To create a successful data program, you need to focus on these three things:

1. DATA STRATEGY ​
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Most data programs fail because their vision is too narrow.
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If it's too focused on a specific report or project, you risk building solutions that don't scale, are messy, and are hard to maintain.
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Instead, you need to:
- Define a clear vision
- Set high-level goals (Think on the order of year,s not months)
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When you get this right:
- You build scalable, future-proof solutions
- You handle challenges more effectively
- Teams stay aligned and purpose-driven
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​2. DATA MANAGEMENT ​
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Managing data goes beyond just building reports and pipelines.
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Key components of data management you can't ignore are:
- Data Integration
- Data Modeling
- Security and Privacy
- Data Quality
- Metadata Management
- Business Intelligence
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You wouldn't order a pizza and expect half of the pie to be missing.
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The same goes for data management.
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It's not complete unless you have all the pieces of the pie.
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​3. DATA GOVERNANCE ​
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Data naturally trends toward chaos.
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Without governance, you risk:
- Bad decisions
- Incorrect information
- Missed opportunities
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Strong governance keeps your data:
- Accurate
- Consistent
- Reliable
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​The bottom line:​
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Data programs fail all the time.
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Most of the time, it's because one or all three of these key pillars is missing.
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You don't have to have a perfect data strategy, data management, or data governance program...
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But you do need A data strategy, data management, and data governance program.

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All the Best,

Tucker