Non-Invasive Data Governance

Non-Invasive Data Governance (NIDG) is the least threatening and most effective approach to implementing a formal data governance program. NIDG is practiced by organizations of all sizes in all industries around the world with a tremendous level of success. The core tenet of NIDG is that organizations already have a level of governance taking place although their present actions are informal and often inefficient and ineffective. NIDG focuses on formalizing governance by taking advantage of existing levels of accountability while addressing the requirements of the organization to govern their data.

There are three approaches to data governance. The command-and-control approach is the most invasive and directs people to govern data by assigning people responsibility that immediately feels over-and-above existing job responsibilities. The traditional approach is to deliver a formal program and hope that people identify with, and gravitate toward, the appropriate actions required to govern data. The non-invasive approach focuses on recognizing the present responsibilities people have with data and providing the tools and techniques necessary for people to improve the ways they govern the data.

Best Practice Assessment

An Assessment and Critical Analysis is often the first item requested by our clients. The assessment focuses on the definition of Non-Invasive Data Governance™ Best Practices, review of present data governance and data management practices and results in a full report that states what can be leveraged, where there is opportunity to improve, the gap between present practices and best practice, the risk associated with the gap, and a series of recommended actions for you to take.

Roles & Responsibilities

An Operating Model of Roles & Responsibilities details specific data governance roles and accountabilities at the operational, tactical, strategic, executive, support, and administrative levels. The role details include who should participate in the role, the expectation of time and commitment, and a detailed list of responsibilities necessary to implement, administer, and support the Non-Invasive Data Governance™ Program.

Communications Planning

A Communications & Awareness Plan describes the audiences for Non-Invasive Data Governance™ communications, the types of awareness programs to be developed, and the description of education materials and necessary content. A typical plan includes the description of orientation, onboarding, and ongoing communications materials and includes the massaging to provide, the tools and resources required to act on the plan, and the cadence of how often and to whom the communications should be provided.

Action Plan and Roadmap

The Roadmap & Action Plan maps directly to the assessment recommendations. This plan includes specific steps and an outline of the resources and time commitments that will be required to achieve Non-Invasive Data Governance™ best practice. The roadmap typically includes specific actionable streams, a notional timeline, development and proof of concept activities, administration activities, a technology infrastructure roadmap, and details of the steps to complete the actionable streams.

Non-Invasive Data Governance (NIDG) is the least threatening and most effective approach to implementing a formal data governance program. NIDG is practiced by organizations of all sizes in all industries around the world with a tremendous level of success. The core tenet of NIDG is that organizations already have a level of governance taking place although the present actions are informal and often inefficient and ineffective. NIDG focuses on formalizing governance by taking advantage of existing levels of accountability while addressing the requirements of the organization to govern their data.

There are three approaches to data governance. The command-and-control approach is the most invasive and directs people to govern data by assigning people responsibility that immediately feels over-and-above existing job responsibilities. The traditional approach is to deliver a formal program and hope that people are identified and gravitate toward the appropriate actions required to govern data. The non-invasive approach focuses on recognizing the present responsibilities people have with data and providing the tools and techniques necessary for people to improve the ways they govern the data.

Non-Invasive Data Governance (NIDG) is the least threatening and most effective approach to implementing a formal data governance program. NIDG is practiced by organizations of all sizes in all industries around the world with a tremendous level of success. The core tenet of NIDG is that organizations already have a level of governance taking place although the present actions are informal and often inefficient and ineffective. NIDG focuses on formalizing governance by taking advantage of existing levels of accountability while addressing the requirements of the organization to govern their data.

Non-Invasive Data Governance: The Path of Least Resistance and Greatest Success, is the industry’s top-selling book from Robert S. Seiner (Technics Publications). In the book, Mr. Seiner shares the steps that are necessary to follow the Non-Invasive Data Governance™ approach to formally apply discipline and accountability to the most important data for your organization.

Data-governance programs focus on authority and accountability for the management of data as a valued organizational asset. Data Governance should not be about command-and-control, yet at times could become invasive or threatening to the work, people, and culture of an organization. Non-Invasive Data Governance™ focuses on formalizing existing accountability for the management of data and improving formal communications, protection, and quality efforts through effective stewarding of data resources.

The book, Non-Invasive Data Governance provides you with a complete set of tools to help you deliver a successful data governance program.

Learn how:

Steward responsibilities can be identified and recognized, formalized, and engaged according to their existing responsibility rather than being assigned or handed to people as more work.
Governance of information can be applied to existing policies, standard operating procedures, practices, and methodologies, rather than being introduced or emphasized as new processes or methods.
Governance of information can support all data integration, risk management, business intelligence, and master data management activities rather than imposing inconsistent rigor to these initiatives.
A practical and non-threatening approach can be applied to governing information and promoting stewardship of data as a cross-organization asset.
Best practices and key concepts of this non-threatening approach can be communicated effectively to leverage strengths and address opportunities to improve.

This two day interactive live virtual course with Bob Seiner, of KIK Consulting & Educational Services (KIKconsulting.com) and The Data Administration Newsletter (TDAN.com), provides an alternative to the traditional and command-and-control approaches being used by many organizations. Seiner’s approach, Non-Invasive Data Governance, is practical and sensible and can be implemented by leveraging existing levels of governance already taking place in your organization.

Benefit from Seiner’s lengthy experience implementing successful Data Governance programs. Discover lessons learned from Seiner and other organizations through knowledge sharing with course attendees over an energetic two days. You won’t regret it.

Topics to be discussed include:

Day One

Defining the Key Terms, Purpose, Policy, and Best Approach for Your Data Governance Program
Applying the Recognized Non-Invasive Data Governance Framework
Sharing the Approach with Management and Convincing Stakeholders (What to say/Not to say)
Gaining Senior Leadership Support, Sponsorship, and Understanding
How to Assess Your Present State Against NIDG Best Practices
Building an Actionable Program Roadmap and Plan from Assessment Recommendations
Leveraging Business Glossaries, Data Dictionaries and Data Catalogs for Data Governance
Developing the Program Backbone – An Operating Model of Roles & Responsibilities

Day Two

Building a Data Governance Communications Plan
Assuring Metadata Governance and Understanding It’s Relationship to Data Governance
How to Build and Use Proven Data Governance Tools and Templates
Using Tools to Advance Your Data Governance Program
Selling Data Governance to Your Organization
Operationalizing Data Governance and Addressing Future Opportunities
Delivering a Successful and Measurable Program Pilot
Immediate Application of the Information Provided in this Course

In the Non-Invasive Data Governance Learning Plan, instructor Robert S. Seiner examines an alternative, non-threatening approach to implementing a successful Data Governance program. The series of seven courses highlights the tools, metrics, roles and responsibilities, stewardship model, communications plan components, and application of processes required for implementing this Non-Invasive Approach to Data Governance. If all seven courses are completed, a certificate of completion will be issued.

In the Non-Invasive Metadata Governance Learning Plan, instructor Robert S. Seiner focuses on implementing the governance of metadata following the Non-Invasive Data Governance™ approach. This series of five courses discusses why metadata is a critical component of a successful Data Governance program and improves the return on essential data-oriented investments like analytics, data protection, Data Quality, and Master Data Management (MDM). But it won’t govern itself. If all five courses are completed, a certificate of completion will be issued.

In the Business Glossaries, Data Dictionaries, and Data Catalogs Learning Plan, instructor Robert S. Seiner examines the definition, development, and delivery of these resources and their associated value within an organization. Each course will focus on the critical requirements, including the appropriate metadata, while getting businesspeople to understand and use these tools within their organization. As simple and clear as these tools may sound initially, the truth is much more multifaceted. Throughout this six-course Learning Plan, we evaluate not just what glossaries, dictionaries, and catalogs mean today, but how they are constantly evolving, and why they will require ongoing refinement for a long time to come. If all six courses are completed, a certificate of completion will be issued.