Making the impact visible to your stakeholders - Feedback loop to measure and report progress
Data stewardship is not a one-off exercise. Data stewardship is like your HR or Finance department. It exists for good reason. We need to foster a new culture of fail fast and relearn fast.
Before diving into the feedback loop mechanisms, it is essential to recognize the readiness to change within the organization. Change readiness is the ability to continuously initiate and respond to change in ways that create advantage, minimize risk, and sustain performance. It is an essential prerequisite to the successful implementation of data stewardship programs.
To evaluate the organization’s readiness to change, consider the following factors:
- Awareness of the need for change: Ensure that there is a clear understanding across the organization of why change is necessary. This involves communicating the benefits and potential risks of not adapting to new data management strategies...
