Executives are busy people. Many are on board with data being important to success and they often readily sponsor data governance activities. They want to help their organization better use data safely, but they often have secret fears around data decision-making: 

• “I don't really understand this data thing. I was happier when IT handled it." 
• "I’m told cyber is important, but how does it relate to data governance? What's the difference anyway?"
• "I get corporate risk, but what is data risk?"
• "How do I prioritize funding all the data projects my people want done?"
• "I know there are data quality problems, but our people don't seem to be able to sort them. How can I help?"

We will explore how we can work with our executives so they confidently drive data governance.

Speaker: Tim Goswell

When it comes to risks and benefits with data, Tim takes your approach from reactive to proactive. He brings business and IT leads together to clarify data decision-making authority by creating the frameworks, processes, and policies you need for robust and tangible data governance. Tim’s approach goes beyond compliance to truly make the most of your data. This is informed by more than 25 years of experience driving transformation, technology, and data initiatives across business, government, defense, and education. Tim respects existing structures, people, and investments, evolving your approach rather than a ‘rip and replace’ mentality. Tim's industry contributions and achievements include:

• DAMA Australia, Canberra Branch Past President & President

• DAMA rep on Data Governance Special Interest Group (Australian Federal Government)

• CDMP Master

• DCAM certified

• TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Practitioner

• Agile Scrum-Master

• Prince2 Practitioner

• ITIL trained