Data mesh is founded on four key principles. In this video, Rebecca Lamury, Head of Data Products, North America at Thoughtworks takes a close look at one of the most impactful — managing data as a product.
Rebecca introduces you to the concept, explores what high-value data products are comprised of, and explains how data as a product can help you address many common data management and utilization challenges.
She also offers insight into the value-driving opportunities that embracing data as a product can create for businesses and walks you through a simple five-step process for adopting data as a product in your business.
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00:04 Understanding data as a product
01:36 Balancing data products
02:49 Building data products
04:06 Self-contained data products
04:43 Challenges with traditional approaches
05:40 Quantifiable outcomes
06:30 Preparing for continuous change
07:06 Rallying support
07:52 Adopting a product mindset
08:17 Establishing product life cycle
08:57 Reinforcing the product mindset