A 6-Step Process for Managing Data Quality Incidents

The PICERL model is an effective method for managing data quality incidents, consisting of six steps: Prepare, Identify, Contain, Eradicate, Recover, and Learn. Firstly, prepare by considering the bigger picture and minimizing data quality issues through people, processes, and technology. Next, identify the issue by gathering evidence, evaluating its impact, and determining its root cause. Then, contain the incident to prevent further escalation and notify stakeholders if necessary. After that, eradicate the problem by resolving it or delegating the task to someone else. Recover by testing your data pipeline to ensure it's functioning properly again. Finally, learn from the incident by hosting a retrospective with your team and tracking relevant metrics consistently.