DataFramed #125 Building Trust in Data with Data Governance
Feb 6, 2023
Laurent Dresse, a Data Governance Evangelist and Director of Professional Services at DataGalaxy, dives into the critical topic of building trust in data governance. He discusses the evolution of data governance and how organizations can foster a culture of collaboration and accountability. Laurent shares insights on current trends in data mesh adoption and the importance of effective data ownership. He also emphasizes starting with accessible tools for data governance and highlights the role of modern data catalogs in enhancing data accessibility for better decision-making.
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Data Governance Evolution
- Data governance has evolved from IT-centric management to a recognition of data as a valuable asset.
- This shift has driven the rise of data self-service, catalogs, and a focus on data-driven decision-making.
Data Governance Challenges
- Modern data landscapes present challenges like traceability, identifying error sources, and understanding data context.
- Data governance and cataloging are crucial for addressing these challenges by providing context and ownership.
Data Ownership
- Establish clear data ownership within the data value chain, like a single chef in a kitchen.
- Draw your data value chain and define a chain of command for data issue resolution.