Data Governance Sprint: Kick-Start Governance in Just Weeks

Are your data governance efforts stuck in endless debate cycles or only looks good on paper, with little to show for it? The Data Governance Sprint™ is a proven, accelerated method to establish practical data governance foundations in just five weeks. This session introduces a structured, workshop-based approach that moves beyond theory and delivers tangible outcomes: clear roles, a business glossary, an operating model, and early wins that build momentum. Designed for data leaders and practitioners, this methodology helps you overcome alignment struggles, engage stakeholders, and demonstrate measurable progress—fast.

• Understand why governance initiatives often fail—from lack of momentum to disengaged stakeholders—and how a sprint approach addresses these barriers
• Explore the 5-week Data Governance Sprint™ structure—a time-boxed, repeatable method to design, build, and validate core governance components
• Learn practical facilitation techniques to turn unproductive meetings into high-impact workshops that align business and IT around shared goals
• Prototype and test minimum viable governance deliverables such as a business glossary, lightweight operating model, and data stewardship roles
• See real-world applications and lessons learned from organizations that applied the sprint to accelerate adoption, avoid pitfalls, and sustain change
• Leave with an actionable roadmap for launching or rebooting a governance initiative in your own organization, showing quick wins while laying a foundation for long-term success.