White papers · Governance dimension

Accountability & Ownership

Clear decision rights and ownership for data — who is responsible, with the authority and executive sponsorship to enforce it.

White papers on Accountability & Ownership

Why Data Governance Programs Fail

Why good programs stall on adoption — and how to make yours stick.

Choosing a Data Governance Operating Framework

DMAIC, DAMA-DMBOK, OGSP, CMM — what each is for, and how to combine them.

Templates

Put it into practice

The Data Governance Starter Kit includes ready-to-adapt templates for Accountability & Ownership.

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Where do you stand on Accountability & Ownership?

Accountability & Ownership is one of the nine dimensions scored by the free Data Governance Maturity Survey. In minutes you'll see your gaps and a prioritized path forward in a tailored report.