Key Takeaways from the DGIQ Conference

The DGIQ Conference highlighted critical insights into data management, featuring keynote speaker Scott Taylor, who emphasized the importance of storytelling in data. He suggested that data professionals should focus on understanding their stakeholders better, advocating for a shift from technical jargon to a vocabulary that resonates with business leaders. Attendees expressed relief at receiving practical approaches to data communication, recognizing that effective storytelling can facilitate executive support and funding for data initiatives. Taylor's mantra of concentrating on the 'why' rather than the 'how' resonated with many participants seeking to bridge the gap between data and business needs.