Data Management by Walking Around
I started writing a post which turned into an article about a tendency in Data Management I have have noticed recently.
We tend to treat the world of Data Management as something that can be deterministically measured and defined, but when we meet people in the real world, we quickly find out that that is clearly not the case.
And if it is not the case, then what do we do? Well, I have a few suggestions...
The Buck Stops Here: 5 reasons why Data Ownership is crucial to Data Management success
Data Ownership is one of the most essential aspects of Data Governance.
Trying to do Data Governance without Data Ownership is like trying to navigate your way across a large forest without a map and a compass; even if you have a good sense of direction in the beginning, you will eventually get horribly lost.
I have laid out five reasons why Data Ownership is still more relevant than ever, what it is good for, and what happens when it goes missing.
The 5 biggest mistakes when establishing a Data Governance Council
Setting up a Data Governance Council is an essential task for anyone looking to Supercharge their Data Governance journey.
But it is also a task fraught with risks and dangers that can jeopardize all the work you have done and put you in a world of hurt.
I have written about the five biggest mistakes people tend to make when setting up a Data Governance Council, so that hopefully you don't run into them.
What are we even trying to solve with Data Governance?
When you start out on a new Data Governance journey, you often get The Dreaded Question. It is always a variant of "Why is it we are doing this thing?", and when it comes, you need a good answer.
In this article, I have laid out my five key reasons for Data Governance, that can soothe even the grumpiest of stakeholders
Like a dog chasing the mailman: How to reach out to Data Owners
In the 4th grade I had a huge crush on a girl in my class who lived on my street.
I was very nervous about it, and I never really knew what to say, so I never told her.
Many Data Governance teams today are in similar situations: They might know who they want to take ownership of data, but they don't know how to reach out, and they are afraid to get rejected when they try.
In this article, I have laid out the steps you need to take before reaching out to a Data Owner for the first time. It may not be the business equivalent of roses and chocolate, but it is bound to get you through the door.
Like a Steering Committee for data: Data Governance in a nutshell
The reports of the death of Data Governance have been greatly exaggerated!
Data Governance is many things to many people. So much so that it can be tempting by some to just write it off as a failed experiment
In order to make sense of it all, I have written a short article about the essentials of Data Governance, and why it is more relevant than ever
Data Governance: To DAMA, or Not To DAMA
Throughout history, there have been many wars between the countries of Denmark and Sweden. And even though it has been quite a while since we had to resort to cannons and muskets, the tensions are still there.
So, when Data Governance guru and noted Swede Jesper Persson from Nimbleway reached out to suggest that we co-write an article about the merits and shortcomings of the DAMA Data Governance model, I felt the ghost of Tordenskjold calling to me.
However, I was surprised to find, that the collaboration was both pleasant and exciting, and even though we came at the question from different angles, we uncovered some quite interesting perspectives.
Ultimately, we ended up with the rather Shakespearean article: “To DAMA or not to DAMA - That is the question”. We hope that you like it.
Like driving on the wrong side of the road: Why Data Governance requires a new perspective
For people used to managing projects or systems, introducing Data Governance can often feel like driving on the wrong side of the road.
In this article I have outlined where and why Data Governance differs from Project or System governance, and how you make the connection between the three work
Threading the needle: How to set up the right Master Data Forum
The Master Data Forum is a key Data Governance element, but there are many tricks you need to master to get it right.
In this article I have described some of the steps to take in order to create a strong and robust Master Data Forum, as well as some of the pitfalls you should steer clear of
The Missing Link: How to get management approval for your Data Governance initiative
A massive roadblock for many Data Governance projects is how difficult it can be, to get Senior Stakeholder acceptance.
In this article, I have outlined the steps you should take, and the pitfalls you should avoid in order to get the green light for your Data Governance or Master Data initiative