Why Data Culture Matters
Tips, Tricks and Games for Fostering a Successful Data Strategy in Your Organisation
Marion Shaw(Author)
Facet Publishing
1st Edition
Will be published approx. on 14. August 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-1-78330-870-5 (ISBN)
Description
In today's digital era, organisations are investing billions in data technologies, advanced analytics, and artificial intelligence. Yet, despite this technological progress, many data strategies fail to deliver their promised value. Why? Because the greatest challenge in becoming truly data-driven is not technical, it's cultural.
Combining practical advice with cultural insight, this book gives leaders and teams the tools and frameworks they need to embed data into the fabric of their organisation. Chapters cover:
what a data culture is and why it is central to organisational success
the core components of a strong data culture, from accessibility and accountability to curiosity, advocacy, and ethics
how to use data as a catalyst for innovation and future growth
how to streamline operations and refine workflows with data insights
developing a workplace AI culture
team-building games to foster a data culture
how to embed continuous improvement practices and celebrate success
evaluating your organisation's data culture and adapting it over time.
With a plethora of templates, ready-to-use resources and practical tools, ranging from policy samples and workshop outlines, to escape rooms and games, this essential guide will help senior data leaders unlock human potential through data and develop a truly data-driven organizational culture.
Combining practical advice with cultural insight, this book gives leaders and teams the tools and frameworks they need to embed data into the fabric of their organisation. Chapters cover:
what a data culture is and why it is central to organisational success
the core components of a strong data culture, from accessibility and accountability to curiosity, advocacy, and ethics
how to use data as a catalyst for innovation and future growth
how to streamline operations and refine workflows with data insights
developing a workplace AI culture
team-building games to foster a data culture
how to embed continuous improvement practices and celebrate success
evaluating your organisation's data culture and adapting it over time.
With a plethora of templates, ready-to-use resources and practical tools, ranging from policy samples and workshop outlines, to escape rooms and games, this essential guide will help senior data leaders unlock human potential through data and develop a truly data-driven organizational culture.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Professional Reference
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-78330-870-5 (9781783308705)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Marion Shaw is an award-winning data leader and Senior Director, Analytics and Data for International Business Group at Cencora. In 2024, Marion was recognized as Data IQ's Data Leader of the Year and Corndel's Data-Driven Leader, while her team at Chaucer earned the Data Team of the Year award from the London Market Forum. Marion is known for her innovative approach to embedding data culture and designed the widely celebrated Data Escape Room to engage teams in data-driven thinking.
Content
Introduction
Chapter 1: The Importance of A Data Culture In Organisations
Chapter 2: What should you include in your Data Culture?
Chapter 3: What are the Benefits of a Data Culture?
Chapter 4: What about an AI Culture?
Chapter 5: Implementing a Data Culture
Chapter 6: Continuous Improvement
Chapter 7: Building a Data-Driven Mindset
Chapter 8: Data Fluency for Everyone
Chapter 9: Data Governance and Ethics
Chapter 10: Key Performance Indicators for Data Culture
Chapter 11: Team Building Games to Foster Data Culture
Chapter 12: Data Escape Room
Chapter 13: Data Logic Puzzles
Appendix 1
Appendix 2
Appendix 3
Appendix 4
Appendix 5
References
Bibliography
Index
Chapter 1: The Importance of A Data Culture In Organisations
Chapter 2: What should you include in your Data Culture?
Chapter 3: What are the Benefits of a Data Culture?
Chapter 4: What about an AI Culture?
Chapter 5: Implementing a Data Culture
Chapter 6: Continuous Improvement
Chapter 7: Building a Data-Driven Mindset
Chapter 8: Data Fluency for Everyone
Chapter 9: Data Governance and Ethics
Chapter 10: Key Performance Indicators for Data Culture
Chapter 11: Team Building Games to Foster Data Culture
Chapter 12: Data Escape Room
Chapter 13: Data Logic Puzzles
Appendix 1
Appendix 2
Appendix 3
Appendix 4
Appendix 5
References
Bibliography
Index