CHAPTER 5: PEOPLE – WHAT DOES A DATA GOVERNANCE TEAM LOOK LIKE?

By now, you may be thinking about the resources necessary to implement data governance. The data champion cannot do it alone. The most important aspect of implementing data governance is that people power must be used to improve the processes within an organization. Technology will have its place, but it’s most importantly the people who set up new processes who make the biggest impact.

It’s important to remember that these are indeed roles, not necessarily job titles. If your company is small and still working on some of the first data governance projects, data governance and stewardship roles may only be a small to moderate part of the overall responsibilities. As you begin ...

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