Principles of a Metadata-First Data Strategy

Posted on May 16, 2024 by Zac

In the realm of data strategy amid digital transformation, a shift towards a metadata-first approach is gradually unfolding. This strategy places the collection and curation of metadata at the forefront, with the ultimate goal of operationalizing this metadata.

Our guiding principles:

• Every interaction with data is an opportunity to collect metadata.
• Prioritize curating metadata over accumulating more data.
• Team conversations should focus on metadata over data.
• Remember, data projects are not technology projects.

This set is subject to refinement as we delve deeper into metadata-first thinking across various industries.