Launch Powerfully

Any good data governance program can quickly lose impact if not launched properly. Even with a clear purpose, milestones, and great execution, the approach to launch will determine the success (or failure) of the program. The importance of the launch cannot be underscored enough. As we embark on Part 3 of this book, we will walk through how to create simple and strong core messaging to engage and clearly articulate to the stakeholder community what and how the delivery will be accomplished. Then, I will lead you through the creation of a launch plan, a design of feedback loops to ensure continuous improvement, and finally, how to report on an ongoing basis for impact.

The next five chapters, which together make up Part 3 of this book, take all the knowledge from the last 11 chapters and guide you through translating the information into a true data governance transformation. Be mindful that understanding the capabilities outlined to this point in this book is one...