Learn data governance trends and get best practices for beginning and planning a data governance project. Read about the roles and responsibilities of the data steward, and get tips and expert advice about why data governance initiatives fail -- and how they can succeed.
Data governance requires checks and balances, Gartner says
SearchDataManagement.com | 17 Nov 2006 ARTICLE - Gartner predicts that 90% of organizations will fail at their first attempts at data governance. An analyst outlines a data governance structure that includes checks and balances.
A data steward's job is never done
SearchCRM.com | 12 Jul 2004 ARTICLE - Two law firms have taken the problem of dirty data to heart and hired full-time staff to monitor their contact lists.
Data governance: Tips for techies and managers
05 Mar 2007 EXPERT ANSWER - Craig Mullins breaks down the top three things IT techies and business managers should know about data governance.
Data quality and governance management quiz
Kathryn Marquis, Assistant Editor | 12 Oct 2007 QUIZ - Test your knowledge of data quality and governance management concepts, trends and facts in this short quiz.
Data governance and data stewardship strategies and best practices
SearchDataManagement.com | 26 Apr 2007 BOOK CHAPTER - This chapter examines key steps of a generic data governance strategy program and discusses the concept of data stewards and their role in assessing and managing data quality.
Data governance: Information ownership policies and roles explained
SearchDataManagement.com | 20 Apr 2007 BOOK CHAPTER - Who owns the data? This chapter defines information ownership boundaries and best practices, and outlines the specific roles of all involved in the battle for data governance.
Data governance: How to get started and find success, featuring Jill Dyché Published by: SearchDataManagement.com | 18 Jul 2007 PODCASTS - Data governance, or lack thereof, can make or break enterprise programs. Learn data governance program success factors and get advice in a podcast with expert Jill Dyché.
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