Resources
Agile Data Governance - Doing more with less
Webinar Series - OUTLINE
This series of ten quick, 20-minute webinars offers a practical roadmap for delivering trusted data to support better decision-making, mindful of institutional cost and resource constraints.
Each session provides actionable advice on key topics, from creating a clear data vision and strategy to implementing a sustainable data governance model and effectively engaging senior management.
Agile DG webinar 1:
Introduction to Data Governance
Overview:
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Define data governance and its importance in the context of cost savings.​
Key Points:
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What is data governance?
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The positive impact of effective data governance.
Agile DG webinar 2:
Creating a Data Vision
Overview:
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Establishing a clear data vision aligned with institutional goals.
Key Points:
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Importance of a data vision.
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Steps to create a data vision.
Agile DG webinar 3:
Developing a Data Strategy
Overview:
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Formulating a data strategy that supports cost savings.
Key Points:
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Aligning data strategy with cost-saving initiatives.
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Key components of a data strategy.
Agile DG webinar 4:
Data Governance Operating Model
Overview:
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Exploring different models and frameworks for data governance.
Key Points:
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Centralised vs. decentralised models.
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Choosing the right model for efficiency and effectiveness.
Agile DG webinar 5:
Starting small with Data Governance
Overview:
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Exploring different models and frameworks for data governance.
Key Points:
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Centralised vs. decentralised models.
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Choosing the right model for efficiency and effectiveness.
Agile DG webinar 6:
Scaling Data Governance Efforts
Overview:
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Strategies for growing data governance initiatives.
Key Points:
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Expanding governance practices.
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Engaging more stakeholders.
Agile DG webinar 7:
Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
Overview:
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Identifying and avoiding common mistakes in data governance.
Key Points:
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Lack of clear ownership.
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Overcomplicating processes.
Agile DG webinar 8:
Engaging Senior Management
Overview:
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How to get buy-in from senior leadership.
Key Points:
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Communicating the value of data governance.
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Demonstrating ROI.
Agile DG webinar 9:
Tools for Data Governance
Overview:
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Overview of tools that can support data governance.
Key Points:
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Data documentation
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Data quality logs and business data glossary
Agile DG webinar 10:
Data Governance Insights - what success looks like
Overview:
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Data governance priorities and examples
Key Points:
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Hard and soft success factors
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What to do next
Webinar Series - Operating Model roles
ARTICLE
Agile Data Governance - Doing more with less
There is often confusion about the difference between Information Governance and Data Governance functions.
This overview seeks to outline how the services offer specialist support to the institution through their respective lenses.
The most important point to make is:
They are NOT the same thing
Each area values data in different but complementary ways.
This article explains why.