Data Governance - Maturity Assessment

Overview

Input:

• Maturity Model
• Framework
• Questions

Output:

• Maturity Assessment Report

Assessing data governance maturity

• Open Discussion with Stakeholders:

  • Engage in one-on-one interviews, group workshops, and consultation with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).

• Assessment Approach:

  • Use pre-determined questions to evaluate current maturity levels and determine the desired state.

• Identify Maturity Levels:

  • Assess the current state maturity and define the desired state.

• Educational Process:

  • Ensure the assessment is an educational process for stakeholders.

• Importance of Maturity Assessment:

  • The success of the data governance initiative can be significantly impacted by a Maturity Assessment.

• Key Component:

  • The biggest part of the process is consulting with stakeholders and experts.

Decide on a model

• Existing Solutions:

  • Check for Similar Solutions: Determine if there are existing tools or processes within your organization that can be utilized or adapted for data governance.

• Vendor Solutions:

  • Leverage Vendors: Explore whether there are vendor solutions that can be leveraged to meet your data governance needs.

• Alternative Options:

  • Explore Other Options: Consider if there are other tools or approaches that better suit your specific requirements.

Questions to be asked

Key questions to address when defining a data governance program or initiative:

• Scope:

  • What is the scope of your program or initiative?

• Data Governance:

  • What data will be governed under this program?

• Stewardship Approach:

  • How will you approach stewardship of the data?

• Business Drivers and Benefits:

  • What are your business drivers and the benefits of the program?

• Measuring Success:

  • How will you measure success or progress of the data governance initiative?

• Data Governance Organization:

  • Who is involved in your Data Governance Organization?