BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//hacksw/handcal//NONSGML v1.0//EN
METHOD:PUBLISH
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260514T071134Z
DESCRIPTION:Click for Latest Location Information: http://edw2021.dataversi
 ty.net/sessionPop.cfm?confid=133&proposalid=12627\nThis discussion proposes
  to change the makeup of a data governance group from project managers
  to individuals with data analysis capabilities and subject matter expertis
 e – individuals that can answer questions about the data. Most d
 ata governance groups are heavy on project managers. This is a ty
 pical implementation, as the group's activities are heavily based 
 on dealing with adoption and changes to organizations and process
 es. However, there is less convincing necessary today, as data governance i
 s no longer an option. With non-optionality, the objectives and goals 
 of data governance should adjust, and that means rethinking the a
 pproach.\nA HelpDesk is focused on helping, and a HelpDesk does n
 ot mandate or control. As such, data governance should be more focused on h
 elping. Data consumers need a place to answer and address any data iss
 ues. Addressing these needs in a consistent way promotes quality and consis
 tency in usage of data: Trust the business to know what to ask. Patter
 n the resolutions to turn inquiries into governance-in-action. Ultimat
 ely, the goal of any support organization should be on helping run and grow
  the business, not limiting and mandating potentially non-value-added activ
 ities.\nThe following is recommended to set up a Data Governance HelpDesk:&
 nbsp;\n\n
 Acquire access to data: This includes a Book of Record systems, interf
 aces, reporting, staging, and data consumption repositories. Unless yo
 u can query the data, there is no point in talking about definitions or&nbs
 p;requirements. This means that you will need more analysts on the team and
  budget to implement reporting platforms to help address the questions
 .\n
 Keep an eye on lineage: Unless you know where the data is, where it is comi
 ng from, where it is going, and how it is consumed, there is no point 
 in talking about an issue. Ask the right questions to contextualize the iss
 ue. A HelpDesk model can help train the analysts or SMEs to address the iss
 ues in a consistent way.\n
 Allow for contextual definitions: As we all know, there is no single defini
 tion that can be used by all lines of business and functional groups. We ha
 ve great advances in text-mining capabilities today. We are not limited to 
 creating just one definition for a concept. Technology allows us to handle 
 many for similar ideas. Build a model to pattern search definitions.\n\n
DTSTART:20210421T134000
SUMMARY:Data Governance HelpDesk
DTEND:20210421T142959
LOCATION: See Description
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR