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Everybody is a Data Steward. Get Over It – Again!
Back in January of 2018, I published an article in The Data Administration Newsletter (TDAN.com) titled Everybody is ...
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Is Data Governance Just Government for Data?
When people hear the term "Data Governance", it's natural to think of it as a sort of government for data – a structu...
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Data Governance Equals People Governance
A good friend of mine once told me that we should not call our beloved discipline “Data Governance” … and that “Peopl...
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What Data Governance ROI Looks Like
When implementing an effective data governance program, calculating the return on investment (ROI) can often feel lik...
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“What Data Do We Have?”
While organizations are swimming in a sea of information, one of the most fundamental questions remains: What data do...
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Ten Rules to Become a Data Steward
The concept of stewardship is pivotal, yet often misinterpreted. My “Ten Rules to Become a Data Steward”, a comprehen...
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Data Investor – A New Name for a Data Owner
Let’s put a fresh twist on a familiar concept in data governance. We’ve all heard the term “Data Owner” tossed around...
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Defining Stewardship in the Age of AI
The role of data stewardship takes on an unprecedented level of importance in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) landsc...
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Federated Data Governance Without Clear Authority
Organizations are increasingly adopting a Federated Data Governance (FDG) model to manage and govern their vast and v...
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