For nearly two decades, the phrase "Data Governance" has been the fastest way to clear a conference room. It conjures images of lengthy policy documents, bureaucratic approval workflows, and the dreaded "Data Governance Steering Committee" that meets quarterly to disagree about field definitions.
Here is how you pave the path of least resistance to achieve the greatest success. 1. Stop "Assigning," Start "Recognizing" For nearly two decades, the phrase "Data Governance"
Traditional governance feels like a loss of freedom. "I used to be able to create a new column in my report; now I can't." Non-invasive governance offers a gain. "You can now publish that report instantly because the system pre-validated your data lineage for you." It uses positive reinforcement (speed, efficiency) rather than negative reinforcement (blocking, denying). "You can now publish that report instantly because
A rule that is 80% accurate and followed by 100% of the business is infinitely more valuable than a rule that is 100% accurate and followed by 10% of the business. efficiency) rather than negative reinforcement (blocking