The Role of the Data Steward

Data Stewards fill one of the most critical roles in the Data Ecosystem, ensuring the accuracy and availability of data, essential in AI environments. They are responsible for implementing and promoting Data Management best-practices for the ethical use of data, enabling operations and supporting intelligence initiatives.

Data Stewards strengthen the data culture through their passion for data.

Data Stewards are usually Subject Matter Experts, with a good understanding of a particular area of the organisation’s data, employees with strong data skills and are among the most valued staff.

Are you one of the Data Champions of your organisation?

In this practitioner’s course delegates will gain a thorough understanding of what is required to be an effective Data Steward, and what is needed to create the data foundation to support business initiatives, such as AI.

• The role of Data Steward:
  
  • Who are the Data Owners and Data Stewards?
  • Why do we need Data Stewards?
  • Key responsibilities of a Data Steward
  • What skills does a Data Steward need?
  • What experience does a Data Steward need?
• What a Data Steward needs to know about:
  • Data Ethics and Compliance
  • Data Privacy, Protection and Security
  • Data Analysis and Interpretation
  • Data Visualisation and Storytelling
  • Metadata Management
  • Data Assessments
  • Data Quality Improvement
  • Monitoring and Measurement
  • Reference and Master Data Management
  • Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence
  • Data Governance
  • Artificial Intelligence
• What a Data Steward does in a typical day:
  • Data Analysis
  • Issue Resolution
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Data Correction
  • Reporting
• Practical exercises to help you become a successful Data Champion:
  
  • How to communicate more effectively through data
  • How to get others to appreciate what can be done with data
  • What to be aware of when assisting others to do more with their data
  • How to create more interest in Data Management
• An overview of what else Data Stewards can do to increase their skills and knowledge.

After attending this workshop, delegates will be equipped to perform the role of a Data Steward:

• Managing the processes and procedures required to ensure the quality, control, protection and effective usage of data
• Delegates will be well-equipped with the knowledge and skills required to assist effectively in all areas of Data Management
• With practical experience gained from exercises, designed to rehearse being a Data Champion.

* A certificate of attendance will be provided on completion of the course

This is an ideal workshop for anyone who is fulfilling the role of Data Steward or aspiring to.