The Data Governance Imperative (eBook)

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Take control of your data for a more intelligent, responsive business

Proactive management of your corporate information has never been more important. Data governance isn’t a challenge solely for the IT team - it’s every inch a business issue.

Seamless processes and a personal commitment to clean data give you the ability to generate accurate business intelligence and financial reports, and gain an instant snap shot of the health of your business. Most importantly, they also help you run a more intelligent, agile, fast-moving business than your competitors.

The Data Governance Imperative is written from a business person’s view of data governance. This practical book covers both strategies and tactics around managing a data governance initiative.

Benefits to business include:

Retain your competitive edge when data governance becomes a matter-of-fact component of corporate stewardship
Comply with worldwide corporate laws
Generate accurate business intelligence and financial reports
Understand your business at a deeper level
Delight your customers by gaining a better understanding of their needs
Handle support issues more smoothly
Deliver better ‘green’ programs
Learn how to become a ‘change agent’ and break through corporate barriers

'... Steve's book is a must-read for anyone interested in rounding out their data governance library.'

David Loshin (amazon.com review)

'... It is truly imperative that you read this book! I highly recommend this book. It will prove to be an invaluable resource, both for your organization and for your career.'

James E. Harris (amazon.com review)

'... The author is funny and smart and provides a down to earth, practical explanation of the bottom line impact of incomplete or inaccurate data from various corporate perspectives. Specific examples are given in terms of data quality and costs, from defining the team, developing a data quality scorecard, and creating solid metrics to effective maintenance and monitoring... This book has been given a place in my personal and professional toolbox.'

Eileen E. Woodmansee (amazon.com review)

PURCHASE YOUR COPY OF THIS IMPORTANT AND PRACTICAL BOOK ON DATA GOVERNANCE TODAY ...

About the author

The author, Steve Sarsfield, works for a major enterprise software company and is a leading expert in data quality and data governance, focusing on the business perspectives that are important to data champions, front-office employees, and executives. Steve runs an award-winning and world-recognised blog called the Data Governance and Data Quality Insider, offering practical wisdom.

Author: Steve Sarsfield
Publisher: IT Governance Publishing
ISBN: 9781849280136
Pages: 161
Format: eBook
Published Date: 23 April 2009
Availability: Always Available