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You're overwhelmed with data quality issues. How do you determine which ones to tackle first?

Drowning in data woes? Share how you prioritize issues for a smoother workflow.

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You're overwhelmed with data quality issues. How do you determine which ones to tackle first?

Drowning in data woes? Share how you prioritize issues for a smoother workflow.

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    Axel Schwanke

    Senior Data Engineer | Data Architect | Data Science | Data Mesh | Data Governance | 4x Databricks certified | 2x AWS certified | 1x CDMP certified | Medium Writer | Nuremberg, Germany

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    Resolving data quality issues requires a strategic approach to effectively prioritize. ... Assess business impact: Evaluate how each data quality issue impacts operations and decision-making. Prioritize those that have a significant negative impact on business outcomes. Analyze root causes: Identify the causes of data issues. Eliminating the root causes prevents them from recurring and ensures long-term data integrity. Implement a governance framework: Establish policies and procedures for data quality management. A solid framework ensures consistent standards and accountability across the organization.

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    Bhavanishankar Ravindra

    Breaking barriers since birth – AI and Innovation Enthusiast, Disability Advocate, Storyteller and National award winner from the Honorable President of India

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    When data quality problems accumulate, I'd tackle them by prevalence and impact. I'd tackle first those issues that actually have an impact on business decisions or system validity, those are the most important ones. Then, I'd tackle the most common errors because they're probably wasting resources. Root cause analysis would be used to separate symptoms from causes and reduce future noise. I'd also work with critical stakeholders to get priorities aligned, solving what's most important to them guarantees quick wins and long-term commitment. Smart triage keeps decisions crisp and the data clean.

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    Phaneendra Babu Subnivis

    Data Architect | Presales | Microsoft Azure | Data Solution Provider | Performance Optimization | Data Modeler

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    1. Issues which have high impact at to be identified. 2. Prioritize those with business needs 3. Address the issues based on business priority which have high impact on data interpretation.

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    Ankit Singh

    Purchase Executive @Shriram Enterprises(HO)| MBA🧑💻 Procurement Expert ► Specialist in risk management and cost reduction • Purchase Order Management, Supplier Relations, Inventory Control.

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    When facing a mountain of data quality issues, prioritize them by assessing their business impact, data criticality, and frequency. Start with issues that affect key decisions, financials, or regulatory compliance, and address recurring errors that might indicate systemic problems

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    Leon Ler

    Empowering Business with Data | Storyteller | People Person | Travel Enthusiast

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    Start from those that have the most impact on the business. If everything looks like it has the same impact then start anywhere. You will probably discover that a few similar things are blockers for the rest.

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    Vijay Sekar

    TPM at Freshworks | Enabling Engineering & Business Excellence Through Execution

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    🛠️ Prioritizing Data Quality Issues 📊 Assess Impact: Focus on issues that affect critical business decisions. ⏳ Check Urgency: Prioritize based on compliance deadlines or customer impact. 🔎 Identify Root Causes: Resolve systemic issues over surface-level fixes. 💰 Evaluate Cost: Consider the cost of poor data vs. the effort to fix it. 🧑🤝🧑 Engage Stakeholders: Align on priorities with business and technical teams. 📈 Start Small: Quick wins build momentum for larger fixes. Remember, clean data fuels smarter decisions. Tackle what matters most!

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