Why governance fails
Ownership is delegated.
Policies lack authority.
What executives must own
Data access decisions.
Risk tolerance.
How to establish governance
Assign authority.
Set principles.
What improves over time
Trust.
Data quality.
The executive’s role in data governance
Data governance succeeds when executives own decisions. This article clarifies leadership responsibilities.
Executive takeaway
- Written for senior leaders.
- Frames governance as leadership.
- Clarifies accountability.
- Reduces risk.