Why Data Culture Matters: Tips, Tricks and Games for Fostering a Successful Data Strategy in Your Organisation

NOTE: This title will be available Fall 2026. You may place an order and the item will be shipped when it becomes available. 

With a plethora of templates, ready-to-use resources and practical tools, ranging from policy samples and workshop outlines, to escape rooms and games, this essential guide will help senior data leaders unlock human potential through data and develop a truly data-driven organizational culture.

In today's digital era, organizations are investing billions in data technologies, advanced analytics, and artificial intelligence. Yet, despite this technological progress, many data strategies fail to deliver their promised value. Why? Because the greatest challenge in becoming truly data-driven is not technical, it's cultural. Combining practical advice with cultural insight, this book gives leaders and teams the tools and frameworks they need to embed data into the fabric of their organization. Chapters cover:

• what a data culture is and why it is central to organizational success;
• the core components of a strong data culture, from accessibility and accountability to curiosity, advocacy, and ethics;
• how to use data as a catalyst for innovation and future growth;
• how to streamline operations and refine workflows with data insights;
• developing a workplace AI culture;
• team-building games to foster a data culture;
• how to embed continuous improvement practices and celebrate success; and
• evaluating your organization's data culture and adapting it over time

Author: Marion Shaw
Published: 2026
Publisher: Facet Publishing, UK
Pages: 224
Width: 6"
Height: 9"
Format: Softcover