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driving data projects by christine haskell
Today, almost all projects involve data to some degree, yet the data aspect is not adequately addressed. All technology projects are data projects.
Digital transformation and data projects are not new, yet, for many, they are challenging. Driving Data Projects is a compelling guide that empowers data teams and professionals to navigate the complexities of data projects, fostering a more data-informed culture within their organizations.
With practical insights and step-by-step methodologies, this guide provides a clear, how-to approach to driving data projects forward in any organization, regardless of sector or maturity level.
It also helps project leads overcome the overwhelming feelings of where to start and not lose momentum.
ENDORSEMENTS
“Driving Data Projects delivers a must-read handbook for every business and IT leader trying to create a data-driven culture across their organisation. By skilfully taking the topic beyond the realm of IT, this book provides a practical perspective of the human side of data, transforming it from a technology initiative into a strategic business priority.”
—Pedro Arellano, Technology CEO and Founder, Data and Analytics Leader
“Christine has a long history of successfully implementing data strategies in all sizes of organisations. In this book, she condensed her tried and tested processes into an accessible, replicable, and readable book.”
—Andy Cotgreave, Senior Data Evangelist, Tableau
“Driving Data Projects is a roadmap that guides you through the intricacies of data-driven culture, ensuring that your organization not only survives but thrives in the data-driven era. Highly recommended for those who seek to lead with data, innovate with purpose, and transform their organizations."
—Dileepa Prabhakar MBA, Senior Manager of Engineering, T-Mobile
“Making sense of data is a skill required of all leaders today. This book provides a toolkit that can help leaders understand how to better connect data to decision-making.”
—Joseph Taylor PhD, Chair, Department of Information Systems and Business Analytics, California State University
“Driving Data Projects is the invaluable resource I wish I had when beginning my career. This comprehensive guide outlines the essential steps and roles crucial for executing a successful data program. The clarity of its explanations, alongside illustrative charts, makes it a must-read for any data professional.”
—Kaitlyn Halamuda CDMP, Senior Manager, Master Data Management, Salesforce
About Christine
Christine Haskell, Ph.D. is a collaborative consultant, educator, and author with over 25 years of management. Her unique combination of breadth and depth enables her to translate across diverse communities and develop strong communities of practice. She is committed to helping leaders and teams realize the value of data and analytics capabilities.
Christine is the author of Driving Your Self-Reflection (2021), Driving Results Through Others (2021), Driving Data Projects: A Comprehensive Guide (2023), and The Thinking Practice: What craftspeople can teach us about problem-solving in the advent of AI (pending, 2024).
She teaches graduate courses in informatics at Washington State University’s Carson School of Business and as a visiting lecturer at the University of Washington’s iSchool.
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