In this chapter, you'll learn what data governance is, why it is important, and how data governance can benefit any organization.

What is data governance?

Data governance pillars

Minimum requirements for data

The need for data governance

Why does data governance matter?

How well do you know regulations?

Why do regulations drive governance?

What else drives data governance?

Benefits of data governance

What are the benefits of data governance?

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What is Data Governance, and Why is it Important?

A data governance framework provides a blueprint for people, technology, and processes should operate to ensure successful data governance. Learn about data governance types, components, principles, and benefits in this chapter, as well as the importance of data management maturity.

What is a data governance framework?

Framework component review

How well do you know frameworks?

Data literacy review

Types of data governance frameworks

Top-down or bottom-up?

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Principles of a data governance framework

Principles review

Matching principles and benefits

Data management maturity

Evaluating data management maturity

Data management maturity facts

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Governance Frameworks, Principles, and Maturity

A successful data governance program requires collaboration from several different types of roles in an organization. Learn about data governance roles and responsibilities, data governance committees, and different types of operating models.

Business line and technology data roles

Business line and technology role review

Data roles through the lifecycle

Roles in the data governance office

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Data employees can wear multiple hats

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Data governance sponsorship and committees

The role of the data governance committee

Data governance operating models

Business autonomy

Decentralized or centralized?

The federated governance operating model

Adapting to organizational changes

Governance Roles, Committees, and Operating Models

Learn how to implement your own data governance program, from conducting maturity assessments to developing strategies and roadmaps and choosing a technical solution that fits your organization's needs.

Assess the current state

Current state assessment steps

The five assessment steps

Options

True

False

Tips for capability assessments

Creating a data governance strategy

Data governance strategy components

Recommend

Do not recommend

Reviewing a data governance strategy

Guiding principles

Enabling data governance with technology

Data governance technical solutions

Types of technical solutions

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Developing a roadmap

Engaging others on the journey

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Congratulations!

Implementing your Data Governance Program

This course provides an introduction to data governance, focused on key foundational elements, such as what data governance is, why it is important, who needs to be involved, and how to implement a data governance program.<br><br> You’ll discover that data governance isn’t just a “check-the-box” exercise but a pivotal method to improve the trust, accuracy, and reliability of your data to mitigate risk and generate tangible business value.<br><br> You’ll gain an understanding of types of data governance frameworks, including components and key principles, and the importance of data management maturity. You’ll also learn about data governance roles and responsibilities and how to determine the right operating model to fit organizational needs.<br><br> Lastly, you’ll learn how to implement your own data governance program, including developing a strategy and roadmap and choosing a technical solution. This course is a suitable option for anyone that wants to understand more about data governance – no prior experience is required.

<h2>Gain an Introduction to Data Governance</h2> This course provides an introduction to data governance, focused on key foundational elements, such as what data governance is, why it is important, who needs to be involved, and how to implement a data governance program.<br><br>You’ll discover that data governance isn’t just a “check-the-box” exercise but a pivotal method to improve the trust, accuracy, and reliability of your data to mitigate risk and generate tangible business value.<br><br><h2>Discover Data Governance Frameworks</h2> You’ll gain an understanding of types of data governance frameworks, including components and key principles, and the importance of data management maturity. You’ll also learn about data governance roles and responsibilities and how to determine the right operating model to fit organizational needs.<br><br><h2>Implement Data Governance Best Practices</h2> Lastly, you’ll learn how to implement your own data governance program, including developing a strategy and roadmap and choosing a technical solution. This course is a suitable option for anyone that wants to understand more about data governance – no prior experience is required.

Gain an introduction to data governance, exploring its meaning, purpose, and how to implement a data governance framework.

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Data Governance Concepts

Fondamenti di governance dei dati

Competenze informatiche per il business

Their executive sponsor must be senior enough to influence others and secure funding for the data governance program.

Start a campaign to increase data literacy in the organization.

Develop metrics and share progress frequently with stakeholders.

Policies and standards should be ambitious goals the organization will likely never be able to comply with.

When choosing a technical solution, you can expect users to learn how to use it independently or by watching videos.

If a data governance office has not been established, start recruiting for all positions, even if a CDO has not been hired.

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Data Governance Concepts

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