What does it mean to activate a Data Governance policy? Can an inactive policy be effective? Data Governance policies can address different things depending on the organization. Some policies are very general and introduce the awareness of formal Data Governance to the organization. Other policies address specific needs like Data Quality, data documentation, and data protection. Join Bob Seiner and a special guest for this RWDG webinar where they will tackle of the subject of how to develop and deploy an active Data Governance policy. Bob and his guest will provide specific examples of policy components and examples of how organizations use policies to govern their data. In this webinar, Bob and his guest will discuss: - When a Data Governance policy is necessary (and when it isn’t) - The difference between an active and inactive policy - Tips for activating a Data Governance policy - Using the policy to drive Data Governance - Getting people to follow a Data Governance policy

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March 21, 2019 – 11:00 a.m. PT / 2:00 p.m. ET
with Special Guest Len Silverston
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Introduction

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• Founder and CEO, Universal Data Models, LLC
– Len is a best-selling author, consultant, and speaker
with over 30 years experience in the fields of:
• data governance
• data modeling
• data management
• human dynamics of integrating information.
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Special Guest – Len Silverston
Universal Data Models Books (template models)

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• Founder and CEO, Universal Data Models, LLC
– Winner DAMAI Professional Achievement Award
and the DAMAI Community Award.
– Consulting services for many organizations on the
implementation of data governance programs
w/the 2012 Data Governance Best Practice Award
achieved by one of his clients.
– 2 day Developing Business Glossaries Seminar
at the DGIQ Conference in San Diego, June 6-7
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Special Guest – Len Silverston

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• In this webinar, Len and I will discuss:
– When a Data Governance policy is necessary (and when it isn’t)
– The difference between an active and inactive policy
– Tips for activating a Data Governance policy
– Using the policy to drive Data Governance
– Getting people to follow a Data Governance policy
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Abstract

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• What goes into a Data Governance Policy?
• When is it necessary to have a Data Governance Policy?
• When is a policy is not necessary?
• What are factors to identify if a policy is needed or not?
• What cultural elements dictate the need for a policy?
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When a Data Governance Policy is Necessary (and When it Isn’t)

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• What makes a Policy active?
• What makes a Policy inactive?
• What environmental situations dictates how policy is applied?
• How can we expect people to react to how the policy is applied?
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The Difference Between an Active and Inactive Policy

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• Considerations for activating a Data Governance Policy
– Who should develop, refine, approve, communicate, enforce …?
– What should people expect to know and do?
– Why is it necessary to activate your policy?
– When is the appropriate time to activate your policy?
– How can we move from a passive to active policy?
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Tips for Activating a Data Governance Policy

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• How should we communicate and make people aware of the policy?
• Which is better? Top-Down versus Bottom-Up Approach
• Should the policy include Measurements of Success?
• Is a Data Governance Policy an appropriate driver?
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Using the Policy to Drive Data Governance

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• Can you share how organizations effectively use DG policies?
• What are some techniques for getting people to follow policy?
• What if your policy is not effective?
• Do you have any final words of wisdom about DG policies?
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Getting People to Follow a Data Governance Policy

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• In this webinar, Len and I discussed:
– When a Data Governance policy is necessary (and when it isn’t)
– The difference between an active and inactive policy
– Tips for activating a Data Governance policy
– Using the policy to drive Data Governance
– Getting people to follow a Data Governance policy
Activate Your Data Governance Policy
Summary

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Questions and Answers
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