Summary and key takeaways

This has been a lengthy chapter with a variety of findings, from applying the Pareto principle to maximizing outcomes and impact, and then forming your very own fine-tuned strategy when dealing with data and business challenges, improving the state of data in the enterprise, and shining with the ultimate data leadership skills.

Additionally, we reviewed a case study about forming a new business opportunity within the company while using existing data – something that probably deserves a separate book to really go into detail.

Takeaway #1 – using the Pareto principle as your compass

Let’s start with a few leading learnings that helped us succeed, adopt the Pareto approach, and eventually come up with our own methodology:

• Emphasize teamwork in data management: Success hinges on a collaborative, skilled team committed to ongoing learning and achievement recognition
• Implement effective change management: Essential for...