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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

As you set out to establish the appropriate structure for your team, remember – perfection is not the goal. Get started. If you need to make changes over time, especially as your company’s data management capabilities mature, you will need to adjust as you go. Don’t be afraid to do that. I have found it is effective to set expectations with the team that you may need to evolve. The one constant is change, and with success will come the need to change, add team members, optimize, and restructure, and that’s a good thing. It means that you are making an impact. Pick the right model for you, adjust it for your company’s unique needs, and get going. The faster you make changes, based on the right information, the better off your team members will be, and the sooner they can focus on delivery.