Business 101 for the Data Professional

What You Need to Know to Succeed in Business

Häftad, Engelska, 2024

AvJordan Morrow

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This new book from bestselling author Jordan Morrow empowers data professionals to work and operate more effectively in an organizational setting, equipping them with key business knowledge and skills.It is vital for data professionals to understand the business needs and outcomes of the organizations they work for and collaborate effectively with non-technical colleagues. Business 101 for the Data Professional is the definitive guide for data professionals looking to upskill their organizational effectiveness and enhance their career prospects. From business strategy to different business areas such as product, marketing, sales and operations to data monetization and value, the book explains how these contribute to the business, and, crucially, the role that data plays in supporting them. Business 101 for the Data Professional explores how to navigate key challenges and pitfalls of data in business, such as bias, misuse of data and the balancing of data and technical debt. It shows how to build networking, influencing and relationship building skills and outlines the key principles of strong communication and data storytelling, explaining how these can be used to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders such as clients. It is supported by examples, summaries of key learnings, and exercises at the end of each chapter to help readers detail their progress and map out their goals.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2024-12-03
Mått156 x 234 x 18 mm
Vikt382 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor248
FörlagKogan Page Ltd
ISBN9781398617063

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Jordan Morrow is known as the "Godfather of Data Literacy", having helped pioneer the field by building one of the world's first data literacy programs. He is the founder and CEO of Bodhi Data and the Senior Vice President of Data and AI Transformation for AgileOne. He served as the Chair of the Advisory Board for The Data Literacy Project and has helped companies and organizations around the world, including the United Nations, build and understand data literacy. Morrow is the author of three other books: Be Data Literate, Be Data Driven and Be Data Analytical all published by Kogan Page.

Chapter - 00: Introduction;Chapter - 01: Business and Data: The Intersection;Chapter - 02: A Crash Course in Business Strategy for Data Professionals;Chapter - 03: The Areas of a Business;Chapter - 04: A Dive Into Key Business Concepts;Chapter - 05: Using Data to Drive Value and Impact for a Business;Chapter - 06: Business Environment, Ethics, and Culture;Chapter - 07: Navigating the Perils of Data Work in Business;Chapter - 08: The Power of Networking and Stakeholder Management;Chapter - 09: Communication and Data Storytelling;Chapter - 10: Interviews with Business and/or Data Professionals and Leaders;Chapter - 11: The Future of Data and Business;Chapter - 12: Wrapping It All Together;

"Jordan Morrow expertly navigates the intersection of business and data, providing actionable insights for data professionals who want to elevate their impact in business contexts. This book goes beyond technical knowledge-it equips you with the strategic mindset necessary to align data work with organizational goals. A must-read for any data professional aspiring to drive value and success in the business world."