Data Strategy

What is data startegy in a nutshell?

A data strategy is a plan for how an organization will collect, manage, and use data to support its goals and objectives. It typically includes elements such as data governance, data architecture, data quality, future technology, resources and analytics. A useful data strategy should be addressing roadmaps, maturity and timelines. The goal of a data… Continue reading What is data startegy in a nutshell?

Data and Technology Applications, Data Strategy

Does your data strategy realise the value of the data your have?

Your company might be sitting on a gold mine. Data is a valuable resource, as it can provide insights and information that can be used to make informed decisions, improve processes, and drive business growth. With the rise of future technologies like machine learning, digital twins and artificial intelligence, companies are now able to analyse… Continue reading Does your data strategy realise the value of the data your have?

Data and Technology Applications, Data Strategy

Are you considering digital twins in your daya strategy?

Data strategy has several pillars, one of them is understanding future technologies and knowing your roadmap for each. It is a topic I am so passionate about and spoke as a University of Cambridge academic and industry practitioner in several conferences last year. So, what are digital twins? A Digital Twin (DT) is a virtual… Continue reading Are you considering digital twins in your daya strategy?

Data & Analytics Career Mentoring, Data Strategy

Are you comfortable with ambiguity?

“The ultimate form of preparation is not planning for a specific scenario, but a mindset that can handle uncertainty." James Clear This applies to data strategy, analytics and future technologies . The profession and technology is being developed and created as we speak, being comfortable with the unknown is important. In projects, we don’t know… Continue reading Are you comfortable with ambiguity?

Data & Analytics Career Mentoring, Data Strategy

“Clarity comes from engagement, not thought”

It is not thinking about an idea which makes it clear, it is actually taking it to implementation and starting to learn that makes the idea clearer and more feasible. A reminder to continue relaxing, reflecting and planning over the holidays. Sharing with you one of the quotes that I live by and will leave… Continue reading “Clarity comes from engagement, not thought”

Data Strategy

Do you know what is happening in your profession in different regions and markets?

Sometimes we need a break, we need a change in scenery and time to reflect. I was so fortunate to take a very short quick break to #Egypt and be back to #England just in time for Christmas.As I can’t switch off completely, I was able to meet few people in academia and industry. We… Continue reading Do you know what is happening in your profession in different regions and markets?

Data Strategy

How advanced is your organisation when it comes to AI?

McKinsey & Company began tracking AI five years ago, below are the key findings and attached is the full report which I came across and thought worth sharing.  1. Adoption has more than doubled since 2017, though the pro­portion of organizations using AI has plateaued between 50 and 60 percent for the past few years. 2. A set of… Continue reading How advanced is your organisation when it comes to AI?

Data Strategy

Are you trying to get the best use of AI?

The 10 suggestions shared by Tom Davenport and Nitin Mittal listed in this article are brilliant and the examples make them more simple to understand. An excellent article to read over the weekend and reflect on your AI journey with clarity. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/fatemaelwakeel_stop-tinkering-with-ai-activity-7009951689373831168-WAJP?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios AI #hbr #data #datastrategy

Data Strategy

What are the Agile lessons I have learned rolling out Agile for more than 10 years?

Agile is the toughest to roll out, to have a successful Agile program the best I have seen was:1. Clear Agile roadmaps2. Having champions across all levels of the organisation3. Buy in and use Agile at the top level4. Being Agile with Agile roll-out. This means long-term roadmap but review MVP by MVP5. Agile is… Continue reading What are the Agile lessons I have learned rolling out Agile for more than 10 years?