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The Pareto Principle in Action

The Pareto principle, also known as the 80/20 rule, has emerged as the cornerstone of our data journey.

Striking a balance between meeting immediate and ever-expanding business demands for reliable, trustworthy data and establishing resilient, long-term data capabilities became the guiding principles.

This led us to formulate a business motto that rightly encapsulates the essence of this book: solid at the core, flexible at the edge. However, this isn’t merely a description of adaptability and creativity; it’s a story underpinned by design thinking and holistic operational strategies for end-to-end delivery.

In this especially long, but hopefully not boring, chapter, you will learn about the following techniques ...

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