The official podcast of tech/data nerd and "recovering data scientist" Joe Reis. He provides refreshingly candid thoughts on the world of technology and data. Each week, he broadcasts from somewhere in the world, sometimes ranting solo or with the smartest people in the business.
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Data & Impact - a Passion2Knowledge Experience strives to add valuable, real-world data career insights to our audience. We promise to deliver passionate, industry-specific, perspectives about analytics from a broad range of functional business area experts.
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The “LEADERS IN CONSULTING” show is dedicated to helping Partners and Managing Directors of Consultancies grow their business faster. If you want to learn best practices from other Leaders in Consulting, this show is for you. Each episode features an interview with a consultancy Partner, Managing Director or Thought Leader, discussing topics like: 1. How to set up a winning strategy for your consultancy 2. How to upsell and cross-sell more 3. How to win big whale leads and convert those to c ...
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Christian Steinert - Consulting in Unsexy, Niche Industries
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Christian Steinart and I chat about data consulting in unsexy and niche industries (like roofing in Christian's case). We go through starting a consultancy, the mental game of running a business, getting leads, and much more. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christiansteinert96/
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Nik Suresh Will F*cking Piledrive You If You Say AI Again
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Until recently, Nik Suresh wrote under a mysterious blog that had several viral posts, including the famous "I Will F*cking Piledrive You If You Mention AI Again." For the longest time, he was an underground sensation, with nobody (not even his friends) knowing his identity. In this episode, we chat about his blog posts (I'm a huge fan), the realit…
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5 Minute Friday - Most Companies Want to do AI, Most are Barely Doing BI
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I've been saying for years, most companies are barely doing BI, let alone AI. Last week, I posted about this on LinkedIn and it went viral. Here, I unpack what I mean by that post. The post: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7230408663125913600
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Rehgan Bleile - AI Governance, Creating Opportunities for Women Speakers at Conferences, and more
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Rehgan Bleile joins me to chat about the challenges and importance of AI governance and adoption. We also discuss the lack of representation of women in conferences, and efforts to create genuine opportunities for women speakers. AlignAI: getalignai.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rehganavon/ Women in Analytics: https://www.womeninanalyti…
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Most people approach their careers via 1:1 - 1 employee: 1 employer, 1 consultant: 1 client, etc. In this rant, I discuss why you should consider 1:many as a way to level up your career and visibility.
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I've been head's down finishing my upcoming Data Engineering course on Coursera, and working on the new book. In this episode, I chat about the differences between courses and books, why high quality content matters more than ever in the age of AI, and much more. Enroll in the new DeepLearning.AI Data Engineering Professional Certificate course her…
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Chris Bergh joins me to chat about all things DataOps. We also discuss lean, removing waste from data processes and teams, and much more. DataKitchen: https://datakitchen.io/ DataOps Manifesto: https://dataopsmanifesto.org/en/
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5 Minute Friday - Quality vs Productivity, Peopleware, and What Hasn't Changed
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Hanging out in Berlin right now. Re-read Peopleware (originally released in 1987), and it got me thinking about what hasn't changed in tech and data. Namely, we tend to rush through things in the name of productivity instead of focusing on quality. Will AI help this? Maybe and maybe not.
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Lexi Pasi and I chat about symbolic logic in AI, building and managing data science teams, math, and the shapes of ML/AI problems. Lexi is one of my favorites to talk to because she's so left-field yet so effectively reasonable and logical (she does have a PhD in logic...).LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandrapasi/…
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Ep. 94 - Daily Networking Strategies: How to Stay Connected and Win Clients - with Rudraksh Bhawalkar
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How can you maintain strong client relationships across continents? In this episode, Rudraksh Bhawalkar, Partner at EY, brings a wealth of experience from across the globe. He shares his journey from India to the US, Africa, and finally to Germany, and reveals how he leverages daily networking strategies to stay connected and win clients. Dive into…
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5 Minute Friday - Saying the Quiet Parts Out Loud
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I've been told that I "say the quiet parts out loud." It might be calling out "data science" and AI as overhyped, or anything else I've ranted about online over the years. In this episode, I unpack what that means and why I do it.
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Joseph Machado - Balancing Tools and Fundamentals in Data Engineering
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Joseph Machado and I chat about teaching data engineering, trends in data engineering, and the state of data content and influencers. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephmachado1991/ Website: https://www.startdataengineering.com/
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Data can be a rough industry. Data professionals often feel alone and in need of someone to talk to. I've been hosting "data therapy" sessions for the last couple months. Here are my thoughts on them, and why I think they're critical to helping professionals feel heard and learn from others. Join here: https://practicaldatamodeling.substack.com/…
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Paco Nathan - Old School AI Meets New School AI, Early Internet, and Much More
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Paco Nathan and I chat about early chatbots, and all things AI, especially since the 1980s. We also riff on how we intersected in the early days of the Internet. Paco is one of my faves, so expect him back for another interview soon. X: https://twitter.com/pacoid LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceteri/…
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Ep. 93 - Be More Pirate: Meet one of the Remarkable Leaders Behind Implement’s Energy Unit's Growth from 8 to 100 Employees - with Christian Romer Vingtoft
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What led Implement Consulting Group's Energy and Climate practice to skyrocket from a modest team of 8 to a robust unit of 100 in just five years? In this episode, Senior Partner and Head of Energy and Climate at Implement Consulting Group Christian Romer Vingtoft delves into the dynamic journey of building a pioneering energy unit focused on the e…
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Shachar Meir - The 3 Missing Ingredients of Data
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Shachar Meir joins me for a chat about the three missing ingredients in data, going out on your own, the state of the data industry, and much more. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shacharmeir/
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5 Minute Friday w/ Matthew Mullins - Two Grump Old Men Screaming at the Sky
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Matthew Mullins joins me to chat about a recent "get off my lawn" post along the lines that a lot of things we're trying to reinvent in data have already been done, and we're generally overcomplicating the hell out of things. I agree with him. In this episode, we rant about a few of the topics in his post. The post: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/up…
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5 Minute Friday w/ Lindsay Murphy - F*ck Around and Find Out, AI Edition
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Lindsay Murphy joins me to chat about whether companies are ready for AI in their data and analytics workflows. The verdict - listen and find out more :) Lindsay's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsaymurphy4/
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Ep. 92 - Authentic Connections: How H&Z is Winning Clients with Community-Building - with Constanze von Lentzke & Sven Steinert
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Community building has been in H&Z's DNA since day one—so, how are they using this innovative strategy to create authentic human connections and win clients? In today's episode, you'll discover how building authentic human connections can revolutionise your client acquisition strategy. Join Sammy as he sits down with Sven Steinert, CEO of SUSTAINX …
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Steven Macleod - The Importance of Operational Data Modeling
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Steven Macleod joins me to discuss the importance of operational data modeling, the flaws in current data modeling practices, and the challenges of data modeling at startups and in 3rd party tools. Occam Works: https://occam.works/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenmacleod/
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Zack Ober | The Intersection of Business Leadership & Operations in Data
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In this episode, we delve into the dynamic intersection of business leadership, operations, and data analytics. We introduce our guest, Zack Ober, founder of Simple Data Solutions LLC, highlighting his extensive background in analytics and entrepreneurship. We begin with Zack’s professional journey, from his early days as a Data Analyst at TV Time …
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5 Minute Friday - Mixed Model Arts, aka "The Convergence"
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It's not enough to know or peddle one data modeling technique these days. That's like fighting in the UFC knowing only thumb-wrestling. The world is very complicated with respect to data. To be a data practitioner, you need to be awesome in not just one, but MANY data modeling techniques. This is what I call Mixed Model Arts, which will be discusse…
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The Finnish Data Mafia - What's Up With Data In Finland?
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What's up with Finland and data? I think Finland might have among the strongest contingencies of data practitioners in the world. Pound for pound, Finland might rule the planet for data competencies. I chat with the The Finnish Data Mafia, jokingly my friends who are responsible for the upcoming Helskini Data Week.…
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Ep. 91 - EY's Response to AI: Why They Plan to 2x Their Managed Services Revenue This Year - with Matthias Bandemer
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EY Germany's managed services unit currently accounts for 15% of their consulting revenue, but they have big plans to double that by the end of the year. In this episode, EY Germany Partner & Consulting Managed Services Leader Matthias Bandemer shares why they're rethinking their business model to focus more on managed services. He also digs into t…
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Just wrapped up a course with Sol Rashidi on transitioning your career from practitioner to leader. The notion of "success" kept recurring, so I spend this podcast unpacking it. What is success and why should you figure out what it means for you?
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This wasn't the interview I expected to do. I thought I'd interview Nick Freund about his startup, Workstream. Between the time we scheduled our podcast and when we hit the record button, he shut down his company. That's a pretty major shift, to say the least. What's it like to shut down a company? Nick discusses the various pivots of his startup, …
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Ep. 90 - How to Boost Efficiency With Custom-Built Software and Turn It Into a Money-Making Product - with Tim Redgate
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How can your consultancy create and leverage proprietary software? Tim Redgate, Strategy Director & UK Head at Axioned, shares his knowledge. This episode delves deep into the transformative journey of building and leveraging technology within a consulting firm. Tim shares his firsthand experience with developing, funding, and marketing custom soft…
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I've had plenty of discussions over the last couple of weeks about data teams - what are they, and how do I measure their success? I dive into a distinction I make about data teams - enterprise vs product - and some key ways to gauge them.
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Doug Needham - Architecture Deep Dive, The Hard Work of GenAI, and more
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Doug Needham is an OG DBA and data architect who built DataOps workflows back in Desert Storm (!) and has managed to stay very current with data to today. We talk about data architecture war stories, the hard work to do generative AI in the enterprise, and much more. Enjoy!
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Some things happened over the last day that I need to call out. Women and other underrepresented groups need to be treated better in tech and data. Whether it's all-male panels at conferences or mansplaining on social media, I'm pretty embarrassed and irritated by how women are treated in our industry. My message for this episode - stop being a d*c…
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Juha Korpela - The Power of Conceptual Data Modeling
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Juha Korpela is a world-renowned expert in conceptual data modeling. He joins me to discuss the power of conceptual data modeling, why the data modeling world is broken today, data products, and much more. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jkorpela/
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Ep. 89 - AI at Zühlke: How to Develop Your AI Competencies With Internal Experimentation - with Melanie Marchant
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Eager to use AI in client projects? Try experimenting internally first. Zühlke did exactly that and reduced their discovery process time by 75%. In this episode, Sammy is joined by Melanie Marchant, Head of Digital Consulting at Zühlke. Melanie gives us an insider’s look at how her team is harnessing AI—not just to streamline operations but to revo…
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In this episode, I talk about why history matters for technology professionals. When you understand the history of technology, techniques, and approaches, you have the context to understand where they fit into your situation. Ignore history at your peril.
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Nash Bober | The Ins and Outs of Data Leadership
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Ever wondered what it takes to be a data leader? In episode 18 of Data & Impact, we dive deep with Nash Bober, local Columbus, Ohio Area data leader. Interestingly, Nash and Christian share a similar background academically and have oriented their careers in a similar manner: Marketing, IS, data strategy and leadership as a core focus. We explore t…
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Ep. 88 - From Law Enforcement to Leading Blockchain Solutions: Scott Pounder’s Journey in Building a Global Practice
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From the gritty streets of law enforcement to the cutting edge of digital asset consulting, how does one navigate such a dramatic career shift? In this episode, we sit down with Scott Pounder, Managing Director — Blockchain and Digital Assets at FTI Consulting, who shares his journey from law enforcement to leading digital asset and blockchain init…
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On a panel this week, we discussed the topic of career progressions. It got me thinking about the various ways people navigate their careers. Here's my advice if you're trying to move up the corporate ladder, frustrated in your current role, or want to jump ship and do your own thing.
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Ep. 87 - Hunt Together, Stay Together: How to Achieve Sustainable Growth With a Partner-Led Strategy - with Norman Weisser
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Bringing on partners is a substantial investment and a risky growth strategy. Cultural clashes, loss of control, competitive issues — there's plenty that could go wrong. EGC has made it work for them, however, with their teams in German-speaking markets having doubled since Norman Weisser joined the company. In this episode, we are joined by Norman…
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Yulia Pavlova - AI and Disinformation/Misinformation in the Media
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Yulia Pavlova (Director of Technical Innovation at Thomson Reuters) joins me to chat about the role of AI in disinformation/misinformation in the media, communicating complex topics to nontechnical people, and much more. I personally consider the current state of the media as one of the central challenges today, and I learned a lot chatting with Yu…
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Ep. 86 - Next Stop, Dubai: How IFZA Is Helping Consultancies Unlock Global Market Opportunities for Their Clients in the Middle East - with Diego Michel
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5 Minute Friday - Is Data Modeling a Waste of Time?
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Is data modeling a waste of time? I meet a number of people who say it is. In this episode, I dissect some of the arguments against data modeling, and give reasons why it matters more than ever today.
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Safiyy Momen - The Good and Bad of the Modern Data Stack, Controlling Cloud Costs, and More
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Safiyy Momen and I chat about the good and bad of the Modern Data Stack, controlling cloud costs, boring engineering, and much more. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/safiyy-momen/
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Gordon Wong - Why Most Data Teams Aren't That Valuable
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Gordon Wong and I chat about why most data teams aren't that valuable, and ways data teams can deliver more value.
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Ep. 85 - Becoming Bain: What It’s Like to Become a Partner at One of the World’s Most Prestigious Consultancy Firms - With Thibault Lecat
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Thibault Lecat is 6 months into his new role as Partner at Bain & Company. He joins us on the podcast to share his experience and insights as one of the firm's newest Partners. Thibault dives into his personal experiences transitioning into this pivotal role, the strategic challenges of establishing and scaling a practice, and how Bain supports new…
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5 Minute Friday - It's Fast Enough, or Why Programming Language Wars are Dumb
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Just got off the plane from Spain, and I'm quite jet lagged. Nonetheless, here's your Friday rant. In this episode, I chat about an experience I had with someone telling me Python is a slow language. If you can't tell, I think programming language wars are dumb, and I give some reasons why.
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Roman Yampolskiy - AI Safety & The Dangers of General Super Intelligence
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Roman Yampolskiy is an AI safety researcher who's deeply concerned with the dangers of General Super Intelligence. We chat about why he doesn't think humanity has much time left, and what we can do about it. Twitter: https://twitter.com/romanyam?lang=en
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Ep. 84 - Fast-Food Clerk to Leader of a European Consulting Entity: A Story of Risk, Resilience, and Reward - with Antoine Mollion
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Steve Jobs once said, “You cannot connect the dots looking forward. You can only connect them looking backwards, so you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future.” This statement will strike a chord for anyone whose career path led them to unpredictable destinations; such is the case with Antoine Mollion, Managing Director EME…
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I'm sitting in the Amsterdam Airport (Schipol) and wrote some of my book on the flight over to Europe. In this episode, I'll talk briefly about my book writing process, and how it differs today from when I wrote Fundamentals of Data Engineering.
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The Changelog (Jarod Santo and Adam Stacoviak) - Reverse Podcast
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Jarod Santo and Adam Stacoviak from The Changelog join me for 1.5 hours of free-flowing chats about planned obscelescene, old school vs new school consumer tech, the XZ Backdoor incident, the job market doldrums (plus tips for finding work and starting a biz), and being unemployable. Jarod and Adam are two of my favorite people to talk with, since …
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Ep. 83 - Wie BearingPoint Österreich innovativ neue Kundschaft gewinnt, von Meetups bis zur eigenen Konferenz - mit Andreas Mitter
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Wie kann man sich als Berater auf Innovationen, schnelllebige Trends und veränderte Kundenerwartungen vorbereiten, wenn man gerade keine Glaskugel zur Hand hat? Andreas Mitter, Partner bei BearingPoint Österreich, ist sich sicher, dass Aussitzen keine Lösung ist. In dieser Folge des LEADERS IN CONSULTING Podcast spricht er mit unserem Host Sammy Ge…
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In today's Practical Data Modeling group discussion, we chatted about how to get buy-in for data modeling. The question was intentionally vague, because context is key. I give some thoughts on this topic, and how you can generalize this to most situations where you need to get buy-in. Practical Data Modeling: https://practicaldatamodeling.substack.…
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