Comments on: 8 Reasons Why Data Governance Fails http://datagovernanceblog.com/8-reasons-why-data-governance-fails Run a successful Data Governance Program Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:09:28 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Data Governance | Data Governance http://datagovernanceblog.com/8-reasons-why-data-governance-fails/comment-page-1#comment-896 Data Governance | Data Governance Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:00:48 +0000 http://datagovernanceblog.com/8-reasons-why-data-governance-fails#comment-896 [...] 8 Reasons Data Governance Fails [...] [...] 8 Reasons Data Governance Fails [...]

]]> By: Marty Moseley http://datagovernanceblog.com/8-reasons-why-data-governance-fails/comment-page-1#comment-871 Marty Moseley Mon, 18 May 2009 15:00:32 +0000 http://datagovernanceblog.com/8-reasons-why-data-governance-fails#comment-871 I have been working on DG and DQ since the 90's in various kinds of commercial environments, and have made and seen my share of failed approaches. From that, and from my MDM experience, I've created an "Agile Data Governance" process that mitigates the reasons why DG fails (was excited to read this article). It incorporates creating the strategy, (your question), but also delivering policies and making changes in technologies that improve DQ. Best of luck on your DG pursuits! BTW, I think the article is very good. The only disagreement is on point 3, which I think is one area where we tend to lose the interest of our business leaders. My experience is that we tend to get very deep in very abstract discussions, and leaders lose the line-of-sight to the business problems and priorities they need to address. Other than that, this is a great list! Cheers! I have been working on DG and DQ since the 90’s in various kinds of commercial environments, and have made and seen my share of failed approaches. From that, and from my MDM experience, I’ve created an “Agile Data Governance” process that mitigates the reasons why DG fails (was excited to read this article). It incorporates creating the strategy, (your question), but also delivering policies and making changes in technologies that improve DQ.
Best of luck on your DG pursuits!
BTW, I think the article is very good. The only disagreement is on point 3, which I think is one area where we tend to lose the interest of our business leaders. My experience is that we tend to get very deep in very abstract discussions, and leaders lose the line-of-sight to the business problems and priorities they need to address.
Other than that, this is a great list!
Cheers!

]]> By: Dan O'Dea http://datagovernanceblog.com/8-reasons-why-data-governance-fails/comment-page-1#comment-81 Dan O'Dea Wed, 23 Jan 2008 15:25:27 +0000 http://datagovernanceblog.com/8-reasons-why-data-governance-fails#comment-81 I have been on two data governance groups. Although my experience is somewhat limited, one of the groups was for the Federal Government, so we were pretty serious about it. I am trying to get a data governance policy started at one of the companies I support, and the hardest part is convincing them they need one. Their stance of "Nothing bad has happened yet" is difficult to break into; they assume if nothing has gone wrong nothing ever will. It's even harder being an outsider; the company is quite conservative and doesn't like ideas coming in from outside. I have been on two data governance groups. Although my experience is somewhat limited, one of the groups was for the Federal Government, so we were pretty serious about it. I am trying to get a data governance policy started at one of the companies I support, and the hardest part is convincing them they need one. Their stance of “Nothing bad has happened yet” is difficult to break into; they assume if nothing has gone wrong nothing ever will. It’s even harder being an outsider; the company is quite conservative and doesn’t like ideas coming in from outside.

]]> By: Raj Amesur http://datagovernanceblog.com/8-reasons-why-data-governance-fails/comment-page-1#comment-75 Raj Amesur Wed, 26 Dec 2007 22:51:35 +0000 http://datagovernanceblog.com/8-reasons-why-data-governance-fails#comment-75 I have designed and deployed critical business data performance models that use the foundation of data governance strategies. I would certainly agree to Executive Sponsorship and the tool simplicity that keeps the end-user and management aware at all times of their historical and current trends. Having ways to measure performance and trust data integrity is the starting point to success in any operational environment I have designed and deployed critical business data performance models that use the foundation of data governance strategies.

I would certainly agree to Executive Sponsorship and the tool simplicity that keeps the end-user and management aware at all times of their historical and current trends. Having ways to measure performance and trust data integrity is the starting point to success in any operational environment

]]> By: Data Governance Strategy http://datagovernanceblog.com/8-reasons-why-data-governance-fails/comment-page-1#comment-64 Data Governance Strategy Thu, 06 Dec 2007 12:55:54 +0000 http://datagovernanceblog.com/8-reasons-why-data-governance-fails#comment-64 [...] my post ‘8 Reasons why Data Governance fails‘, Carol S asked, “Does anyone have experience in developing a data governance [...] [...] my post ‘8 Reasons why Data Governance fails‘, Carol S asked, “Does anyone have experience in developing a data governance [...]

]]> By: Mas Nishimura http://datagovernanceblog.com/8-reasons-why-data-governance-fails/comment-page-1#comment-59 Mas Nishimura Fri, 30 Nov 2007 21:35:06 +0000 http://datagovernanceblog.com/8-reasons-why-data-governance-fails#comment-59 I've developed and implemented data strategies and have seem some policies continue and others falter over the last ten years. Although I agree the initially the Executive sponsorship is critical, what keeps the programs going to ultimate success is the existance of accurate quality metrics which shows both the initial success and continuing pertinence to the business. I’ve developed and implemented data strategies and have seem some policies continue and others falter over the last ten years. Although I agree the initially the Executive sponsorship is critical, what keeps the programs going to ultimate success is the existance of accurate quality metrics which shows both the initial success and continuing pertinence to the business.

]]> By: Mark Sigler http://datagovernanceblog.com/8-reasons-why-data-governance-fails/comment-page-1#comment-57 Mark Sigler Tue, 20 Nov 2007 16:43:34 +0000 http://datagovernanceblog.com/8-reasons-why-data-governance-fails#comment-57 I have developed data management strategies, policies and programs for many clients. I would agree that executive sponsorship is critical to success. Unless there is acknowledgment from senior stakeholders that data quality impacts their effectiveness in decision making, and that data governance is a critical element, then you're doomed to fail. I have developed data management strategies, policies and programs for many clients. I would agree that executive sponsorship is critical to success. Unless there is acknowledgment from senior stakeholders that data quality impacts their effectiveness in decision making, and that data governance is a critical element, then you’re doomed to fail.

]]> By: Carolyn S http://datagovernanceblog.com/8-reasons-why-data-governance-fails/comment-page-1#comment-52 Carolyn S Wed, 14 Nov 2007 20:46:45 +0000 http://datagovernanceblog.com/8-reasons-why-data-governance-fails#comment-52 Does anyone have experience in developing a data governance strategy? Does anyone have experience in developing a data governance strategy?

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