Data Governance Sprint: Kick-Start Governance in Just Weeks [English spoken]

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.