What components does a Data Strategy include and what is its goal?
Starting top-down, its primary goal is to ensure that a company's data initiatives generate value. Thus, measures for the profitable use of data should not be viewed in isolation but must be aligned with the company's strategy. Products and processes should benefit from data, and data should enable new offerings for the company.
For example, your data requirements will differ if, strategically, you aim to position your company as an ecological leader, a price leader, or a niche provider in your industry. In the first case, high-quality ESG data will play a significant role in the data strategy, while in the second case, real-time competitor price information will be crucial, and in the third, detailed information on customer requirements might be the focus.
In any case, your desired business orientation will impact the use and requirements of data. Simultaneously, it is necessary to keep compliance in mind and establish a corresponding organizational structure within the company.