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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 12

Measuring and Monitoring a Data Governance Program

IN THIS CHAPTER

Identifying data governance performance indicators

Building performance dashboards and scorecards

Implementing monitoring processes

Exploring data governance enforcement techniques

After your data governance program has been created and deployed, you need to measure its performance. This will be an ongoing responsibility. In the first few months, you and many stakeholders will be eager to understand whether the program is meeting any of its objectives and goals. By monitoring and measuring performance, you can modify the program and correct any issues. As time goes by, you’ll also want to know if the goals and objectives that were identified at the initiation of the program are being met consistently, and whether they are underperforming or exceeding expectations.

In this chapter, I share many of the basics for identifying the right performance indicators and measuring and monitoring them, as well as some ways to increase enforcement.