Modern organizations collect vast amounts of customer, operational and market data because they recognize its potential. But collecting data is not enough. Smart data leaders know that the true power
of data is harnessed only when it is shared and used intelligently throughout the organization.
And this is why data leaders want to foster a data culture that will help them break down silos, enhance collaboration and democratize data. Data can help drive better business outcomes – including enhanced business growth and innovation – when you empower data consumers in your organization to find, understand, access and share trusted data to generate critical insights.
However, many organizations struggle with challenges, such as:
Data silos
Limited understanding
Data protection concerns
Poor data quality
Lack of data ownership
Cultural resistance
You can overcome these barriers with a well-formed strategy and a shift in organizational mindset.
Now, let’s look at the four steps to data sharing success.