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Building the Business Case & Vision

Securing executive buy-in for data governance by articulating a clear vision, value narrative and return on investment.

Code: HBG1 Track: Operating Model Length: 1 hour (other formats available) Level: Foundation
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Overview

Many data governance initiatives fail before they start, not because governance is unnecessary, but because the case for change is poorly articulated. Leaders hear “governance” and think cost, control or complexity, rather than value, enablement and risk reduction.

This session focuses on how to build a compelling business case and vision for data governance that resonates with executives and sponsors. It reframes governance as a strategic enabler linked directly to business outcomes, regulatory confidence and operational efficiency, aligned to Gate 1: Business Outcomes in the 8-Gate Framework.

Who it is for

  • Executives sponsoring data, digital or AI programmes.
  • Heads of Data, CDOs and governance leads seeking funding or mandate.
  • Transformation leaders building enterprise-wide change cases.
  • Risk, compliance and assurance leaders involved in data initiatives.

What you will learn

  • How to position data governance as a business enabler, not overhead.
  • The common value drivers for governance across different industries.
  • How to link governance investment to tangible outcomes and risk reduction.
  • How to articulate a clear governance vision that leaders can align behind.
  • How to avoid common pitfalls in governance business cases.
  • How governance connects to Gate 1: Business Outcomes and executive priorities.

Agenda

  • Why governance business cases fail.
  • Reframing governance in business language.
  • Identifying value drivers: efficiency, quality, risk and trust.
  • Quantifying benefits and articulating ROI.
  • Defining a clear governance vision and mission.
  • Aligning the case to executive concerns and incentives.
  • Examples of effective governance business cases.
  • Q&A and discussion.

Delivery and format

Delivered as a 1 hour interactive virtual session. Can be extended into a working session to draft or refine a governance business case and vision for your organisation.

  • Format: Live virtual or on site.
  • Group size: Up to 25 participants recommended.
  • Optional: Follow-up hands-on RCA workshop.

Next steps

This course is commonly paired with: HBG2 · Designing the Operating Model, HBG3 · The DG Roadmap & Prioritisation and DG1 · Data Governance Fundamentals