not technically skilled enough or did not get the full support from the CEO. I have a few key considerations and areas of focus when…
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Revolutionizing Strategy: Conceptual Framework of Data-Driven Decision-Making in the Large Language…
The emergence of big data and advanced analytics has profoundly transformed decision-making processes across industries, introducing a new paradigm known as data-driven decision-making (DDDM). Many companies have asked me about integrating LLMs with their existing data-driven services. I usually recommend that they start by focusing on the conceptual framework of DDDM, which encompasses various components,…
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Data-Driven Evolution: Navigating the Journey from Skepticism to Hyperbole
Twelve years ago, I pioneered the first Big Data Engineering graduate program in Asia and simultaneously launched my big data consulting company. With over a decade of experience in the data domain, I have witnessed a remarkable one-hundred-eighty-degree shift in opinions from data-driven is a hoax to data-driven is a miracle. Data-driven is a hoax 1.…
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