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Prerequisite: None
Theresa Ancick, CBIP
Data Governance Strategist/Consultant
Accura Business Services, LLC
Theresa Ancick is a globally recognized data governance strategist with over 25 years of experience transforming organizational data capabilities. Her expertise spans data pipeline development, product strategy, and governance implementation across diverse industries. Known for her practical, results-driven approach, Theresa specializes in creating sustainable data governance roadmaps that deliver measurable ROI while reshaping organizational culture around data quality and stewardship.
This is part of an optional week-long series.
Take all the courses to earn a certificate, or attend this individual course.
This course equips participants with the knowledge and practical skills to design, implement, and operate an effective data governance framework that supports a successful sustainable data governance program.
When executed properly, a robust governance framework ensures focus, avoids chaos, and deploys across functional areas according to your organization’s goals and drivers. Participants will explore the fundamental principles of data governance, understand key framework components, and understand the content needed to establish a robust foundation for success.
Students will learn practical framework components that outline the Who, What, When, How, and Why of a foundational model. The course covers essential components including data stewardship models, governance structures, repeatable governance processes, and alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
Theresa Ancick will emphasize practical application, providing templates, and tools that can be immediately applied in participants' organizations to navigate common implementation challenges and drive organization-wide adoption.
You will gain insight into what you need to look out for, questions you need to ask, and confidence in your ability to ensure data is truly an asset in your enterprise.
You Will Learn:
- A comprehensive data governance framework that addresses the Who, What, When, How, and Why components
- How to build a business case for data governance that demonstrates value and secures stakeholder buy-in
- Repeatable operational processes for key governance roles and activities that ensure governance programs align with business value How to establish clear priorities that ensure focus and prevent governance chaos
- How to outline a repeatable onboarding process for engagement and participation
Geared To:
- Governance, IT, and analytics leadership
- Data stewards and data governance professionals
- Data analysts, developers, and data management professionals
- Business stakeholders, risk managers, and other interested parties