Catalog & Cocktails: The Honest, No-BS Data Podcast Want to Be Data and AI-Driven? Start with the Basics...a Glossary! with Olga Maydanchik
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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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Start with a Spreadsheet
- Start with a simple spreadsheet to define initial business terms.
- Transition to a data catalog when you need to manage relationships between terms.
Glossaries Often Overlooked
- Most organizations don't prioritize business glossaries and often overlook their importance.
- They only consider glossaries when implementing data catalogs, treating them as a minor feature.
Data-Driven and AI Readiness
- Being data-driven means using data for decisions instead of gut feelings, requiring awareness of available data.
- AI readiness depends on understanding data relationships, not just data availability, to avoid falling behind.