Counting down:These were the year’s most-read blogs, packed with strategies that data leaders are already putting into action.
#5: Is Your Data Strategy Driving Results or Just Sitting Idle?
Without a clear game plan, a data strategy often stalls, leading to disjointed efforts, wasted resources, and missed opportunities. Your peers are moving past the talk and identifying the gaps that hold back real progress. “Data Strategy Assessment: A Step-by-Step Guide” breaks down how they’re turning strategic plans into action that drives impact — so you can, too
#4: If Your Data Governance is Vague, So Are Your Results!
Without clear roles, your data governance might just be a paper exercise. This past year, many data leaders got serious about defining responsibilities because they realized that weak governance creates data silos, drains resources, and stifles growth. Don’t be left behind —“Defining Data Governance Roles & Responsibilities” shows you how to build a clear structure for accountability and results.
#3: Exposing Your Data to Public AI? There's a Safer, Better Solution Companies are shifting from public AI models to private LLMs to keep their data secure and fully under their control. "Private LLMs: Security & Control Over Your Generative AI Workloads" shows you how to protect your sensitive information and gain the customization you need — all without sacrificing innovation.
#2: Databricks is WAY More than a Notebook Interface to Run Spark
#1: Valuable Data? Only If You Have the Right Team Most companies drown in data but struggle to extract real value. Why? They lack a team with the right skills, structure, and focus on business outcomes. "How to Build an Effective Data Analytics Team" provide data leaders advice to structure and scale effective data teams that support organizational growth and innovation.
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Right now, we’re talking to our experts, gathering the key insights, and putting together a report that will cut through the noise and help you focus on what truly matters next year. Stay tuned for data-driven priorities you can actually put to work, available next month!
