DataGalaxy’s 15 essential data management resources

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There is arguably nothing more valuable to your company and central to its success than data. However, diving into the vast world of data and data management doesn’t have to be a daunting task, even for non-technical data users. Anyone can increase their data knowledge by simply taking the time to understand the ins and outs of data terminology and management techniques.

Data literacy for the entire organization

Becoming data literate is more than simply understanding the information – It’s about having the ability to analyze data, apply what it means in a business context, and have meaningful conversations with stakeholders about steps to implement the newfound information. Users who are data literate are also more autonomous, and a data-driven organization is one in which all stakeholders, not just analysts or certain departments, have these abilities.

Discover DataGalaxy’s library of blog posts, white papers, and webinar recaps to get you started or enrich your current knowledge base of all things big data, metadata management, data lineage, data people, and DataGalaxy. This blog post will help you navigate our library of resources in a flash – We’ve compiled the top 15 DataGalaxy resources to unlock information that can help your organization drive more informed, smarter data-driven decision-making practices no matter your level of data management knowledge.

Start from scratch

Beginning your data management journey from the ground up? Starting to understand data management and data governance techniques from scratch can be a daunting task, but DataGalaxy’s got you covered – We have several blog posts and downloadable guides dedicated to building up a base knowledge of data catalogs, data management, data governance, and more.

• 5 Top Reasons You Need to Adopt a Data Catalog
  Organizations that have a greater understanding of their business data and its potential value can make smarter, more informed decisions in all aspects of the business. So, what is a data catalog, and why is it so critical to have a data catalog in 2023?
• What is Data Intelligence? Definition and Benefits
  Big Data cannot exist without smart data. Data intelligence involves extracting meaningful insights from large sets of data to enable organizations to make data-driven decisions that can improve services, solve problems, and forecast future project success.
• How to Structure a Data-Driven Organization
  Discover the DataGalaxy white paper: How to Structure a Data-Driven Organization to discover tips and tricks to help your company transform your data management from a potential liability to an organizational asset.
• How To Do Data Lineage: A Step-By-Step Guide
  Have you ever asked yourself, “Where did all this come from?” after dealing with copious amounts of data? You’ve discovered the importance of data lineage. In this article, we explore the importance of data lineage, how to perform it manually, and the best strategies to secure management approval for its implementation in your company.
• What Is a Data Glossary? 4 Key Benefits
  Building a common business vocabulary is critical for fostering data-driven decision-making within an organization. That is why it is critical to have a data glossary to help with the process.

Deeper dives

DataGalaxy also provides resources, blog posts, and downloadable content fit for data professionals and business users looking to increase their existing data management and data governance knowledge base. These resources help data professionals learn more about data management industry concepts, including how to derive valuable insights to drive informed decision-making, identify opportunities for innovation, and optimize business strategies for growth and competitive advantage.

• Data Governance in Action: 5 Trends Transforming Organizations in 2023
  Learn more about the current state of data governance and the predicted trends for the remainder of the year and beyond.
• Top 10 Challenges for Chief Data Officers in 2023
  The Chief Data Officer (CDO) role is becoming an increasingly critical role. Previously, it was only assigned as an additional responsibility, but it has quickly become a full-time role in most organizations. So, what are the main challenges and responsibilities of the Chief Data Officer heading into 2023?
• Data Catalog vs. Business Glossary vs. Data Dictionary
  Creating a data culture has become a must for organizations, and the first step is to stock up on the necessary tools. However, it’s easy to get lost in the choices – Between data catalogs, business glossaries, and data dictionaries, there are a lot of terms to learn to get around.
• [CDO Masterclass] Upgrade your skills and get certified!
  Join DataGalaxy’s next season of CDO Masterclass – An immersive three-day online experience that gives data professionals a unique opportunity to learn from the world’s best brands leading data-driven transformation.
• Crawl, Walk, Run: The Key to Data Governance Transformation
  A phased approach to data governance can help reduce the anxiety around organizational data management transformation. Building a strong base, expanding and improving content, and program optimization will give you the confidence to take on the data governance plan that works best for your organization.
• Active Metadata Management: Key to the Modern Data Stack
  Active metadata management is a new type of data management in which active metadata is used to give clear and understandable information to support business decisions.

Discover DataGalaxy

Discover all things DataGalaxy, including webinars, downloadable content, Data Knowledge Catalog product features, and blog posts! We’ve got you covered no matter your data knowledge or data management need – We regularly post new content on our website and LinkedIn pages, so be sure to follow us online to get the latest information.

• Events & webinars
  Join DataGalaxy at all upcoming data events! We regularly attend and sponsor some of Europe’s largest data events like Big Data London, Salon Big Data & AI Paris, CDAO UK, CDO & Data Leaders Summit, and more! Join us at the DataGalaxy event booth or catch up with us after an event for a potential cocktail networking event.
• Inside DataGalaxy’s CDO Masterclass
  Discover DataGalaxy’s CDO Masterclass – An all-in-one immersive three-day online experience that gives data professionals a unique opportunity to learn from the world’s best brands leading data-driven transformation.
• Data Governance: On the Right Track
  Discover DataGalaxy’s free data governance maturity assessment model to discover your organization’s personalized action plan for achieving complete organizational data governance.
• Data Governance in Action: 5 Trends Transforming Organizations in 2023
  Learn more about the current state of data governance and the predicted trends for the remainder of the year and beyond with our exclusive white paper.
• Meet Metabot: Our AI Data Steward
  Discover DataGalaxy’s Metabot: MetaBot is an AI-based advanced software that revolutionizes object catalog management. As your organization’s ultimate suggestion assistant, Metabot offers personalized suggestions based on customer behavior, streamlines object categorization and tagging, and provides valuable analytics to improve catalog performance.

Conclusion

Interested in learning even more about using your data as an asset to achieve higher levels of data governance and data quality? Book a demo today to get started on your organization’s journey to complete data lifecycle management with DataGalaxy!