Central Time CT
Prerequisite: None
Theresa Ancick, CBIP
Data Governance Strategist/Consultant
Accura Business Services, LLC
Theresa Ancick is a globally recognized data governance strategist with over 25 years of experience transforming organizational data capabilities. Her expertise spans data pipeline development, product strategy, and governance implementation across diverse industries. Known for her practical, results-driven approach, Theresa specializes in creating sustainable data governance roadmaps that deliver measurable ROI while reshaping organizational culture around data quality and stewardship.
This is part of an optional week-long series.
Take all the courses to earn a certificate, or attend this individual course.
Many companies struggle to drive the organizational shifts in their data culture that are required for effective governance. Data governance is often seen as new requirements that impede progress and make “busy work.” In this course, Theresa Ancick will provide tried and tested methods that will transform your organization’s teams into change agents that are enthusiastic about working in a governed environment.
You Will Learn
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Reframe data governance, transforming the perception from compliance burden to strategic business enabler
- Articulate data value, clearly explaining what "data as an asset" means in practical, measurable terms
- Define personal impact, understanding individual roles and how a governed environment creates value for their specific work
- Drive tool adoption, generating enthusiasm for governance tools including business glossaries, data catalogs, and lineage mapping
- Inspire participation by developing skills to motivate colleagues and build momentum for governance initiatives
- Make business glossaries, data catalogs, and lineage tools indispensable
- Demonstrate immediate value and time-saving benefits
- Create workflows that naturally incorporate governance practices
- Overcome resistance and adoption barriers
Geared To
- Data stewards and governance professionals
- IT leaders implementing governance programs
- Business analysts and data professionals
- Change management professionals
- Anyone responsible for driving data culture transformation