What’s Japan’s DATA Saber secret? A 90-day apprenticeship that scaled to 3,500+ data leaders. Learn how mentoring and community practices can build lasting data culture in your organization.
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How DATA Saber Scaled 3,500 Data Leaders
, Deputy General Manager of Technology Planning Center, IHI Scube Co., Ltd.
, Japan Community Lead, Canva / Freelance Tableau Consulting
Role: IT
Product: Tableau
Tableau Product: Tableau Cloud, Tableau Desktop
Session Level: Intermediate
Session Type: Theater
- Tuesday, May 54:00 PM - 4:20 PM PDT(11:00 PM - 11:20 PM GMT)Theater 3 | Data Village, Ground LevelFIRST COME FIRST SEATED
Session Summary: The session showcased the remarkable growth and innovative structure of a data-focused community, which expanded from just 10 members in 2017 to over 3,600 members today, with a goal of reaching 10,000 by 2030. The program emphasized the importance of a strong mission, openness, and structured operations, which have been critical for scaling awareness, quality, and sustainability. The community's unique council system, organized into functional orders like promotion, content, engagement, operations, and milestones, ensures shared responsibility and sustainable growth. By implementing a charter with clear roles, rhythms, and governance, the community has created a scalable model for fostering skills, vision, and networks among its members, while staying aligned with its core mission of helping people understand and act on data insights.
Key Takeaways:
• The community grew from 10 members in 2017 to over 3,600 members, with a goal of reaching 10,000 by 2030, emphasizing the importance of starting small and scaling intentionally.
• A council system with five functional orders and a clearly defined charter was established to distribute responsibility and ensure scalability without relying on specific individuals.
• The program's focus on openness, structured roles, and sustainable operations has created a repeatable model for building a thriving, impactful community centered around shared skills, vision, and collaboration.
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