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Christmas is going to be a little different this year. Whether we’re spending it with the two other households permitted or speaking to loved ones virtually, though, the spirit of togetherness and the desire to spend the day (in person or not) with loved ones is, I think, as strong as ever.

Those who've caught my first two articles on the Data Maturity Assessment will know that a good data strategy is about much more than what's written down - It's only as good as the people behind it.

I ended last week’s data maturity article by saying that an organisation’s success with data depends on so much more than what it’s got on paper. Understanding the purpose and value of data is more than a well written, but ultimately misused, data strategy.

Over the past few weeks I’ve been writing about the key concepts that underpin an organisation’s data strategy. From solid framework and understanding through to innovative and creative individuals, there’s so much that influences the effectiveness of a data strategy.

Those who attended the recent CDO Summer school (or those who have read my and Peter Jackson’s latest book!) will know all about our Data Maturity Assessments.

Data is nothing new. Many often think of it as a part of the wider digital transformation process that we hear so much about, but the act of storing and analysing data can actually be traced back as far as 18,000 BC, when paleolithic tribespeople would mark notches into sticks to keep track of their tribes' supplies.

Pubs are back! Whilst lots of people flocked to their local to have their first pint in months over the weekend, there was also plenty of criticism online. Many asked if we were actually in the clear yet, and if heading down the local meant you could be putting more people at risk.