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Building & Selling: A Guide to Data Strategy Success in Your Organization

December 12, 2023 | 1 PM EST

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While countless organizations aim to harness the potential of data, few possess a clear strategy to transform raw information into actionable insights that fuel their operations and marketing efforts. Don’t fall into the trap of investing in limited, tactical solutions. Discover the key to maximizing your data’s potential and revolutionize your business strategy!

Key Takeaways

  • Define the core elements of a successful data strategy.
  • Develop an enterprise-wide data and analytics strategy to achieve business goals.
  • Secure organizational support and funding for your data initiatives.

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About Reid Colson

Reid, Executive Vice President, Consulting Practices at UDig, is a long-time data professional with experience at multiple Fortune 500 companies. Most recently, he was the Chief Data and Analytics Officer at Markel. Prior to that he held multiple roles at Capital One including VP of Data Engineering.

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