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Beyond Paper Policies: Building a Living Data Policy Framework
Data policies serve as the guardrails for how organizations manage their most valuable asset: data. Just as communities establish guidelines for shared community spaces, data policies provide the framework for how teams access, utilize, and govern their collective and shared data resources.  These policies aren’t merely bureaucratic exercises. They establish the rules of engagement for […]


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Author: Subasini Periyakaruppan

Data Is Risky Business: Is Data Governance Failing? Or Are We Failing Data Governance?
In January, CDO Magazine carried an article by a consortium of authors including Dr. Tom Redman, John Ladley, Dr. Anne-Marie Smith, and others. The eye-catching headline: “Data Governance is failing — here’s why.” The article sets out the results of a Force Field Analysis study carried out by the authors to try and understand why, […]


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Author: Daragh O Brien

A Data Value Manifesto
If you haven’t already heard, a number of organizations have laid off their CDOs and CDO groups and data teams because of a perceived lack of significant or measurable business value. In addition, a recently released report from MIT Sloan delivers some very depressing numbers about the efficacy of CDO groupsi:  The average tenure of […]


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Author: Larry Burns

Living the Ungoverned Life
Organizations often assume they have data governance under control, but in reality, many are simply reacting to data chaos rather than actively managing it. This isn’t due to negligence or a lack of concern — rather, it’s because they don’t recognize that governance is already happening, albeit informally and inconsistently. Every day, employees make critical […]


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Author: Robert S. Seiner

The Serviceberry Mindset: How Nature’s Gift Economy Can Reshape Data Governance
The Death of the Data Silo Is Not the End of the Problem For years, we’ve heard that breaking down data silos is the holy grail of business transformation. We’ve been told that better pipelines, integrated analytics, and AI-driven decision-making will finally unlock the full potential of enterprise data. But here’s the question no one […]


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Author: Christine Haskell

Reimagining Data Preparation for High-Impact Decision-Making
Data often arrives from multiple sources in inconsistent forms, including duplicate entries from CRM systems, incomplete spreadsheet records, and mismatched naming conventions across databases. These issues slow analysis pipelines and demand time-consuming cleanup. Organizations now use machine learning-assisted data preparation to address these challenges, which automatically standardizes formats, detects anomalies, and applies business rules.  Data […]


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Author: Ainsley Lawrence

The Art of Lean Governance: Moving Beyond Governance Buzzwords and Bling
This column will expand on a Systems Thinking approach to Data Governance and focus on process control. The vendors of myriad governance tools focus on metadata, dictionaries, and quality metrics. Their marketing is a sea of buzzwords and bling — bells and whistles. Yet, where is the evidence of adding actual business value, defined as […]


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Author: Steve Zagoudis

Empowering Data Stewards: Building a Forum That Drives Value
Data steward forums are catalysts for organizational data wisdom and cultural transformation. When executed thoughtfully, they become your strongest asset in building a data-driven organization. However, their success hangs delicately on implementation — the difference between fostering lasting engagement and watching enthusiasm fade lies in the fundamental framework you establish from day one.  1. Building […]


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Author: Subasini Periyakaruppan

The State of Data Governance
In 2024, our research at Dresner Advisory Services revealed that only 32% of organizations have a formal data governance organization in place. This statistic highlights a critical gap, especially as machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) are increasingly integrated into operations, expanding business reliance on data and analytic content. Despite the growing importance of […]


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Author: Myles Suer

Empowering Organizations Through Data Literacy, Governance, and Business Literacy
In my journey as a data management professional, I’ve come to believe that the road to becoming a truly data-centric organization is paved with more than just tools and policies — it’s about creating a culture where data literacy and business literacy thrive.  Data governance, long regarded as a compliance-driven function, is now the backbone […]


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Author: Gopi Maren

Identifying and Addressing Data Overload
Increased data generation requires modern businesses to manage vast volumes of information. All this data holds immense potential for insights and informed decision-making, but its value depends on effective utilization. Without the right tools, frameworks, and strategies, even established companies risk being overwhelmed by data overload.  Let’s take a closer look at data overload and […]


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Author: Irfan Gowani

Data Professional Introspective: Your Organization Can’t Create an EDM Strategy
Some countries successfully create long-term strategic plans. For example, China’s first 100-year plan was aimed at the elimination of extreme poverty by 2020. In 1980, there were 540M people living in extreme poverty; by 2014, there were only 80 million. The second 100-year plan, targeted for 2050, calls for achieving 30% of global GDP, to […]


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Author: Melanie Mecca

Decentralized, Centralized, and Federated Data Governance
In my discussions with CIOs over the last several years, they have repeatedly told me that they strongly dislike traditional data governance. And asked at times, could they just be data custodians. When I asked why, they said they either forced it top-down on their organization, and everyone disliked them for doing it; or, IT […]


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Author: Myles Suer

All in the Data: Too Soon for Q Governance?
Quantum computing, with its groundbreaking capabilities, is poised to redefine how organizations solve complex problems and innovate in ways previously unimaginable. As industries begin to explore its potential, a pressing question emerges: Are we ready to govern this new frontier? Much like the evolution of AI necessitated AI governance, quantum computing demands its own variation […]


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Author: Robert S. Seiner

Digital Transformation in Insurance: Overcoming Legacy Challenges
The insurance industry is experiencing a digital revolution. As customer expectations evolve and new technologies emerge, insurers are under increasing pressure to undergo digital transformation. However, legacy systems and outdated processes present significant hurdles for many companies. This article will explore the challenges of digital transformation in insurance, highlighting real-world cases and offering strategies to […]


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Author: Christine Haskell

The Book Look: AI & The Data Revolution
I am just going to start off by saying that I am a Laura Madsen fan. Her writing style combines laugh-out-loud humor with practical experience, making her books both enjoyable and educational. Even some of the book’s subheadings, like “Let’s Not Do Dumb Stuff Faster” and “Kwality Is Job One,” made me laugh out loud.  […]


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Author: Steve Hoberman

Building Robust Cybersecurity Frameworks with Outdated Infrastructure
Infrastructure security is a leading concern for cybersecurity professionals today. Cybercriminals are targeting industrial systems with increasing frequency, and these attacks can have devastating consequences. Further complicating the issue is the fact that many communities rely on outdated technology, leaving them vulnerable to disruption.  Understanding the Security Challenges of Legacy Systems  Although many heavy industries […]


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Author: Ellie Gabel

From Chaos to Clarity: The Stealth Guide to Data Governance Success
In today’s fast-paced business world, data governance often feels like an insurmountable challenge. While teams focus on product development, innovation, and revenue generation, governance can seem like an abstract and expensive luxury. But as data volumes surge and complexity grows, the absence of proper governance creates a widening gap. Organizations are missing critical insights and […]


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Author: Subasini Periyakaruppan

Legal Issues for Data Professionals: In AI, Data Itself Is the Supply Chain
Data is the supply chain for AI. For generative AI, even in fine-tuned, company-specific large language models, the data that is input into training data comes from a host of different sources. If the data from any given source is unreliable, then the training data will be deficient and the LLM output will be untrustworthy. […]


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Author: William A. Tanenbaum and Isaac Greaney

Cybersecurity Strategies for Insurers: Protecting Data in the Digital Age
We’ve become numb to the headlines. Data breaches happen almost daily, making cybersecurity a top priority for insurers. With its vaults of personal and financial data, the insurance industry is a prime target for cybercriminals. This blog post will explore effective cybersecurity strategies for insurers, highlighting real-world cases and spotlighting new technologies reshaping the cybersecurity […]


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Author: Christine Haskell

Data Governance Defying Gravitas
“Defying Gravity,” the show-stopping anthem from the musical “Wicked,” captures the essence of breaking free from conventions and soaring beyond expectations. Just as Elphaba, the protagonist witch from “Wicked,” refuses to be bound by the weight of societal norms, Non-Invasive Data Governance (NIDG) offers organizations a way to defy the gravitas of traditional governance frameworks. […]


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Author: Robert S. Seiner

Data Governance Best Practices: Lessons from Anthem’s Massive Data Breach
In the insurance industry, data governance best practices are not just buzzwords — they’re critical safeguards against potentially catastrophic breaches. The 2015 Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield data breach serves as a stark reminder of why robust data governance is crucial.  The Breach: A Wake-Up Call  In January 2015, Anthem, one of the largest health […]


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Author: Christine Haskell

Unleashing the Power of Data: A Guide for CIOs and CDOs
In today’s data-driven landscape, organizations have a wealth of information at their fingertips — but unlocking its full potential is a complex challenge. Many struggle to effectively leverage data for AI, analytics, and decision-making, often hindered by issues like accuracy, availability, and security. For CIOs and CDOs, prioritizing and addressing these obstacles is mandatory. From […]


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Author: Myles Suer

The Art of Lean Governance: A Systems Thinking Approach to Data Governance
A systems thinking approach to process control and optimization demands continual data quality feedback loops. Moving the quality checks upstream to the source system provides the most extensive control coverage. Data quality approaches not utilizing these loops will fail to achieve the desired results, often worsening the problem.  Data Governance is about gaining trust and […]


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Author: Steve Zagoudis

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