We are at a time where there are continuing advances in technology, expanding volumes of data from increasingly diverse sources. Factor in new tools and risk-based approaches for the review of data, the role of the Lead DM becomes more challenging than ever before.
Data Managers have typically been heavily involved in the incorporation of data from different sources with an active role in the management of this flow as well as the quality of the data. Given the exponential evolution in data acquisition and the changes in the review and monitoring of data should the Lead DM look to specialize, leading to a multitude of experts focussing on defined areas or should the Lead DM be the “conductor” of this extensive orchestra that is Data Management?
Can we really do it all? Should DM split into separate specialist functions? Or should we be prepared to diversify our understanding to ensure end-to-end control?