Practical Points from the DGPO: Who’s Who in Data Governance
How should the data governance organization be structured? What are the roles needed? Who should ultimately be responsible for data…
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Guidelines for Becoming a Data Steward
I am often asked, “How do we figure out who the Data Stewards are in our organization?”. I commonly tell people that “Everybody…
Starting Data Governance from Scratch, Again
In our line of work, no two Governance models will ever be the same. Recently an opportunity presented itself that…
Data Professional Introspective: Be a Savvy and Confident Data Steward
At conferences and in working with many organizations, I’ve often met individuals engaged in data governance – executives, stewards, owners,…
Don’t Do Data Governance If …
There’s a lot of talk about data governance today. But surprisingly, the number of organizations who “do data governance” is…
Data is Risky Business: What Business R U In?
Trust is the opposite of risk. Risk is the effect of uncertainty on objectives. Trust is the presence of certainty.…
What Does Hidden Data Really Cost?
Let this sink in: annually, $3.1 trillion of U.S. GDP is lost because of poor quality data. It’s a staggering figure, one that Harvard…
Implement Data Governance Using the Hammer or the Soft Cushion
Oh no! Not the soft cushion! Some people may recognize the use of the soft cushion as a torturous poking…
What Does It Mean to “Govern Data”?
Once you have answered the question of what it means to Ògovern data,Ó the next question they will ask is…
Ask the Data Governance Coach: All About Data Governance Committees
In this column, The Data Governance Coach answers the question “What is a Data Governance Committee and What Does It Do?”…