While most companies recognize at some level that data is a valuable corporate asset, only a few have appointed a Chief Data Officer (CDO) to help bridge the gap between …
DMO Alternatives and Design Considerations
Most organizations start with a Decentralized Model before they move toward a formal Data Management Organization (DMO). As an organization sees the impact of improvements in Data Quality, it may …
Build the Data Management Organization – Part 02
Identify and Analyze Stakeholders A stakeholder is any person or group who can influence or be affected by the Data Management program. Stakeholders can be internal to or external to …
Build the Data Management Organization – Part 01
Identify Current Data Management Participants When implementing the operating model, start with teams already engaged in data management activities. This will minimize the effect on the organization and will help …
Critical Success Factors – Part 02
Executive SponsorshipHaving the right executive sponsor ensures that stakeholders affected by a Data Management program receive the necessary guidance to transition efficiently and effectively through the changes needed to put …
Data Management and Organizational Change Management – Part 01
For most organizations, improving data management practices requires changing how people work together and how they understand the role of data in their organizations, as well as the way they …
Data Management Organizational Constructs and Operating Models – Part 02
Decentralized Operating Model In a decentralized model, data management responsibilities are distributed across different lines of business and IT. Collaboration is committee-based; there is no single owner. Many Data Management …
Data Management Organizational Constructs and Operating Models
A critical step in Data Management Organization design is identifying the best-fit operating model for the organization. The operating model is a framework articulating roles, responsibilities, and decision-making processes. It …
Understand Organization and Cultural Norms – 02
After forming a picture of current state, assess the level of satisfaction with current state in order to gain insight into the organization’s data management needs and priorities. For example: …
Understand Organization and Cultural Norms
Awareness, ownership, and accountability are the keys to activating and engaging people in Data Management initiatives, policies, and processes. Before defining any new organization or attempting to improve an existing …