Summary

In this chapter, we clearly defined the different roles of the data consumer and the data generator, as well as what each expects from the other. We also went into detail on the responsibilities and accountabilities of each role. It’s by defining these roles and responsibilities that we enable these groups of people to work together closely and effectively, with the knowledge of what is expected of them.

We use data contracts to provide a clear understanding of responsibility and ownership for each of those roles. And it’s by bringing these roles closer together that we improve the accessibility and quality of our data, along with the business value we can generate from it.

Data generators need to feel a sense of ownership over those outcomes if they are to be incentivized to provide data that consumers can build on with confidence. They get that from data consumers, who can share what they need and why they need it.

These consumers include the product...