So far I’ve provided an overview on 6 different maturity models which I will post links below in case you’d like to learn more about them. Maturity models can provide a road map to follow in order to advance from one maturity stage/ level to
I’m not a fan of meetings in general and data governance requires quite a few and they are always packed. To be as efficient as possible, you need an agenda, for the attendees to come prepared and for the chair to keep the meeting on
I believe a lot in the power and benefits of communication. The Project Management Institute estimates that “20% of unsuccessful projects are due to ineffective communications”*. From my own experience and those I’ve interacted with so far, I can also draw the conclusion that communication
From my interactions with organizations that have mature data governance programs and those still in the planning or early adoption stage, I found there are some common drivers for starting a data governance program and here they are. Which one is yours? Feel free to
Due to popular demand, I’m continuing the series of covering existing data governance maturity models. For a recap of those covered so far, you can find each one here: Stanford’s Maturity Model IBM’s Maturity Model DataFlux’s Maturity Model Gartner’s Maturity Model Open Universiteit Nederland Maturity
One of the challenges for starting a data governance program is a lack of funding. Luckily for us, there are 3 proven ways to secure funding for a data governance program. More details in the video below: 1. Business case A strong start of a
I know it’s not easy to put the necessary foundation in place for a successful data governance program. I’m referring to the: initial business case the data governance operational framework maturity model the data governance council guiding principles resources, etc. Let’s assume you have all
Maturity models contain a set of levels or phases, each with their own characteristics, usually about the status of processes and structures, people and culture, tools technology. As an organization advances in a level/ phase, it is considered more mature in its treatment, usage, and understanding towards
I’ve received a lot of positive feedback on the data governance maturity models series as it provides the high level overview of each model to guide you into adopting one for your program. If you’d like to go over the ones covered so far, please
In order to have a successful and fully functioning data governance council/ committee, you need to establish a Terms of Reference (TOR). What is this TOR? It’s a document which outlines the purpose, structure, and roles and sets certain expectations for the members. The details listed