{"id":16525,"date":"2017-11-29T21:17:09","date_gmt":"2017-11-29T15:47:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fusioncharts.com\/blog\/?p=16525"},"modified":"2026-01-20T14:36:44","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T09:06:44","slug":"data-education-democratization","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fusioncharts.com\/blog\/data-education-democratization\/","title":{"rendered":"Democratizing Data? What You Need to Know About Data Education 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<blockquote>How self-service analytics, data democratization and data education can take collaboration to a whole new level.<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n<em>2013<\/em>: Nearly 3,600 photos are uploaded on Instagram, over 100,000 Tweets are posted, and Google processes more than 2 million searches, every minute.\r\n\r\nFast forward to <em>2017<\/em>. For 456,000 Tweets a minute, we have 527,760 Snaps \u2013 a major disruptor. Also, Google now handles around 3,607,080 queries and 46,740 images are added to Instagram, a whopping 1,198% jump.\r\n\r\nThat\u2019s the rapidly growing world of data we live in.\r\n\r\nClearly, the information age is gradually reaching an inflection point. With users continuously extending this global reservoir, data today is quite literally everywhere, and how we harness it is more important than ever before. \r\n\r\nCritical information has traditionally been the arena of vigilant gatekeepers, IT departments, and statistical analysts. It\u2019s only in the last few years that <strong>C-level executives have woken up to the benefits of adopting a collaborative approach, where employees across the board have access to the warehouses and the tools required for data analysis.<\/strong>\r\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_71 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<\/div><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fusioncharts.com\/blog\/data-education-democratization\/#Democratizing_data_no_longer_a_walled_garden\" title=\"Democratizing data: no longer a walled garden\">Democratizing data: no longer a walled garden<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fusioncharts.com\/blog\/data-education-democratization\/#Universal_access_the_not_so_bright_side\" title=\"Universal access: the not so bright side\">Universal access: the not so bright side<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fusioncharts.com\/blog\/data-education-democratization\/#Democratize_the_BI_tools_not_just_the_data\" title=\"Democratize the BI tools, not just the data\">Democratize the BI tools, not just the data<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fusioncharts.com\/blog\/data-education-democratization\/#Data_Education-_Entering_through_the_narrow_gates\" title=\"Data Education- Entering through the narrow gates\">Data Education- Entering through the narrow gates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fusioncharts.com\/blog\/data-education-democratization\/#Here_are_the_5_skillsets_you_cant_avoid\" title=\"Here are the 5 skillsets you can\u2019t avoid:\">Here are the 5 skillsets you can\u2019t avoid:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fusioncharts.com\/blog\/data-education-democratization\/#Technical_proficiency_%E2%80%93\" title=\"Technical proficiency \u2013\">Technical proficiency \u2013<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fusioncharts.com\/blog\/data-education-democratization\/#Larger_vision_%E2%80%93\" title=\"Larger vision \u2013\">Larger vision \u2013<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fusioncharts.com\/blog\/data-education-democratization\/#Ability_to_comprehend_and_conceptualize_%E2%80%93\" title=\"Ability to comprehend and conceptualize \u2013\">Ability to comprehend and conceptualize \u2013<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fusioncharts.com\/blog\/data-education-democratization\/#Analysis_knowhow_%E2%80%93\" title=\"Analysis knowhow \u2013\">Analysis knowhow \u2013<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fusioncharts.com\/blog\/data-education-democratization\/#Professional_confidence_%E2%80%93\" title=\"Professional confidence \u2013\">Professional confidence \u2013<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fusioncharts.com\/blog\/data-education-democratization\/#The_way_forward-_Go_beyond_the_tools_and_trappings\" title=\"The way forward- Go beyond the tools and trappings\">The way forward- Go beyond the tools and trappings<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Democratizing_data_no_longer_a_walled_garden\"><\/span>Democratizing data: no longer a walled garden<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\nA 2016 study found that individuals are responsible for creating <a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20200928184436\/https:\/\/analytics-magazine.org\/democratization-of-analytics-new-frontier-of-data-economy\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">70%<\/a> of the global data streams. However, more than 80% of it is stored by enterprises, where it\u2019s usually segmented, categorized, and kept in fragmented silos which may or may not be analyzed. And as it turns out, there\u2019s no one in particular to blame. Data scientists face a major time crunch, with the bytes pouring in reaching quintillions. \r\n\r\nA <a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20200928184436\/https:\/\/analytics-magazine.org\/democratization-of-analytics-new-frontier-of-data-economy\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">study<\/a> by IBM found that key executives spent over 70% bandwidth simply gathering data, and only 30% analyzing it!\r\n\r\nThat\u2019s exactly why enterprises are looking at new ways of sharing information, embracing data democratization that ideally offers access to anyone who requires it.  \r\n\r\n\u201cFor the bulk of the last 5 decades, data was \u201cowned\u201d by IT departments,\u201d says bestselling author and Big Data expert, Bernard Marr. He suggests: \u201cThe easier and faster your people can access the data to get the business insights they need without help, is the goal of data democratization.\u201d\r\n\r\nBut if that\u2019s the ideal scenario, what\u2019s holding us back? Why do businesses hesitate to give complete and autonomous access to lay individuals? What\u2019s stopping today\u2019s brimming data lake from being channeled into numerous, smaller, and more manageable streams?\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Universal_access_the_not_so_bright_side\"><\/span>Universal access: the not so bright side<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\nFirst, CxOs remain concerned about security, and recent trends have only reinforced the anxiety. Earlier this year, a massive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifelock.com\/education\/equifax-data-breach-2017\/?promocode=LLART10\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">data breach<\/a> at American credit reports provider, Equifax, impacted over 145 million consumers \u2013 inspiring the hashtag <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aztechcouncil.org\/dont-get-equifaxed-cybersecurityawarenessmonth\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">#Equifaxed<\/a> as a marker of all things unprotected.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<blockquote><em>The fix: Smart investment in cybersecurity measures can address this challenge \u2013 in reality, most threats are external, and the vulnerabilities must be addressed regardless of whether the data is democratized.<\/em><\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nSecond, if multiple teams are working on the same data, this might lead to duplication of effort, as opposed to having a centralized team dedicated to analysis.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<blockquote><em>The fix: While some redundancy is unavoidable, the upside is that many new perspectives are introduced. We might be looking at the same data, but we will have different ways of looking at it!<\/em><\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThird (and this has sparked a lot of debates), data experts remain apprehensive that \u2018non-technical\u2019 employees could misinterpret data, and take bad decisions based on their analyses.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<blockquote><em>The fix: Data education, and self-service analytics.<\/em><\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Democratize_the_BI_tools_not_just_the_data\"><\/span>Democratize the BI tools, not just the data<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fusioncharts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/pexels-photo-106344-1.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fusioncharts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/pexels-photo-106344-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"6016\" height=\"4016\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-16578\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/pexels-photo-106344-1.jpeg 6016w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/pexels-photo-106344-1-150x100.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 6016px) 100vw, 6016px\" \/><\/a>\r\nSimply put, self-service analytics tools are Business Intelligence (BI) platforms in a more-easy to use, less complex avatar. Expectedly, it requires minimal technical proficiency \u2013 empowering the everyday user to retrieve relevant data, perform queries, and even generate reports <em>without<\/em> the intervention of IT experts.\r\n\r\nThis offers the all-important advantage of freeing up your BI team, whose bandwidth can be rerouted to more critical (and demanding) tasks. From collation to visualization and insight generation, modern self-service applications scale down traditional analytics, bringing it within the reach of regular consumers. In fact, Gartner predicts that very soon, a majority of business users will have hands-on access to some kind of BI platform.\r\n\r\nThe downside? Only a fraction \u2013 1 out of 10 initiatives, to be exact \u2013 will be well-governed, resulting in positive outcomes. The remaining 90% are expected to struggle with data inconsistency.\r\n\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Data_Education-_Entering_through_the_narrow_gates\"><\/span>Data Education- Entering through the narrow gates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\nClearly, sourcing, recruiting, and assembling a team that covers all these touch points requires effort. There\u2019s a lot of data, so we need more people \u2013 and with expanding the pool, comes the need for heightened security, simpler tools, and investments in data education. So, can you do without it?\r\n\r\nRenowned analyst and bestselling writer, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.briansolis.com\/2014\/06\/10-brian-solis-quotes-future-business-prezly\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Brian Solis<\/a>, doesn\u2019t think so &#8211; \r\n\r\n<blockquote>\u201cEach business is a victim of Digital Darwinism, the evolution of consumer behavior when society and technology evolve faster than the ability to exploit it. Digital Darwinism does not discriminate. Every business is threatened.\u201d<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\nSo, if you\u2019re building a future-focused enterprise \u2013 one that taps into the power of data education, selects the best-fit self-service solutions, and adopts a controlled approach to data democratization \u2013 \r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Here_are_the_5_skillsets_you_cant_avoid\"><\/span>Here are the 5 skillsets you can\u2019t avoid:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\t\r\n\t<ol><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Technical_proficiency_%E2%80%93\"><\/span>Technical proficiency \u2013<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3> Look for employees genuinely interested in tech movements, new trends, and the possibilities of using digital tools to unearth insights.<\/ol>\r\n<ol><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Larger_vision_%E2%80%93\"><\/span>Larger vision \u2013<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3> Leaders must bring foresight and forward-looking ideas to identify the right data today, that leads to the best decision tomorrow.<\/ol>\r\n<ol><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ability_to_comprehend_and_conceptualize_%E2%80%93\"><\/span>Ability to comprehend and conceptualize \u2013<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3> Analysts should be able to take complex ideas, and relate them effectively and accurately to high-level business users \u2013 without the need to deep-dive into methodologies.<\/ol>\r\n<ol><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Analysis_knowhow_%E2%80%93\"><\/span>Analysis knowhow \u2013<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3> Not just technical understanding, this requires a clear connect between data and impact, identifying the relevant data sets to assist the business problem at hand.<\/ol>\r\n<ol><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Professional_confidence_%E2%80%93\"><\/span>Professional confidence \u2013<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3> Finally, an often overlooked trait is the patience, confidence, and perseverance that\u2019s at the heart of a long-term project. While there\u2019s may be little to show during the initial stages, \u2018sticking to the plan\u2019 can unlock manna: the outcome you were originally looking for.<\/ol>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_way_forward-_Go_beyond_the_tools_and_trappings\"><\/span>The way forward- Go beyond the tools and trappings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fusioncharts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Banner-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fusioncharts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Banner-1.png\" alt=\"data education importance for enterprise\" width=\"1536\" height=\"768\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-16582\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Banner-1.png 1536w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Banner-1-150x75.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/a>\r\nAt the end of the day, the key to addressing this gap doesn\u2019t lie in more robust hardware or advanced software. The industry must look at fostering data education, from the ground up. This would create a unique, hybrid-skilled segment called the \u2018citizen data scientist\u2019 \u2013 business users without a background in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fusioncharts.com\/blog\/common-biases-data-analysis\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">data analysis techniques<\/a>, yet able to correctly and effectively utilize analytics tools. According to Alexander Linden, Research Director at Gartner, this group is slated to expand 5 times faster than the highly-skilled community of data professionals over the next few years.\r\n\r\nAnd the education industry is gradually picking up where workplace upskilling left off. Flashback to about 5 years ago: McKinsey had predicted a shortfall of as many as 1.5 million managers globally, with analytics knowhow. Today, Indeed.com lists over 60,000 open positions in the US, revealing the gap in data education.\r\n\r\nUS colleges are only now picking up the gauntlet, with 143 of the country\u2019s top 150 institutions offering specialized courses \u2013 surprisingly, with a slant towards business analytics. \u201cCompanies are looking for graduates with not only the technical skills, but also the business skills,\u201d said Lindsay Montanari from Northwestern University. \r\n\r\nFrom where we stand, it looks like the typical employee of tomorrow will have to wear multiple hats, switching seamlessly between data expert, business user, and enterprise visionary. 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