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Don't overcomplicate your data strategy

The Data Jargon Newsletter • 79 implied HN points • 17 Oct 24
💼 Business Stakeholder Management
  1. A good data strategy doesn't need to be full of tools or complicated terms. Keep it simple and clear so everyone understands it.
  2. You should make data easy to access based on how your team and customers currently work. Don't ask them to change their habits; instead, integrate the data into their preferred tools.
  3. Your data strategy will always need updates and improvements. Think of it as a living document that evolves to meet the needs of your business and customers.

How to Escape the Ad-Hoc Data Request Trap - 4 Mindset Shifts From a Former Director Of Analytics

SeattleDataGuy’s Newsletter • 659 implied HN points • 25 Jul 25
💼 Business Stakeholder Management
  1. Data teams should move from being reactive to proactive. This means instead of just answering requests, they should focus on setting goals that help the business grow.
  2. Being reactive makes it hard for data teams to have real influence. When they just respond to requests, they miss out on adding value to the business strategy.
  3. To break free from the reactive cycle, data teams need to care about the overall business outcomes, not just individual requests. This way, they can better support strategic initiatives.

A TPM’s Field Guide to Annual Roadmap Planning

Building Rome(s) • 11 implied HN points • 02 Dec 25
🕹 Technology Stakeholder Management
  1. Tie every proposal back to company OKRs and use clear metrics and smart questions to influence priorities even if you don’t own the product decision.
  2. Use simple capacity math (engineers × weeks) to make feasibility obvious, label stretch goals as aspirational, and protect teams from overcommitment.
  3. Manage dependencies with simple shared docs, secure soft commits with dates, document decisions clearly, and escalate through defined levels when blockers threaten the roadmap.

✅ Public relations: ESG management advisory or a communication function?

Wadds Inc. newsletter • 59 implied HN points • 09 Feb 23
💼 Business Stakeholder Management
  1. Public relations should play a role in driving real change in businesses, not just focus on communication after decisions are made. It's important for PR to influence management to act responsibly.
  2. Many oil and gas companies report huge profits but do not address their negative impact on the environment. This gap can lead to greater issues in society and the economy.
  3. There's a shift towards considering environmental and social factors in business strategies. PR can help highlight these issues, but it must go beyond surface-level communication to truly make an impact.
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