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Nov 2022
45m 47s

Six Rules to Dominate the Decade of Data

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Today’s digital economy is more competitive than ever, and making smart data decisions can be what sets the leaders apart from the rest of the field. With new technologies now democratizing data at an accelerated pace, how can companies ensure that their data strategy is helping them stay ahead of the curve? As our third season comes to a close, Cindi takes a look back at some of our most insightful conversations to lay out six essential rules that every Data Chief should follow to dominate the decade of data.


Tune in to learn:

  • Rule 1: Leverage the best-of-breed from the modern data stack (02:30)
  • Rule 2: Empower everyone with true self-service analytics (10:58)
  • Rule 3: Drive actions with operationalized insights (18:44)
  • Rule 4: Build a flexible data foundation (27:26)
  • Rule 5: Utilize third-party data to build a 360-degree view (35:07)
  • Rule 6: Deliver engaging data-driven UX (38:47)

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