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Data Governance For Dummies

by Jonathan Reichental

December 2022

Beginner

288 pages

7h 21m

English

For Dummies

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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)

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Chapter 3

Driving Value through Data

IN THIS CHAPTER

Identifying many roles data plays in organizations

Delivering insight from data

Recognizing that data is an asset

Exploring four approaches to data analytics

This chapter explores many of the ways that data is used in organizations. It’s not a comprehensive survey, but it covers the most important areas. I also share the essential ways that data can be leveraged to bring value and better outcomes.

Identifying the Roles of Data

To fully appreciate the value that data brings to every organization, it’s worth exploring the many ways that data shows up on a day-to-day basis. Recognizing the incredible diversity of data use and the exposure it has across all business functions reinforces its importance. It's critical to ensure that data is high quality, secure, compliant, and accessible to the right people at the right time.

Data isn’t something that just concerns the data analytics team or the information technology department. It’s also not something that is limited to decision-makers and leaders.

Data matters to everyone.