Assignment: Mastering Data Governance Artifacts and Tools
As we wrap up our exploration of Data Governance artifacts, tools, and critical success factors, it’s time to put your knowledge to the test. This assignment is designed to help you apply what you’ve learned and demonstrate your understanding of the key concepts covered during Week 7.
Question 1: Artifacts in Action
Scenario: Imagine you are a Data Governance consultant hired by a mid-sized retail company. The company is struggling with data inconsistencies across different departments, leading to challenges in reporting and decision-making.
Task:
a. Identify and briefly describe three Data Governance artifacts that you would recommend implementing to address these challenges.
b. Explain how each artifact would contribute to improving data consistency and support better decision-making within the company.
Question 2: Tool Time
Scenario: The same retail company mentioned above is currently managing all their data using spreadsheets. They are open to adopting new tools to enhance their Data Governance practices.
Task:
a. Recommend a specific Data Governance or Data Quality tool that could help the company manage their data more effectively. Provide a brief description of the tool and its key features.
b. Explain how implementing this tool could lead to improved data quality and governance within the company.
Question 3: Success Factors and Challenges
Scenario: As the company embarks on its Data Governance journey, they are keen to understand the critical success factors and potential challenges they might face.
Task:
a. Identify and explain two critical success factors that are essential for the success of the company’s Data Governance initiative.
b. Discuss one potential challenge the company might encounter during the implementation of their Data Governance program and propose a strategy to overcome this challenge.
Submission Guidelines
Your responses should be concise, clear, and well-structured.
Ensure that your answers are based on the content covered during Week 7, and provide references to specific lessons or resources when applicable.
