Data Governance: How to Design, Deploy and Sustain an Effective Data Governance Program

As with most of my book reviews, I’ll approach the write-up from a pragmatic perspective. That is, as most authors do provide detailed explanations, background and theory describing each of their topics and subject areas … what are the practical examples of artifacts, forms/templates, questionnaires, methodologies etc., which a reader could use in either in, day-to-day operations, management or project delivery responsibilities? I’ll list some (!) of the major takeaways I find (with thoughts and rationale), which would make this book worth purchasing. Note: In cases where the authors may not have soft copies of the artifacts, I may have mind maps (Mindjet), MPP or .doc/XLS files of the major points that align with the book. You typically will need the book to understand the detailed explanations. If you want copies, please send me an email to: [email protected]. • Process overview: all the steps, detail activities and explanations surrounding data governance including summary table stating objectives, purpose, inputs, tasks, techniques, tools, outputs and outcomes. • E.g. strategy maps for DG • E.g. business case for DG • DG principles: foundational components • organizational functions as they pertain to DG • organizational functions as they pertain to IM • e.g. RACI charts • EIM roadmap for DG • Metrics for DG • DG taxonomy for business elements • Questionnaire: Change capacity assessment • Questionnaire: Information maturity assessment • Questionnaire: collaborative assessment – are you going to be successful? • Charter: for DG • Questionnaire: leadership alignment assessment • E.g. communications plan • E.g. DG training plan • Checklist: post roll-out Both as the Director, Enterprise Infrastructure for a global contract manufacturer, and as a Programme Director for a large government contract, I found this book instrumental as the foundation for my work and extremely comprehensive. I recommend it as a “buy”.

Acquistato per mio marito, nel momento in cui al lavoro gli è stata affidata la data governance. Un buon testo.

John's perspective is based on reality. The blend of human and data behavior is a critical component to success in the data governace effort, John weaves this nuance into the approach. The book is well organized and I found it an irreplaceable guide and referance in the establishment of my successful data governace practice. Buy it.

Low review as print quality poor makes text diffcult slow to read

Language is too verbose. Some of the stuff is redundant, lightweight wrapped in a lot of words.