As information systems grow increasingly complex, the role of data governance becomes ever more significant. Business drivers ranging from compliance to competition to customer relationship management make data governance a must-have for organizations that want to remain on top of their game. So, how is it done?
In essence, data governance encompasses the people, processes and controls that are mission-critical for ensuring that a company’s data assets are accurate, understood, maintained, managed and improved over time. Throughout corporate America, data governance boards are cropping up to achieve this goal. While the composition of such boards can vary, everyone agrees that both business and IT professionals must participate in successful programs.
Tune into this episode of DM Radio to learn how to design, launch and maintain a robust data governance program. Attendees will learn:
- The importance of Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC)
- Why data governance is a must-have in today's enterprise
- The responsibilities of data stewards as opposed to data owners
- The role of metadata and data quality
- Why a multidisciplinary approach is necessary
