{"id":3063,"date":"2021-07-08T18:29:24","date_gmt":"2021-07-09T01:29:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lightsondata.com\/?post_type=tva_lesson&#038;p=3063"},"modified":"2025-11-26T14:42:37","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T22:42:37","slug":"30-60-90-day-plan-for-data-governance-bonus","status":"publish","type":"tva_lesson","link":"https:\/\/www.lightsondata.com\/course\/30-60-90-day-plan-for-data-governance-bonus\/","title":{"rendered":"30\/60\/90 Day Plan for Data Governance (BONUS)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 data-end=\"377\" data-start=\"318\">1. First 30 Days: Understand &amp; Assess<\/h2>\n<h3 data-end=\"394\" data-start=\"378\">Objectives<\/h3>\n<ul data-end=\"539\" data-start=\"395\">\n<li data-end=\"475\" data-start=\"395\">Rapidly understand the organization\u2019s data landscape, goals, and pain points<\/li>\n<li data-end=\"539\" data-start=\"476\">Begin mapping the \u201cinformation environment\u201d at a high level<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-end=\"558\" data-start=\"541\">Key Actions<\/h3>\n<ol data-end=\"1434\" data-start=\"559\">\n<li data-end=\"727\" data-start=\"559\"><strong data-end=\"597\" data-start=\"562\">Understand Organizational Goals<\/strong>\n<ul data-end=\"727\" data-start=\"603\">\n<li data-end=\"642\" data-start=\"603\">Short-term and long-term objectives<\/li>\n<li data-end=\"682\" data-start=\"646\">Why data governance matters here<\/li>\n<li data-end=\"727\" data-start=\"686\">Align data initiatives to these goals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-end=\"884\" data-start=\"729\"><strong data-end=\"757\" data-start=\"732\">Meet Key Stakeholders<\/strong>\n<ul data-end=\"884\" data-start=\"763\">\n<li data-end=\"840\" data-start=\"763\">Schedule introductory sessions with business sponsors, IT leads, analysts<\/li>\n<li data-end=\"884\" data-start=\"844\">Ask about their main data challenges<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-end=\"1075\" data-start=\"886\"><strong data-end=\"924\" data-start=\"889\">Map High-Level Information Flow<\/strong>\n<ul data-end=\"1075\" data-start=\"930\">\n<li data-end=\"1014\" data-start=\"930\">Data acquisition \u2192 storage \u2192 processing \u2192 dissemination (\u2192 archival\/destruction)<\/li>\n<li data-end=\"1075\" data-start=\"1018\">Create a simple diagram or list of major data sources<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-end=\"1260\" data-start=\"1077\"><strong data-end=\"1120\" data-start=\"1080\">Inventory Data Sources &amp; Pain Points<\/strong>\n<ul data-end=\"1260\" data-start=\"1126\">\n<li data-end=\"1183\" data-start=\"1126\">Identify 1 to 3 priority data sets or 1 data domain for initial profiling<\/li>\n<li data-end=\"1260\" data-start=\"1187\">Note recurring issues (inaccuracy, poor documentation, access delays)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-end=\"1434\" data-start=\"1262\"><strong data-end=\"1296\" data-start=\"1265\">Discover Existing Artifacts<\/strong>\n<ul data-end=\"1434\" data-start=\"1302\">\n<li data-end=\"1377\" data-start=\"1302\">Locate any business rules, definitions, standards, policies, procedures<\/li>\n<li data-end=\"1434\" data-start=\"1381\">Note what documentation exists and where gaps are<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 data-end=\"1507\" data-start=\"1441\">2. First 60 Days: <strong data-end=\"1505\" data-start=\"1462\">Establish Framework &amp; Governance Bodies<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 data-end=\"1524\" data-start=\"1508\">Objectives<\/h3>\n<ul data-end=\"1636\" data-start=\"1525\">\n<li data-end=\"1588\" data-start=\"1525\">Build the foundational structures for a sustainable program<\/li>\n<li data-end=\"1636\" data-start=\"1589\">Define roles, scope, and initial priorities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-end=\"1655\" data-start=\"1638\">Key Actions<\/h3>\n<ol data-end=\"2558\" data-start=\"1656\">\n<li data-end=\"1802\" data-start=\"1656\"><strong data-end=\"1686\" data-start=\"1659\">Develop Program Charter<\/strong>\n<ul data-end=\"1802\" data-start=\"1692\">\n<li data-end=\"1747\" data-start=\"1692\">Mission, vision, scope (e.g. first-year activities)<\/li>\n<li data-end=\"1802\" data-start=\"1751\">Draft a business case (if not already approved)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-end=\"1934\" data-start=\"1804\"><strong data-end=\"1846\" data-start=\"1807\">Form Governance Council \/ Committee<\/strong>\n<ul data-end=\"1934\" data-start=\"1852\">\n<li data-end=\"1887\" data-start=\"1852\">Create Terms of Reference (TOR)<\/li>\n<li data-end=\"1934\" data-start=\"1891\">Define meeting cadence, decision rights<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-end=\"2074\" data-start=\"1936\"><strong data-end=\"1974\" data-start=\"1939\">Identify &amp; Engage Data Stewards<\/strong>\n<ul data-end=\"2074\" data-start=\"1980\">\n<li data-end=\"2030\" data-start=\"1980\">Map subject-matter experts in each data domain<\/li>\n<li data-end=\"2074\" data-start=\"2034\">Clarify stewardship responsibilities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-end=\"2239\" data-start=\"2076\"><strong data-end=\"2122\" data-start=\"2079\">Adopt or Adapt an Operational Framework<\/strong>\n<ul data-end=\"2239\" data-start=\"2128\">\n<li data-end=\"2199\" data-start=\"2128\">Choose a model (e.g., DAMA, DCAM) to structure policies &amp; processes<\/li>\n<li data-end=\"2239\" data-start=\"2203\">Socialize framework with Council<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-end=\"2394\" data-start=\"2241\"><strong data-end=\"2270\" data-start=\"2244\">Set Initial Priorities<\/strong>\n<ul data-end=\"2394\" data-start=\"2276\">\n<li data-end=\"2352\" data-start=\"2276\">Recommend 1-2 key data domains or datasets based on impact &amp; pain points<\/li>\n<li data-end=\"2394\" data-start=\"2356\">Obtain Council\u2019s official sign-off<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-end=\"2558\" data-start=\"2396\"><strong data-end=\"2424\" data-start=\"2399\">Assess Resource Needs<\/strong>\n<ul data-end=\"2558\" data-start=\"2430\">\n<li data-end=\"2473\" data-start=\"2430\">Staffing: additional analysts, stewards<\/li>\n<li data-end=\"2527\" data-start=\"2477\">Tools: metadata catalog, data-quality software<\/li>\n<li data-end=\"2558\" data-start=\"2531\">Budget &amp; time estimates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 data-end=\"2632\" data-start=\"2565\">3. First 90 Days: <strong data-end=\"2630\" data-start=\"2586\">Improve &amp; Demonstrate Impact<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 data-end=\"2649\" data-start=\"2633\">Objectives<\/h3>\n<ul data-end=\"2781\" data-start=\"2650\">\n<li data-end=\"2705\" data-start=\"2650\">Deliver a tangible improvement that showcases value<\/li>\n<li data-end=\"2781\" data-start=\"2706\">Secure ongoing buy-in through change management and clear communication<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-end=\"2800\" data-start=\"2783\">Key Actions<\/h3>\n<ol data-end=\"3790\" data-start=\"2801\">\n<li data-end=\"2970\" data-start=\"2801\"><strong data-end=\"2837\" data-start=\"2804\">Launch Change Management Plan<\/strong>\n<ul data-end=\"2970\" data-start=\"2843\">\n<li data-end=\"2908\" data-start=\"2843\">Identify stakeholders, communication channels, training needs<\/li>\n<li data-end=\"2970\" data-start=\"2912\">Prepare for process shifts (treating data as an asset)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-end=\"3100\" data-start=\"2972\"><strong data-end=\"3014\" data-start=\"2975\">Assign Data Ownership &amp; Stewardship<\/strong>\n<ul data-end=\"3100\" data-start=\"3020\">\n<li data-end=\"3067\" data-start=\"3020\">Formalize owners for the priority domain(s)<\/li>\n<li data-end=\"3100\" data-start=\"3071\">Document responsibilities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-end=\"3285\" data-start=\"3102\"><strong data-end=\"3149\" data-start=\"3105\">Define Standards &amp; Baseline Data Quality<\/strong>\n<ul data-end=\"3285\" data-start=\"3155\">\n<li data-end=\"3227\" data-start=\"3155\">Draft or refine business rules, definitions, data-quality thresholds<\/li>\n<li data-end=\"3285\" data-start=\"3231\">Measure current data-quality metrics as a baseline<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-end=\"3452\" data-start=\"3287\"><strong data-end=\"3338\" data-start=\"3290\">Perform Root-Cause Analysis &amp; Build Controls<\/strong>\n<ul data-end=\"3452\" data-start=\"3344\">\n<li data-end=\"3383\" data-start=\"3344\">Investigate top data-quality issues<\/li>\n<li data-end=\"3452\" data-start=\"3387\">Implement processes or automated checks to prevent recurrence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-end=\"3619\" data-start=\"3454\"><strong data-end=\"3493\" data-start=\"3457\">Develop &amp; Track Improvement Plan<\/strong>\n<ul data-end=\"3619\" data-start=\"3499\">\n<li data-end=\"3561\" data-start=\"3499\">Set targets, timelines, and metrics for ongoing monitoring<\/li>\n<li data-end=\"3619\" data-start=\"3565\">Use dashboards or scorecards to visualize progress<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-end=\"3790\" data-start=\"3621\"><strong data-end=\"3661\" data-start=\"3624\">Report Results &amp; Solicit Feedback<\/strong>\n<ul data-end=\"3790\" data-start=\"3667\">\n<li data-end=\"3739\" data-start=\"3667\">Present findings, improvements, and next steps to sponsors &amp; Council<\/li>\n<li data-end=\"3790\" data-start=\"3743\">Gather stakeholder input to refine approach<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 data-end=\"3818\" data-start=\"3797\">4. Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul data-end=\"4267\" data-start=\"3819\">\n<li data-end=\"3910\" data-start=\"3819\"><strong data-end=\"3847\" data-start=\"3821\">Assess before you act:<\/strong> Invest time early on learning the environment and challenges<\/li>\n<li data-end=\"3998\" data-start=\"3911\"><strong data-end=\"3935\" data-start=\"3913\">Structure matters:<\/strong> A clear charter, Council, and stewardship model are critical<\/li>\n<li data-end=\"4094\" data-start=\"3999\"><strong data-end=\"4031\" data-start=\"4001\">Change management is core:<\/strong> Governing data requires guiding people through new processes<\/li>\n<li data-end=\"4183\" data-start=\"4095\"><strong data-end=\"4118\" data-start=\"4097\">Show value early:<\/strong> One high-impact improvement builds credibility for future work<\/li>\n<li data-end=\"4267\" data-start=\"4184\"><strong data-end=\"4215\" data-start=\"4186\">Continuous communication:<\/strong> Keep stakeholders informed and engaged 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