This old baSotho story was shared by a friend of mine. “During the droughts of the late 1700’s. The country was under attack from marauding bands and a man suggested that the entire tribe stockpile its food and water on a cliff cave that can only be accessed by ropes. So every field was ripped and…
The business glossary is a common output of many data governance programs. Ambiguity is a common source of frustration and risk in business. Why do two reports, both measuring Sale per Region, give different results? Which is correct? It may be as simple as that one report shows invoiced and collected revenue only – the…
Data governance is a strategic business program that determines and prioritizes the financial benefit data brings to organizations as well as mitigates the business risk of poor data practices and quality – Michelle Goetz We have been helping companies in sub-Saharan Africa implement data governance programs since 2007 – nearly ten years later there are strong…
Recently, eLC instructor Maria C.Villar was interviewed about data quality and why it is important to marketers. In this excerpt, used with permission, Maria discussions the distinctions between data management, governance, and quality, the role data stewardship plays in organizations today, and the value that data governance can bring to any organisation. Learn more…
Henrik Liliendahl Sørensen asks the question “Who needs a data governance tool?” in a recent post inspired by Sunil Soares In-Depth Review of Data Governance Software Tools research report. Sunil’s report examines the kinds of tools that can support governance, based on his extensive experience as a Data Governance consultant. Henrik’s post finishes with the questions…
Harry Beck invented the modern Tube map to provide simple, clear directions for railway commuters. Similarly, data governance should provide simple, clear directions for the use of your organisation’s data. Harry Beck’s maps removed many of the technical complexities embedded in earlier maps. His revelation? Accurate positioning of lines and stations is not necessary for…
