Driving Data Projects: A Comprehensive Guide
- 5h 25m
- Christine Haskell
- BCS
- 2024
Digital transformation and data projects are not new and yet, for many, they are a challenge. 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 path how to drive data projects effectively in any organization, regardless of its sector or maturity level whilst also demonstrating how to overcome the overwhelming feelings of where to start and how to not lose momentum. This book offers the keys to identifying opportunities for driving data projects and how to overcome challenges to drive successful data initiatives.
Driving Data Projects is highly practical and provides reflections, worksheets, checklists, activities, and tools making it accessible to students new to driving data projects and culture change. This book is also a must-have guide for data teams and professionals committed to unleashing the transformative power of data in their organizations.
About the Author
Christine Haskell has over 25 years in data management and operations roles spanning all aspects of the data lifecycle. Her social science background informs practical, engaging solutions at the intersection of learning, experience, and culture to help individuals, teams, and organizations meet progressive goals, with intention. She blends expertise in data management, adult learning, and solution management in Fortune 100 companies, across multiple sectors. Christine teaches graduate courses on management and innovation, data-driven problem solving, business intelligence, data governance, project management, and information science. Her prior publications focus on leadership development.
In this Book
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Abbreviations
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Introduction
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Data Foundations
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Data Transformation 101
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Scope The Project
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Determine Resources
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Manage The Work
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Tune The Change
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Conclusion
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Annex—Professional Resources
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Worksheet 1: Building A Vision
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Worksheet 2: Reflection: Recall Your Past Data Project Experiences
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Worksheet 3: To-Do List Based Needs Assessment
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Worksheet 4: Project Vetting Checklist
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Worksheet 5: Scoping Template
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Worksheet 6: Change Management Preparation Task List
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Worksheet 7: Assessing Your Organisation For Change
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Worksheet 8: Integration Of Project And Change Management Activities
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Worksheet 9: Pct Assessment Summary And Risk Profile
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Worksheet 10: Pct Sponsor Assessment
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Worksheet 11: Pct Group Member Assessment
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Worksheet 12: Mapping Discovery At The End Of Phase Three
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Worksheet 13: Mission And Guiding Principles (Observe)
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Worksheet 14: Three Hows – Multiyear Goals (Practice)
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Worksheet 15: To-Dos List (Practice)
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Worksheet 16: Augment Core Competencies (Learn)
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Worksheet 17: Data Supply Chain: Core Systems
