W328: Data Lakes: No Question is Dumb
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Not an IT session, a conversation about why the association world is buzzing about data lakes, and giving you a safe space to ask questions, such as why are associations using these tools? How can you plan for them if you have a beer budget and/or small staff? When is the best time to get started? Relax, this easy-going non-techie session will help you understand the options and provide solid takeaways on what you can do right away spending only time and effort.
Target audience: Ideally suited for any association exec, in any department, who desires to improve decision-making by harnessing the sea of data that often goes unused. Great for business users including membership, marketing, finance, professional development, and events.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Understand the pros and cons of data lakes and data warehouses.
- Understand when data lakes are a good tool, or not, based on your association’s needs.
- Learn about data privacy and data stewardship.
- Learn what steps you can take to improve the current data situation.
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