Level: Beginner to Intermediate

Prerequisite: Basic Data Literacy: an understanding of fundamental data concepts (databases, reports, data quality)

Theresa Ancick, CBIP

Data Governance Strategist/Consultant

Accura Business Services, LLC

Many companies struggle to drive the organizational shifts in their data culture that are required for effective governance. Data governance is often seen as new requirements that impede progress and make “busy work.” In this course, Theresa Ancick will provide tried and tested methods that will transform your organization’s teams into change agents that are enthusiastic about working in a governed environment.

You Will Learn

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Reframe data governance, transforming the perception from compliance burden to strategic business enabler
• Articulate data value, clearly explaining what "data as an asset" means in practical, measurable terms
• Define personal impact, understanding individual roles and how a governed environment creates value for their specific work
• Drive tool adoption, generating enthusiasm for governance tools including business glossaries, data catalogs, and lineage mapping
• Inspire participation by developing skills to motivate colleagues and build momentum for governance initiatives
• Make business glossaries, data catalogs, and lineage tools indispensable
• Demonstrate immediate value and time-saving benefits
• Create workflows that naturally incorporate governance practices
• Overcome resistance and adoption barriers

Geared To

• Data stewards and governance professionals
• IT leaders implementing governance programs
• Business analysts and data professionals
• Change management professionals
• Anyone responsible for driving data culture transformation