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I really enjoy talking about data governance and wonder why more people don’t embark on the journey. In this blog, I will explore "How to best approach data governance."

To approach data governance effectively, it's important to follow a strategic and structured approach. Here are some key steps to follow:

1. Understand the Business Context: Start by understanding your organization's specific needs, goals, and challenges. Identify the business drivers and objectives that data governance aims to support. Consider your industry, regulatory requirements, organizational structure, and data landscape to determine the...

In a recent CIMdata webinar I did with my colleague Craig Brown, the topic of “Why” data governance is crucial for complex product development was described. Here is a summary of the reasons “Why.”

1. Data Consistency & Accuracy: Complex product development involves numerous teams, departments, and stakeholders working together. Data governance ensures that the data used throughout the development process is consistent and accurate. It establishes standards and guidelines for data collection, storage, and management, minimizing errors and discrepancies.
2. Regulatory Compliance: Complex product development often...

As a result of my recent blog, data governance vs. data management, I was asked what the difference was between digitization and digitalization. I think many times, conversations are often messy when they lack clear definitions of key terms. In this blog, I will highlight the distinction between digitization and digitalization. So, let's dive in and unravel the nuances between digitization and digitalization

The terms "digitization" and "digitalization" have distinct meanings but are often used interchangeably.

Digitization: Refers to the process of converting analog information or physical assets into...

A recurring question has emerged in recent conversations: What exactly sets data governance apart from data management? It's a valid inquiry, as the terms are sometimes used interchangeably, leading to confusion. In this blog, I will shed light on the distinction between data governance and data management, clarifying their roles and significance within the realm of effective data practices. So, let's dive in and unravel the nuances of data governance versus data management.

I think it is important to raise awareness about the distinctions between data governance and data management to ensure proper implementation and effective data management practices can be...

CIMdata’s 2023 PLM Market & Industry Forum series theme is “The Digital Thread: Powering Business Transformation.” At this industry-leading Forum, CIMdata will frame the digital thread and discuss the issues faced by industrial users. Event sessions provide critical information to the PLM Software and Service community enabling them to respond to new and evolving requirements. Learn more about the 2023 PLM Market & Industry Forum here.

CIMdata continues to investigate many topics of interest to the PLM Economy. One area we are currently focusing on...

On 13 August 2020, CIMdata’s Data Governance Consulting Practice sponsored an Educational Webinar, Data Governance in the Era of Digital Transformation. The webinar contained lots of helpful guidance on the topic. Here are the high points!

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Digital transformation initiatives often succeed or fail based on the accuracy and availability of data. As a result, Data Governance is becoming recognized by most company executives as it should be. Many of these digital initiatives attempt to force a “data culture,” trying very hard to remove...

On 18 April 2021, CIMdata’s Data Governance Consulting Practice sponsored an Educational Webinar, Data Governance: Avoiding Digital Transformation Roadmap Detours. The webinar contained lots of helpful information. Here are the high points!

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The success of any Digital Transformation initiative depends on addressing a host of critical issues. Chief among them is the robustness of the enterprise’s data model and the role that Data Governance plays. The concept of Data Governance is slowly gaining recognition as a “make or...

Organizations that develop a governed digital business glossary and follow best practices will have a valuable resource capable of providing substantial and lasting benefits throughout their digital thread. Dare I say, “Enterprise Glossary”?

The business glossary “has” to be a collaborative business strategy to ensure it is the single record of the truth and that it is clear, concise, valid, as well as governed. 

Here are the top Five Business Glossary benefits:

1. Enhanced Communications
2. Enterprise Improved understanding
3. Business terms ownership
4. Elevated Trusted data resources
5. Increased efficiency

A collaborative business glossary allows organizations to uncover numerous benefits.

Organizations tend...

This summer heat has me thinking of all the unprecedented heat waves, fires in the West, and massive flooding in Yellow Stone National Park, sparking more environmental discussions. I wonder what major disaster organizations have to encounter to begin thinking of Data Governance.

Usually it takes some major new product introduction, an inspection gone awry, a digital transformation initiative, new people coming in to the organization trying to figure out the data definitions and data owners. No matter what the reason, Data Governance is a cornerstone that needs to have a solid...