Step one in preparedness is knowing where your data is, but like many first steps, it is the hardest. It may seem simple, but it’s not.
Rapid Shut Down – The First Step is Often the Hardest
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Oh the Metrics we track
In most large businesses, the team working on innovation and new products do not have the same profit targets as the mainstream business units.
Data is for Life, not just Christmas
I often see bumper stickers and posters saying, ‘A dog is for life, not just for Christmas.’ The reminder is simple and clear.
We haven’t been looking
We often think about, notice, and point out what is there. What is there. We often forget to look for what is not there.
Nuts, Bolts, and Digital Governance
The data we collect is like nuts and bolts. We can have different hardware stores and manufacturers and still the data can work together.
Not what it seems with AI
Most AI systems are trained on datasets from a small group of sources – Nothing from Africa and little from Asia and Latin America.
Three Reasons to Consider Collective Data Ownership
Collective data ownership is not the silver bullet for all our challenges. And frankly, would likely create new challenges. Consider it still
Treat others the way you want to be treated
‘Treat others the way you want to be treated.’ I heard this often from my parents. It also applies in conversations about data and governance
Who’s it for?
Travelling by train and other forms of public transport is great, if you know how it works. If you don't, it can be a right pain to find help. Apps can sell you tickets, but it can be a challenge to interpret the codes. At stations it can be hard to find someone...