Empowering people for an effective data stewardship program
People form teams that evolve into culture.
An organized structure of people who have the proper skills is essential for the success of the data governance program. This structure is conceived and documented as part of the creation of the data governance charter.
You must establish the data steering committee, which contains senior stakeholders and decision-makers. They should be familiar with both the operation and strategic direction of the organization. The committee determines the high-level policies of the program and approves the procedures developed to carry out those policies:
- Align interest with stakeholders and make them own the data initiatives (for example, being the data owner, signing off the project success criteria, and so on).
- Upskill and continuous education to align the mindset and standard that work best for your organization. In terms of human resources, do not limit it to being full...
