Dive into the narrative of a data manager unraveling the complexities of data governance in a forward-thinking company. With ongoing support and comprehensive training, each day’s challenges become a stepping stone toward the company’s goal of leveraging data for strategic decision-making. In this blog post, we share the experiences of a new data manager and highlight a structured approach to data governance coaching.

As a new employee of a company that is moving towards becoming data-driven, the intricacies of data management and its role in shaping business decisions are becoming clearer every day. Companies are increasingly recognizing the importance of reliable data for informed decision-making. At the heart of this transformation are individuals like me, new data managers tasked with overseeing specific data domains within the enterprise.

The foundational element of this data-driven shift lies in the role concept, a framework that identifies and nominates data managers based on their skills, knowledge, and passion for data. Despite their different expertise and company affiliations, this group has a common goal – to ensure high-quality data within their respective responsibility areas. Tackling an initial use case within our data domain is crucial to embark on this journey successfully.

These use cases vary widely and range from the definition of essential data objects such as cost centers to the implementation of specific projects like CO2 reporting. The focus is not just on completing tasks but on elevating data quality to its optimal level, aligning it seamlessly with business processes, and methodically incorporating these improvements.