Delving into the bootstrap phase
The bootstrap phase aims to lay the foundation for the adoption journey. In this section, we will see what the main activities that characterize this phase from both an organizational and operational point of view are.
Setting the foundation
The bootstrap phase begins by establishing organizational structures necessary to execute the operating model defined during the assessment phase. The operating model dictates decisions about activities throughout the bootstrap phase and beyond, guiding prioritization, budgeting, and the ongoing monitoring of identified tasks. Consequently, it is crucial to reorganize roles and management responsibilities within the data management function (System 2-5) to ensure alignment with the chosen operating model before moving forward.
As discussed in Chapter 3, Data Product-Centered Architectures, the data management function to adopt the data as a product paradigm needs to implement the following four key capabilities...