Data Quality

So you’ve read a few books, articles, journals, blogs or newsletters about data quality.

You recognise the importance of data quality and it’s obvious need in a modern, progressive organisation.

Maybe you’re even in a position to do something about it but you’re struggling to take the next steps.

Perhaps your project is witnessing the impacts of poor data quality?

Perhaps you’re in charge of “tackling” data quality within your organisation?

I guess your head is also swimming with problems:

  • What tools do we need?
  • What skills do we need?
  • Will we need external resources?
  • How much will it all cost?

You have no doubt guessed that data quality improvement is not a simple endeavour.

For example, despite what vendors say, data quality technology is not a silver bullet.

Data quality is not just about technology, it’s about pain, people and process.

Without business pain, there is no need and focus for you to create action.

To succeed with data quality you have to become an expert in pain.

Without the right support from the right people you will never get your data quality initiative onto the drawing board let alone off it.

And without a data quality process that is right for your organisation (not some  mythical enterprise that exists only in conference lectures) you won’t have a plan to convince and show people of the way forward.

We like to do things on your terms.

If you want to find out more about data quality without being hassled by salesmen (we don’t have any), endless emails or meeting requests then we recommend you start with our data quality starter pack.

It’s free and full of tools, techniques and answers to all those data quality questions buzzing around your head.

While you’re reading it and implementing some of the concepts we promise not to bug you with requests for sales meetings and other infringements on your valuable time.

If you find it useful and informative then feel free to arrange a workshop to follow up any questions you might have.

We also provide monthly online clinics for people just like you who have plenty of questions but not enough answers.

Please contact us to request either your free starter pack, workshop, clinic or to discuss any other issues you are facing with data quality.

Alternatively, if you have some challenges that you want to address right now, why not check out our new coaching service by clicking here.