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Nowadays the power of data and how AI can be leveraged have never been more crucial to the success of businesses. As a result, data quality – the degree to which data is accurate, reliable, and applicable – is finally becoming a hot topic. And that's music to my ears. Afterall, we all want to reduce that 50% of time spent on data quality:

Regardless, as companies scramble to derive the most insights from their data stores and make best use of AI.

However, navigating the complex landscape of data quality can be challenging, and many myths abound. The following overview of the top ten myths aims to provide a clear understanding of data quality and its vital role in business success. Let's dispel the following myths together and start improving the quality of our data:

1. It’s All About Fixing the Data

The prevalent belief that data quality is about "fixing" erroneous data only scratches the surface of this complex topic. Data quality is not a problem that one can solve through quick fixes or temporary measures. The real goal is to ensure that your data generation and collection processes yield high-quality data from the start, thereby preventing errors before they can even occur.

Data quality management is a proactive, ongoing process that needs to involve both technical and non-technical teams within an organization. By prioritizing the prevention of errors over correction, businesses can have access to precise and reliable data, empowering them to make effective strategic decisions. To learn more on best practices to aid in your data quality management, please read “The trifecta of the best data quality management“.

2. It’s a One-Time Project

The belief that data quality is a one-off project is a detrimental misconception. Data is an ever-changing entity, subject to decay and obsolescence over time. Companies grow and evolve, products are updated, customers change their behaviors or move to new locations, leading to rapid alterations in data.

Data quality management, therefore, is a continuous process that demands constant vigilance and frequent maintenance. Regular data audits and cleaning are key to ensuring that your data remains relevant and reliable, serving as the bedrock for your business decisions and strategic moves.

3. It’s IT’s Responsibility

While it's true that IT teams play an essential role in data management, the burden of data quality cannot be solely shouldered by them. Data is a critical asset used by various departments across an organization, each of which influences its quality in one way or another. As such, data quality is an organization-wide concern that demands shared responsibility.

To instill this shared sense of responsibility, it's essential to foster a culture of data quality within the organization. This involves educating all employees on the importance of data quality, the role they play in maintaining it, and the impact of poor data quality on business outcomes. And guess what? Communication should be at the center of it all. For best practices on communication, please read the “3 communication steps for successful data management programs“.

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Feel free to read through the remaining 7 myths here: Top 10 Data Quality Myths You Should Know

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