People, Process, and Technology
Data stewardship is not the goal – it is the enabler for your organization to get to the desired data maturity level, reduce the business and regulatory risk, and drive measurable business value. In this pivotal chapter, we’ll delve into the heart of data governance by exploring its key components: People, Process, Technology, Culture, and the Target Operating Model (TOM).
The significance of these elements extends beyond their roles as collectively, they establish a robust, comprehensive data governance strategy. As per Figure 2.2 in Chapter 2, you can see how People, Process, and Technology support the implementation of data use cases and fulfill business and data strategies. We’ll begin with People, where we will delineate the roles and responsibilities, skills, and training required, as well as stakeholder engagement. When we cover Process, we will unpack the framework, data quality management, and the crucial aspects of compliance...
