Data Quality with Teeth: The Role of the Data Steward

Data stewardship is getting a lot of attention in both IT and business circles; some companies have already institutionalized the role. Data stewards are often the new go-to resources for all things data, which can be as much of a problem as a solution. In some cases, expectations for data stewardship are still fuzzy risking the marginalization—or worse, decommissioning—of a critical enterprise resource.

This seminar will discuss the success metrics for effective (and sustained!) data stewardship, examining why data quality efforts mandate data-specific expertise. In this presentation you will learn the five discrete models for data stewardship, exploring how factors such as company culture, business process refinement, and even acknowledged systems of record can play a role in informing what stewardship looks like in an organization.

Additionally, attendees will hear the data stewardship rules-of-engagement, offering ideas about how various approaches to data governance and data quality initiatives can inform the right model for data stewardship and position the role for success.