In this dynamic 45-minute technical talk, we delve beyond overviews, offering concrete solutions for new data stewards to maximize their impact in a data governance program. Discover actionable strategies to navigate risk reduction, ensure data security, and safeguard privacy. Uncover the keys to achieving regulatory compliance, driving substantial data quality improvements, and mastering metadata management for enhanced transparency. Explore how to streamline development projects, reduce cycles, and elevate project outcomes with practical efficiency techniques. Learn the nuances of extending governance practices to external partners for effective vendor management.

As a former new data steward, I'll share my firsthand experience, providing insights into the challenges and victories in steering a successful data governance initiative. Join to gain not just guidelines, but tangible solutions that will empower you in making a significant impact as a data steward from day one.

• Actionable strategies for impactful data governance
• Concrete solutions for risk reduction and compliance
• Practical efficiency techniques for streamlined projects
• Insights into vendor management for external partnerships
• Firsthand experience shared for real-world application

Speaker: Cher Fox

Cher Fox is a true data geek that's been solving the data puzzle for over 35 years. As the President and Founder of Fox Consulting, she advises organizations to proactively define and optimize their processes, and enhance quality standards, to resolve their most painful data insight issues.  Her decades of deep practitioner experience, in data, analytics, and business intelligence, specializes in crafting and executing strategic analytics roadmaps for global companies dealing with complex financial data solutions. Additionally, Cher guides senior leaders on confidently leveraging their existing software assets to overcome their technology challenges, facilitating better experiences in making data-driven business decisions while also resulting in significant time and cost savings on maintenance and support.  She has spoken at 20 international conferences and events, and is known for championing process excellence, empowering organizations to embrace change, and unlocking the full potential of their data assets. Cher also serves as the VP of Marketing for the DAMA Rocky Mountain Chapter.