Data Governance Archives | LightsOnData https://www.lightsondata.com/category/data-governance/ Practical resources, online courses, free articles and videos for data management, data governance, data quality, and business intelligence Tue, 26 Aug 2025 17:13:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://i0.wp.com/www.lightsondata.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/LOD-logo-favicon2.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Data Governance Archives | LightsOnData https://www.lightsondata.com/category/data-governance/ 32 32 142004744 Optimizing retail operations through a practical data strategy https://www.lightsondata.com/optimizing-retail-operations-through-a-practical-data-strategy/ https://www.lightsondata.com/optimizing-retail-operations-through-a-practical-data-strategy/#respond Tue, 26 Aug 2025 17:11:08 +0000 https://www.lightsondata.com/?p=5704 Given the pace of change in the retail sector, impactful decisions can be a competitive advantage, but many organizations are still in the dark. They're not operating with actionable insights... trusting their gut to make decisions while keeping data in a silo. The solution? An all-inclusive data strategy that makes sense for the organization. This article […]

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]]> https://www.lightsondata.com/optimizing-retail-operations-through-a-practical-data-strategy/feed/ 0 5704 Transforming Marketing Data into Business Growth: Key Insights and Strategies https://www.lightsondata.com/transforming-marketing-data-into-business-growth-key-insights-and-strategies/ https://www.lightsondata.com/transforming-marketing-data-into-business-growth-key-insights-and-strategies/#respond Sun, 15 Dec 2024 18:39:21 +0000 https://www.lightsondata.com/?p=5629 Marketing leaders and data professionals often grapple with a familiar challenge: how to transform marketing data into tangible business growth. During a recent episode of The Lights on Data Show, I had the privilege of speaking with Kasper Bossen-Rasmussen, founder and CEO of Accutics, about this very topic. Together, we explored key takeaways for addressing […]

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]]> https://www.lightsondata.com/transforming-marketing-data-into-business-growth-key-insights-and-strategies/feed/ 0 5629 Data Governance in 2024 https://www.lightsondata.com/data-governance-in-2024/ https://www.lightsondata.com/data-governance-in-2024/#respond Wed, 20 Dec 2023 00:11:00 +0000 https://www.lightsondata.com/?p=5440 As we approach 2024, the landscape of data governance is set to undergo transformative changes. This article delves into the anticipated advancements and shifts in data governance, highlighting the integration of AI, the importance of metadata management, the emphasis on data quality and literacy, evolving operating models, and the integration of data warehousing and lake […]

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]]> https://www.lightsondata.com/data-governance-in-2024/feed/ 0 5440 The importance and benefits of data ownership in data governance https://www.lightsondata.com/data-ownership-benefits-importance/ https://www.lightsondata.com/data-ownership-benefits-importance/#respond Wed, 17 May 2023 13:34:34 +0000 https://www.lightsondata.com/?p=5254 Data ownership is a fundamental concept within data governance that plays a crucial role in ensuring the effective management, accountability, and utilization of data assets. By establishing clear data ownership, organizations can derive numerous benefits and create a solid foundation for successful data governance. Let's explore and understand the significance of data ownership and the […]

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]]> https://www.lightsondata.com/data-ownership-benefits-importance/feed/ 0 5254 Mastering data ownership in data governance: Strategies for accountability and collaboration https://www.lightsondata.com/mastering-data-ownership-in-data-governance-strategies-for-accountability-and-collaboration/ https://www.lightsondata.com/mastering-data-ownership-in-data-governance-strategies-for-accountability-and-collaboration/#comments Mon, 15 May 2023 13:10:18 +0000 https://www.lightsondata.com/?p=5247 Identifying data owners is a critical aspect of effective data governance. However, it can be a challenging task, particularly when multiple teams use the same data. This article aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of data ownership in data governance, taking into account various scenarios and offering practical recommendations to help organizations navigate this complex […]

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]]> https://www.lightsondata.com/mastering-data-ownership-in-data-governance-strategies-for-accountability-and-collaboration/feed/ 2 5247 Is data governance the right role for you? https://www.lightsondata.com/is-data-governance-the-right-role-for-you/ https://www.lightsondata.com/is-data-governance-the-right-role-for-you/#respond Mon, 13 Mar 2023 13:52:43 +0000 https://www.lightsondata.com/?p=5068 Data governance is a critical function in any organization that deals with data. It involves creating and maintaining policies, procedures, and standards that govern how data is collected, stored, used, and shared. In a data-driven world, the role of data governance becomes increasingly important. But is data governance the right role for you? Table of […]

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]]> https://www.lightsondata.com/is-data-governance-the-right-role-for-you/feed/ 0 5068 Think big and start small for successful data governance https://www.lightsondata.com/think-big-start-small/ https://www.lightsondata.com/think-big-start-small/#respond Thu, 13 Oct 2022 05:41:20 +0000 https://www.lightsondata.com/?p=4311 How to get started with Data Governance when the odds are against you?In the past few years I have been asked to introduce data governance at several clients. It became obvious there is not a magical method that would allow you to be successful in this task. The approach you should take, depends a lot […]

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]]> https://www.lightsondata.com/think-big-start-small/feed/ 0 4311 Top 10 Data Governance Courses and Training https://www.lightsondata.com/top-10-data-governance-courses-and-training/ https://www.lightsondata.com/top-10-data-governance-courses-and-training/#respond Mon, 10 Oct 2022 06:35:46 +0000 https://www.lightsondata.com/?p=4269 If you’re looking to get a start in Data Governance, but you’re… well, not sure where to start! We’ve done some of the hard work for you by identifying the top ten Data Governance courses and training! Not only that, but we’ve also summarized them and identified what sets them apart and what you’ll get out […]

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]]> https://www.lightsondata.com/top-10-data-governance-courses-and-training/feed/ 0 4269 Why data governance is a must for any organization https://www.lightsondata.com/why-data-governance-is-a-must-for-any-organization/ https://www.lightsondata.com/why-data-governance-is-a-must-for-any-organization/#comments Mon, 20 Dec 2021 15:57:34 +0000 https://www.lightsondata.com/?p=3677 Data is (arguably, depending on who you talk to) the most important asset that any organization has. Well, people are the most important asset, but that should be implied, right? Alright, data is one of the most important assets. Data governance helps to ensure that data is usable, accessible, and protected and treats data as […]

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]]> https://www.lightsondata.com/why-data-governance-is-a-must-for-any-organization/feed/ 2 3677 What is a data domain? (examples included) https://www.lightsondata.com/what-is-a-data-domain-examples-included/ https://www.lightsondata.com/what-is-a-data-domain-examples-included/#comments Mon, 29 Nov 2021 15:05:19 +0000 https://www.lightsondata.com/?p=3604 Determining your data domains is an important part of your data strategy. So what is a data domain?  It actually can mean a couple of things, depending if we look at it from the point of view of data management and database management, or if we look at it from the point of view of data […]

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