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How to build and maintain strong data organizations--the Dummies way
Data Governance For Dummies offers an accessible first step for decision makers into understanding how data governance works and how to apply it to an organization in a way that improves results and doesn't disrupt. Prep your organization to handle the data explosion (if you know, you know) and learn how to manage this valuable asset. Take full control of your organization's data with all the info and how-tos you need. This book walks you through making accurate data readily available and maintaining it in a secure environment. It serves as your step-by-step guide to extracting every ounce of value from your data.
* Identify the impact and value of data in your business
* Design governance programs that fit your organization
* Discover and adopt tools that measure performance and need
* Address data needs and build a more data-centric business culture
This is the perfect handbook for professionals in the world of data analysis and business intelligence, plus the people who interact with data on a daily basis. And, as always, Dummies explains things in terms anyone can understand, making it easy to learn everything you need to know.
List of contents
Introduction 1
Part 1: Data Everywhere 5
Chapter 1: Defining Data Governance 7
Chapter 2: Exploring a World Awash in Data 23
Chapter 3: Driving Value through Data 41
Chapter 4: Transforming through Data 55
Part 2: Delivering Data Governance 75
Chapter 5: Building the Business Case for Data Governance 77
Chapter 6: Focusing on the Fundamentals of Data Governance 91
Part 3: Developing Data Governance 105
Chapter 7: Establishing Data Governance Objectives 107
Chapter 8: Identifying Data Governance Roles and Responsibilities 121
Chapter 9: Designing a Data Governance Program 139
Chapter 10: Deploying a Data Governance Program 157
Part 4: Democratizing Data 183
Chapter 11: Running a Successful Data Governance Program 185
Chapter 12: Measuring and Monitoring a Data Governance Program 209
Chapter 13: Responding to Data Governance Challenges and Risks. 227
Part 5: The Part of Tens 243
Chapter 14: Ten Data Governance Best Practices 245
Chapter 15: Ten Essential Data Governance Stakeholders 255
Index 263
About the author
Jonathan Reichental, PhD, is a technologist, author, and professor. Along with his expertise in data governance, he also focuses on areas such as digital transformation, the fourth industrial revolution, the future of cities, and blockchain technologies. He is author of
Smart Cities For Dummies and creator of the popular Learning Data Governance course, published by LinkedIn Learning.
Summary
How to build and maintain strong data organizations--the Dummies way
Data Governance For Dummies offers an accessible first step for decision makers into understanding how data governance works and how to apply it to an organization in a way that improves results and doesn't disrupt. Prep your organization to handle the data explosion (if you know, you know) and learn how to manage this valuable asset. Take full control of your organization's data with all the info and how-tos you need. This book walks you through making accurate data readily available and maintaining it in a secure environment. It serves as your step-by-step guide to extracting every ounce of value from your data.
* Identify the impact and value of data in your business
* Design governance programs that fit your organization
* Discover and adopt tools that measure performance and need
* Address data needs and build a more data-centric business culture
This is the perfect handbook for professionals in the world of data analysis and business intelligence, plus the people who interact with data on a daily basis. And, as always, Dummies explains things in terms anyone can understand, making it easy to learn everything you need to know.
