Data Governance - 2 - Introduction Flashcards
What is the main purpose of the first edition of the book?
To give the reader a solid head start to understand, obtain support, and sustain engagement for data governance.
What challenges do organizations face regarding data governance (DG) sustainability?
Programs continue to have a hard time being sustainable.
What new elements will the book add to the discussion of data governance?
New ideas, lessons learned, and deeper insights into making DG ‘stick.’
What types of organizations does the book aim to supplement existing literature on DG?
All organizations, regardless of industry or technology.
What is one major source of confusion in the data governance field?
Broad announcements of Data Governance 2.0 and various interpretations of what it means.
What tension exists within the realms of data governance?
Tension between DG and service development, microservices, cloud implementation, and Agile development.
True or False: There is a single correct way to implement data governance.
False.
What is the book’s secondary purpose?
To provide tools for planning, oversight, and usage of an organization’s data for maximum benefit.
What is the significance of data governance in relation to business intelligence and analytics?
DG is a mandatory requirement for success in achieving MDM, building business intelligence, and improving data quality.
Fill in the blank: DG is by its nature an ________ thinking process.
enterprise-level
What does the book aim to clarify regarding the role of data governance?
The business role and the value proposition of DG need to be clearly understood by executives.
What will Chapter 3 address?
Data literacy and essential concepts and philosophy required for DG.
What is one critical error organizations might make when designing a DG program?
Misunderstanding the scope and priorities of DG.
What does Chapter 5 discuss regarding DG?
The value proposition of DG and developing a return on investment (ROI) for a DG program.
What is the purpose of highlighted sections in the book labeled as ‘Key concept’?
To reinforce the author’s point through highlighting important information or anecdotes.
What is the core managerial and business concept required for DG?
Building and operating a DG program.
What does Chapter 6 present an overview of?
The capability-driven process to deploy the DG program.
What is the relationship between Chapters 3, 5, and 6?
They provide context and foundational understanding for deploying DG.
What is one aspect of the deployment process discussed in Chapters 7–12?
Activities, tasks, work products, and artifacts related to deploying DG.
True or False: The deployment process outlined in the book is strictly linear.
False.
What does the author suggest about the implementation of DG?
DG should be treated as a new business capability.
Is the data governance (DG) deployment process linear?
No, it is not linear and each step takes prior steps into a lower level of detail.
What concept was emphasized in the first edition regarding the DG process?
The process and steps could be combined into whatever approach was suitable for the organization.
What term emerged after the first edition to describe the DG process?
‘DG John’s way’ vs ‘DG someone else’s way.’
How is the entire DG process described in the current edition?
As a flexible inventory of activity or a checklist.
What will the material focus on in relation to DG?
Managing the behavioral and organizational changes required for DG.
What happens if the changes associated with DG are not managed?
You will fail.
What new review is included in Chapter 9?
A review of technology for DG and its support capabilities.
What mantra is used to summarize the content in Chapter 12?
‘Tell them what you are going to tell them, tell them, then tell them what you told them.’
What are some types of technologies discussed in the context of DG?
- Workflow * Enterprise architecture * Modeling * Collaboration * Content management
What framework is used to explain the scope of the book?
The Zachman framework.
What does the Zachman framework help to link?
Conceptual thinking to physical implementation.
What does data governance represent as an organizational capability?
To further goals.
Fill in the blank: Data governance as an operational state includes _______.
[policy, engagement, activities, infrastructure]
What is the operational aspect of data governance?
Sustaining activities, data services, measurement, and feedback.
True or False: Friction between different views of DG is a good thing.
True.
What does Chapter 3-6 focus on in the context of DG?
Identification and engagement.
What is the purpose of the essential questions listed in the chapters?
To associate the main points with the organization’s characteristics.
What will be reinforced by a case study in the book?
All chapters.
What is the focus of the chapters 7-12 in relation to data governance?
Specification, architecture, and design.
