The Data Governance Podcast Do I Need to Worry About My Corporate Strategy if I'm Focusing on Data Governance?
6 snips
Jan 7, 2025 Explore the vital connection between data governance and corporate strategy. Discover personal insights on the consequences of failing to align these areas. Learn tips on engaging stakeholders effectively. This discussion highlights the importance of integrating data governance with overarching business goals for enhanced success.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Early Mistakes
- Nicola Askham initially disregarded corporate strategy in her early data governance work, focusing on framework design and rollout.
- This led to limited, unsustainable successes due to misaligned priorities and lack of stakeholder engagement.
Stakeholder Alignment
- Sustainable data governance success requires engaging senior stakeholders by aligning with their interests.
- Focus on demonstrating how data governance helps achieve corporate objectives, not just best practices.
Strategic Alignment
- Analyze your corporate strategy and objectives for the next 3-5 years.
- Assess if your data is sufficient to meet those objectives; if not, focus your data governance efforts there.