Data Governance Success: Growing and Sustaining Data Governance

Data governance is a journey that involves effort, time, investment, and cultural change. It provides guidance on policies, standards, processes, and rules, as well as roles and responsibilities, to effectively manage data assets throughout the enterprise. This book discusses perceptions and challenges, key considerations, strategy, maturity frameworks, people and process elements, and metrics for achieving and sustaining data governance success. It is beneficial for IT students, academics, information management and business professionals, and researchers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 216 pages
Publication date: 15 December 2022
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

While good data holds immense value for an enterprise, poor data can pose significant risks and liabilities. Data governance plays a crucial role in effectively managing data assets across the organization by providing guidance through policies, standards, processes, and rules. It establishes roles and responsibilities, outlining who is accountable for specific data-related tasks. While implementing data governance may not be complex, it requires considerable effort, time, and investment. There is often confusion surrounding the concept of data governance and challenges encountered during its implementation. Data governance is not a one-time project but a continuous journey that demands commitment, cultural change, and careful consideration of various factors.

Achieving and sustaining data governance success requires a strategic approach and a well-defined framework. This book, the third installment in the Data Governance series, delves into the perceptions and challenges associated with data governance, offering key considerations for successful implementation. It explores various maturity frameworks and discusses the interplay between strategy and data governance. The book also sheds light on the people and process elements of data governance, emphasizing the importance of building a skilled workforce and establishing efficient processes. Additionally, it covers data governance metrics and provides insights from Thought Leaders and Data Experts through interviews.

This comprehensive book is designed to benefit IT students, academics, information management professionals, business leaders, and researchers seeking to enhance their knowledge and expertise in data governance. It offers valuable insights and practical strategies to support and facilitate successful data governance implementations. By leveraging the knowledge and perspectives shared in this book, individuals can contribute to the growth and sustainability of data governance within their organizations.

Weight: 385g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811650888
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021