book

Data Governance For Dummies

by Jonathan Reichental

December 2022

Beginner

288 pages

7h 21m

English

For Dummies

Read now

Unlock full access

Copyright
About This BookFoolish AssumptionsIcons Used in This BookBeyond the BookWhere to Go from Here
Understanding Data GovernanceDeveloping a Data Governance FrameworkPreparing for Data Governance
Defining DataThe Role of Data in the 21st CenturyUnderstanding the Impact of Big Data
Identifying the Roles of DataImproving Outcomes with Data
Examining the Broader Value of DataDeveloping a Data Strategy for Improved Results
Identifying the Business Case for Data GovernanceCreating a Data Governance Strategy Proposal

Establishing Basic Approaches to Data GovernanceExamining Where Data Governance Brings Value
Defining an Organization’s PrioritiesDetermining the Desired Outcomes
Exploring Roles and Responsibilities in Data GovernanceCreating Data Governance Leadership Groups
Analyzing Stakeholder NeedsDeveloping Policies and Procedures
Implementing a Data Governance ProgramUsing Data Governance Across the Enterprise
Managing the Day-to-Day of a Data Governance ProgramAutomating a Data Governance Program
Identifying Ways to Measure Program SuccessDeploying Monitoring Processes
Exploring the Complexities of Data GovernanceAnticipating Ongoing Program Risks and Challenges
Start Small and Progressively Build Your ProgramEnsure the Program Is Aligned with the Interests of the OrganizationGet Your Leaders to Advocate for the Program’s SuccessBegin the Change Management Process EarlyEstablish Meaningful MetricsCreate Abundant Learning Opportunities for Team MembersCommunicate Early and OftenRemind Stakeholders This Is a Program, Not a ProjectFocus on People and BehaviorsUnderstand What Data Matters to the Organization
Data OwnerData StewardData CustodianData UserData Governance ManagerChief Data Officer (CDO)Chief Information Officer (CIO)Chief Executive Officer (CEO)Data Governance Council (DGC)Data Governance Program Office (DGPO)

Content preview from Data Governance For Dummies

Chapter 2

Exploring a World Awash in Data

IN THIS CHAPTER

Defining data and its relationship to information

Exploring the role of data in the 21st century

Moving from data to insights

Discovering the impact of big data

I’ve had the fortunate opportunity to work in private industry, government, and academia. Regardless of the sector, I observed that almost all actions were taken in the context of constraints. There are always limitations around budget, skills, time, and more. Of course, that’s no big revelation. Scarcity is the central basis of economics. How resources are used and allocated is of great concern to everyone and largely drives societal behavior.

My observation about constraints was elevated — and to me particularly noteworthy — because it contrasted so greatly with the abundance of data that was available. Each organization had resource limitations that dictated the terms of their decision-making and actions, but also had such quantity of data, that abundance, rather than constraints, was a source of concern.

Recognizing the issue of data abundance, many questions ...