Data Governance Coaching

Practical guidance tailored to your organisation

Are you implementing data governance and wondering, ‘what do I do now?’

Data governance can bring many benefits to your organisation but it’s not easy. There’s no such a thing as a standard data governance framework, and data governance is not a one-off project.

Add to that the need to bring on board senior stakeholders, build a decent data glossary, and regularly explain that data governance and data policy are two separate things… and your head will start to spin.

There’s lots of advice available online and in books, but how do you take this huge quantity of sometimes conflicting theory and turn it into something practical?

That’s where I come in. There are few obstacles I haven't encountered in data governance and I've figured out a lot of solutions - some the hard way! Tell me your latest challenges and I will give you practical recommendations for what to do next, step by step.

Implement data governance successfully and get the data you need to succeed with Data Governance Coaching.

Discover how to implement data governance in a way that works for you

I will work with you over six months through a series of coaching calls to help you design and implement your Data Governance Framework successfully.

You will gain:

● A clear vision of what you are trying to achieve. You will be able to clearly say what data governance is about, and what the drivers are for your organisation so you know why you are doing this.

● A simple approach. You’ll have an achievable and explainable plan of action that you can confidently share with your stakeholders and encourage them to act on.

● Reassurance that you are doing the right things. You’ll get confirmation or validation of your approach and if appropriate I’ll introduce you to others in the same situation so you know you’re not alone.

Data Governance Coaching doesn’t just give you advice and a listening ear. It provides you with the skills and knowledge to design a Data Governance Framework that is right for your organisation and implement it successfully. It’s tailored to your needs.

How it works

Choose whether you want a package of six or ten hours of support over the six months.

 You can use the sessions to:

● Ask me questions about all aspects of data governance. Coaching calls are recorded for you to refer to afterwards.

● Have me attend key stakeholder meetings virtually to provide insight, or ask me to use a call to talk to your senior stakeholders

● Work on documents together

● Practice your presentations and use me as an awkward stakeholder

You can also ask me to use a ‘call’ to review documents so you don’t need to attend at all and can get on with other things.

I enable you to speed up the process, avoid the pitfalls, and develop a framework which works for your organisation. There is no one size fits all.

If you choose ten hours of support, you will be invited to access my online Data Training Governance course, which goes through the methodology I have developed for implementing data governance successfully. This will enable you to identify any gaps in knowledge. It will also enable you to use your coaching time to focus on the aspects of data governance which are specific to your organisation.

About The Data Governance Coach

For two decades I've helped organisations reduce costs and inefficiencies and remain competitive. I have developed The Six Principles of Data Governance through my many years of experience implementing data governances in organisations. I’ll give you an achievable and explainable plan of action you can share with your senior stakeholders, clarity on why your organisation is doing data governance and validate your approach.

I simplify data governance through clear language and stories which show people how it applies to them and their organisation. I promote best practice in everything I do and am regularly asked to speak about data governance, including at international conferences.

I was working for a major bank when I discovered data governance was what I wanted to specialise in. Having well understood, good quality data is the foundation of so many things. I found I could explain it in a way that meant not only was I excited by the possibilities it offered, but I could light up a room of other people who wanted to get to grips with it.

Since then, I’ve worked a lot in the financial sector, publishing, higher education, and the public sector. I've made it my mission to help as many people as possible be successful with data governance, including you. If you would like to download my coaching case study, then click here.

There are six principles that underpin all successful data governance initiatives

I’ll work with you to identify where you are and what the next step is for you.

Choose the level of support that’s best for you

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Coaching

Get regular support during your Data Governance Initiative.

One call a month for six months.

Calls are recorded for you to refer to afterwards.

Each call is one hour and you can bring team members along.

You can ask me to spend a call talking to stakeholders, attending a meeting with you, or reviewing documents to help you identify the drivers for data governance in your organisation, or help you implement your framework.

All six calls must be used within six months.

Bonus

My detailed Data Governance Checklist which will enable you to see at a glance what you have covered and what you need to implement.





Data Governance Coaching Plus

Most popular

Coaching Plus

For those who want a bit more support and flexibility:

Ten, one hour sessions (recorded for you to refer to afterwards). You have the flexibility to use the sessions as you wish over six months.  

For those who want a bit more support and flexibility.

A set of ten coaching sessions. You have the flexibility to use the sessions as you wish over six months. 

Calls are recorded for you to refer to afterwards.

Each call is one hour and you can bring team members along.

You can ask me to spend a call talking to stakeholders, attending a meeting with you, or reviewing documents to help you identify the drivers for data governance in your organisation, or help you implement your framework.

All ten calls must be used within six months.

Bonus

My detailed Data Governance Checklist which will enable you to see at a glance what you have covered and what you need to implement.

Bonus

One licence for my online Data Training Governance course

You can also choose to access expert guest coaching sessions as part of a coaching package or as a one off coaching session. These sessions cover topics like Data Catalogues, Data Quality, and Data Storytelling to help you deepen your knowledge of these areas.

3 steps to start getting to grips with data governance

Step 1

We’ll have a 30 minute Discovery Call to find out more about each other.

Step 2

You pay for your coaching package in full and book your first call.

Step 3

You decide what you want to cover in our first session so we can make the most of it.

Money back guarantee

If you aren’t happy at the end of the first coaching session your investment will be refunded.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Chief Data Officers, Heads of Data, Data Governance Managers or Data Leads at large organisations who want, or need, to implement Data Governance. You might have started and are finding it difficult, or you’re finding it difficult to get started.

  • Data governance takes a long time to do. It’s not a project, it’s a process, and as you can see from the Six Principles of Data Governance, it will evolve over time as you reap the benefits.

    Data Governance Coaching provides you with practical support and guidance as you work through this. You know you have a call lined up to talk about what’s happening if you get stuck.

  • Once a month if you choose my Coaching package with six calls, or as often as you wish if you opt for ten calls on Coaching Plus. For example, you could start with one call a week and progress to less frequent calls, or spread the calls across key individuals working on the programme.

  • You are welcome to invite your team members to join the calls or allow another team member to have the call instead of you.

  • This course simplifies the concepts you need to understand to design and implement a Data Governance Framework. It goes through:

    ● What data governance is, what it includes and what it doesn’t

    ● Its relationship with data quality

    ● Why you need a Data Strategy and how to go about creating one

    ● The constituent parts of a Data Governance Framework and how to design a Framework that will work for your organisation

    ● How to go about implementing your Data Governance Framework

    ● The skills you need to be successful

Get data that wins the game

  • Truly understand why your organisation is implementing data governance so you can bring stakeholders on board and drive the process forward.

  • Develop the skills and knowledge to design a Data Governance Framework that is right for your organisation. 

  • Know what activities to do, in what order and how to keep things simple so you don’t overwhelm colleagues, or tie yourself up in knots.

  • Set yourself up for success and get your Data Governance Framework rolled out so you see the fruits of your labours.

  • Know how to review your framework and keep your initiative relevant so you are providing the data your organisation needs.

Book your discovery call today and take your organisation to the next level with the data you need to win the game.