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Want to Be Data and AI-Driven? Start with the Basics...a Glossary! with Olga Maydanchik

Jan 30, 2025

Olga Maydanchik, a data management expert known for her ability to simplify complex concepts, joins the hosts for a deep dive into the essentials of being data-driven. They discuss the importance of creating an Enterprise Business Glossary to improve decision-making and clarify terminology. Olga shares best practices for governing glossaries, the challenges of data classification, and the need for strong foundational processes in data management. Insights on metadata architecture further elevate the conversation, making a case for valuing metadata just as much as data itself.

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Olga Maydanchik

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Quick takeaways

Establishing a comprehensive Enterprise Business Glossary is critical for organizations aiming to shift towards a data-driven culture and informed decision-making.

Collaboration among stakeholders, including data architects and analytics teams, is essential for accurately defining terms and maintaining a relevant business glossary.

Implementing effective data classification and governance structures helps ensure data integrity, enhances glossary utility, and supports continuous improvement of data management practices.

Deep dives

Back to Basics in Data Management

Complicating simple decisions is often a common theme, particularly in data management. Many organizations overlook the importance of maintaining a business glossary, viewing it as unnecessary when their operations function without it. This results in people relying on their gut feelings rather than data to make informed decisions, leading to suboptimal outcomes. Emphasizing the need for clear definitions and structured data can facilitate a shift toward a more data-driven culture.

Intro

3min

Simplicity in Decision Making: Going Back to Basics

2min

The Power of Business Glossaries

29min

Governing the Data Glossary: Best Practices and Challenges

3min

The Importance of Data Classification

11min

Building Foundations for Data Management

15min

The Intersection of Data and Metadata: Practical Insights and Future Recommendations

4min

If an enterprise wants to be data or AI-driven, they can't skip the basics. Tim and Juan chat with Data Management Practitioner Olga Maydanchik about these essential foundations, including creating an Enterprise Business Glossary, building Data Quality Management processes, and other fundamental tasks that underpin successful AI initiatives.

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