Session 6-G

Governance vs Agility: Finding the Balance

Data organizations often struggle to strike the right balance between Governance and Agility. Too much Governance often results in high levels of oversight and long wait times for data projects. Conversely, high agility often means few guardrails, redundant work, and mismatching metrics. How do we find the balance between Governance and Agility? While tools and technologies can help, ultimately this tension can only be eased by people. Through socializing governance practices, educating on business topics, and connecting networks across the organization, we can help organizations with strong governance move more nimbly and highly democratized companies ensure more consistency. In this presentation, we will discuss two case studies: one that began highly governed and the other highly agile, and how they moved to more neutral ground without giving up key requirements. We will provide both everyday tips and robust organizational changes that can help ease the tension between Governance and Agility.

Speaker

Vanessa Lam

Principal, Business Rule Solutions LLC

Welcome to the CDOIQ Symposium, where innovation meets data excellence! Our symposium sponsors play a crucial role in shaping the future of data and information quality. As champions of cutting-edge technologies, thought leadership, and industry advancements, these forward-thinking organizations contribute to a dynamic ecosystem dedicated to harnessing the power of data for transformative business outcomes. Join us in recognizing and celebrating the invaluable support of our sponsors, who drive the conversation and inspire breakthroughs in the rapidly evolving landscape of Chief Data and Information Quality. Together, we pave the way for a data-driven future that propels organizations to unprecedented heights of success.