MERL Tech DC 2018

MERLTechies face pressure to collect more and more digital data. But In the grind for bigger, better, faster data, organizations often skip moments to pause and examine readiness to ethically and securely collect, store, transfer, process, and analyze data. This session offers a safe space to assess our organizations’ responsible data readiness. Most importantly, the session will prepare participants to push back against pressure and lead tough, but urgently needed conversations to address data risks and ethical hazards. Participants will candidly self-assess responsible data readiness and explore frameworks (legal, compliance, and principles) to foster organizational buy-in to address gaps. Using role play and organizational personas, participants will practice having difficult conversations with key stakeholders about the gaps and issues identified , with facilitators serving as coaches and thought partners. Finally, participants will reconvene to discuss what they learned, what gaps they will address going forward, and how they will tactically bridge difficult data conversations.