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Data Governance Handbook

By : Wendy S. Batchelder
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Data Governance Handbook

By: Wendy S. Batchelder

Overview of this book

2.5 quintillion bytes! This is the amount of data being generated every single day across the globe. As this number continues to grow, understanding and managing data becomes more complex. Data professionals know that it’s their responsibility to navigate this complexity and ensure effective governance, empowering businesses with the right data, at the right time, and with the right controls. If you are a data professional, this book will equip you with valuable guidance to conquer data governance complexities with ease. Written by a three-time chief data officer in global Fortune 500 companies, the Data Governance Handbook is an exhaustive guide to understanding data governance, its key components, and how to successfully position solutions in a way that translates into tangible business outcomes. By the end, you’ll be able to successfully pitch and gain support for your data governance program, demonstrating tangible outcomes that resonate with key stakeholders.
Table of Contents (24 chapters)
1
Part 1:Designing the Path to Trusted Data
7
Part 2:Data Governance Capabilities Deep Dive
14
Part 3:Building Trust through Value-Based Delivery
20
Part 4:Case Study

Conclusion

Building a strong relationship with stakeholders is a critical component of any data leader’s success. As you think about building an entire network of supporters, be laser focused on which one or two would make the best sponsors. In this chapter I shared what makes a great sponsor, how to build a strong business case to secure a leader as your sponsor, and why a CIO is a great partner, but not your best selection for a sponsor. As a result of this chapter you should now be able to:

  1. Build relationships with the executive team and key roles at all levels of the organization.
  2. Identify at least one, ideally two, executive sponsor.
  3. Write a compelling business case for your executive sponsor’s data domain.
  4. Establish feedback loops and communication mechanisms.
  5. Communicate with the enterprise to gain the support of the masses.

As we pivot now into Chapter 3, where we walk through how to build a high performing team to drive success...