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The need for organiza tions to create a comprehensive data strategy and data architecture is grea ter than ever, with the rise of the data-driven organization casting a larg er spotlight on data-driven initiatives. But creating an enterprise da ta strategy and architecture can be a daunting task. It can be difficu lt to know where to begin, and how to prioritize efforts with the myriad te chnologies and stakeholders involved. This workshop will help de-mysti fy data strategy and data architecture and will provide concrete, practical ways to get started. Hands-on activities and workshops will be includ ed that help apply the concepts to your unique organization.Topics include:

\n\n Components of a Data Program and Strategy\n \n Where do we start?\n Building blocks of a data strategy and architecture\n \n \n Establishing Goals and Gaining Buy-In\n \n Motivation and Drivers\n Effectively communicate needs and expected ROI to senior executive stakehol ders\n \n \n Prioritizing Business-Critical Data and Capabilities\n \n Identify and prioritize cross-functional stakeholder needs\n Define and manage business-critical data\n Build the right Technical Architecture for your Organization’s needs\ n \n \n Determining Data Management Maturity and Readiness\n \n Easily assess the organization’s level of readiness for any type of d ata program\n Aligning Business Need with Data Management Priority\n \n \n Defining an Actionable Roadmap\n \n Identifying “quick wins”\n Culture and Communication\n Showing Success Metrics\n \n \n\n DTSTART:20181009T083000 SUMMARY:How to Get Started Creating a Data Strategy DTEND:20181009T114459 LOCATION: See Description END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR