Acknowledgments
Author Barbara Grizzuti Harrison said, “There are no original ideas. There are only original people.” In writing this book, it has become clear to me just how true these words are. Fortunately for me, and for you as the reader, I have had the privilege of working with and learning from a lot of original people. This book is not necessarily filled with new ideas as much as it is a compilation of ideas—from many people—combined to provide a practical approach to how to improve your business by improving your data. The individuals listed here shared ideas and experiences, and I am indebted to each one of them. Given that there are no original ideas just original people, the most important element becomes who you talk to. I’d like to acknowledge some of the folks who have helped me formulate ideas.
My many colleagues and experts in the data management community have provided a wealth of ideas and inspiration. These friends have been practitioners in helping organizations understand the value that data can bring. They have shared thoughts and information with me and with data professionals around the world. There is a very long list of industry experts, but these select few are ones that, time and time again, provide the rest of us with valuable insight. A special thanks to Jill Dyché and Evan Levy of Baseline Consulting. Few people have the business acumen, technology skills, and just plain common sense that Jill and Evan possess. Special thanks go out to these two ...

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