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Ten steps to building an effective data strategy
Cesar Ripari , Pre-Sales Director for Latin America , Qlik , outlines crucial points in creating an effective data strategy .
Data is now widely recognized as an organization ’ s greatest asset , fundamental to support smarter decisions . However , it is evident that many companies still act in a disorderly way with data , without an effective strategy . Those who seek to establish a strategy face numerous challenges . Simply continuing to work without a strategy being defined is no longer a viable option . It is essential to have a strategy , and , based on it , create a structured plan to define how to manage , use and extract value from data , covering policies , processes and technologies to ensure the quality , security and compliance of information .
Like a true map , data strategy helps foster a data-driven culture and initiatives that align with the overall and specific goals of the business . The preparation of this plan requires special attention to highly relevant factors that will help companies avoid deviations , inconsistencies and inappropriate use of information . To prepare an efficient plan , we can highlight the main steps that every organization must follow :
1 . Align organizational objectives : The objectives of the organization ’ s entire data strategy must be aligned . Cross-departmental collaboration is necessary to define the data strategy , the specific processes and the areas where information can play an important role in achieving the organization ’ s goals .
2 . Assess the current situation : It is important to conduct a comprehensive analysis of current data assets , processes and competencies , organizing an
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