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Data Governance For Dummies

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In Data Governance For Dummies by Jonathan Reichental, readers are guided through the essential concepts and practices of managing data effectively within an organisation. The book offers insights into establishing data governance policies, ensuring compliance, and improving the overall quality and security of data. It serves as a practical guide for businesses and IT professionals to enhance data management and utilise it as a strategic asset.
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You might enjoy this book if you are keen on understanding how to effectively manage and protect your organisation's data. It offers practical insights for those who want to implement robust data governance frameworks, making it ideal for professionals in IT and business sectors aiming to enhance data quality and compliance.

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How to build and maintain strong data organisations—the Dummies way

Data Governance For Dummies offers an accessible first step for decision-makers into understanding how data governance works and how to apply it to an organisation in a way that improves results and doesn't disrupt. Prepare your organisation to handle the data explosion (if you know, you know) and learn how to manage this valuable asset. Take full control of your organisation’s data with all the information and how-tos you need. This book walks you through making accurate data readily available and maintaining it in a secure environment. It serves as your step-by-step guide to extracting every ounce of value from your data.

  • Identify the impact and value of data in your business
  • Design governance programmes that fit your organisation
  • Discover and adopt tools that measure performance and need
  • Address data needs and build a more data-centric business culture

This is the perfect handbook for professionals in the world of data analysis and business intelligence, plus the people who interact with data on a daily basis. And, as always, Dummies explains things in terms anyone can understand, making it easy to learn everything you need to know.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781119906773

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 December 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: For Dummies

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 188.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 386g

Pages: 288

About the Author

Jonathan Reichental, PhD, is a technologist, author, and professor. Along with his expertise in data governance, he also focuses on areas such as digital transformation, the fourth industrial revolution, the future of cities, and blockchain technologies. He is author of Smart Cities For Dummies and creator of the popular Learning Data Governance course, published by LinkedIn Learning.

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