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Newsletter - December 2024
Welcome to our monthly newsletter - where we let you know what's been happening in the world of data.
Welcome to our monthly newsletter - where we let you know what's been happening in the world of data, keep you in the loop with our latest blog releases, highlight our top news picks and share with you exclusive updates from the team at DAMA UK.
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Dear Data People,
Have yourself a merry little Christmas,
Let your heart be light,From now on,
our troubles will be out of sight…
So sang Judy Garland in the film Meet Me in St Louis and, just for now, we’re going to go with the flow and take her at her word!
The data world has been fast paced and busy this year so let’s take a little pause. Pop the kettle on, put your feet up, and hum along to Judy’s trouble-free dulcet tones while enjoying our top picks from recent weeks.
The team here at DAMA UK would like to thank you for your continued support and wish you a wonderful festive break
See you in January!
Top Picks from the last few weeks
A little cheating can (sometimes) be a good thing
Here is a cheat sheet for anyone grappling with the often-tricky decision of choosing the right visualisation for data.
A clear, concise guide like this is so valuable, especially for ensuring that the story your data tells resonates with your audience.
One tip we’d add is to always consider the level of granularity your audience needs.
For example, executives typically prefer high-level overviews like bar charts or pie charts that focus on key metrics and trends, while analysts or technical teams often benefit more from detailed visuals like scatter plots, histograms or line charts that reveal patterns and correlations.
Additionally, don’t underestimate the power of context in your visuals.
Using data to benefit your business doesn't have to break the bank!
With 60% of UK start-ups failing within the first three years, we thought it might be helpful to take a look at how data can play a role in making your business part of the 40% that succeeds. And, no, you don’t need to be a data expert nor invest in expensive tools.
You don’t need to be a start up to appreciate this one.
Centralised vs. decentralised data teams?
Shaping data teams in a centralised vs. decentralised way is not easy! Most organisations go one way, only to back the other way a few years later.
Finding the sweet spot can be a real challenge. The world, the business, the data, and the tech is changing. All approaches have their pros and cons.
Where is your data housed?
While Data Warehouses have served us well for decades, the emergence of Data Lakehouses marks a significant evolution in data architecture. As organisations deal with increasingly complex and varied data, the flexibility and efficiency offered by Lakehouses cannot be overlooked.
This piece explores the pros and cons of both.
Diary Dates
We’re taking a brief pause over the festive season but our events calendar for 2025 promises to be just as packed as this year’s has been.
Each of our webinars addresses a specific aspect of data management or the challenges and opportunities facing us data practitioners. They’re hugely popular and valuable so, if you didn’t catch them all, why not take a look at our fantastic archive here DAMA UK - Past Public Events
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Our Partners & Sponsors
Finally, we would like to say a HUGE thank you to all of our brilliant sponsors, who support DAMA UK on our mission to nurture a talented community of data professionals championing the value of data management across the UK.
