Unfortunately, Data Governance Coaching is not free. In fact, sometimes it can be quite the opposite… but there’s an easy answer to the question: ‘Why is Data Governance Coaching so expensive?’ Simply, it can add massive value to your organisation.

Not to mention, products and services that are “cheap” tend not to be cheap at all. They usually end up being very expensive because even though you thought you were getting a bargain you’ve just wasted your money and gained nothing from it.

It all depends on what you want to accomplish and the value you place on accomplishing it. Data Governance Coaching is no different.

If you want a Data Governance Coach with the skills, knowledge, and experience to help you achieve your business and data goals and give you all the tools you need to stay resilient and successful long after you’ve finished working with them, then you need to reframe your thinking – it’s an investment, not an expense.

If what they’re providing is the information, guidance and support that will get you where you want to go, that fee might initially seem expensive, but it isn’t really. It’s worth every penny.

Look at it this way… when you work with an effective, professional coach – someone who can add real value to you, your team and your business and help you realise your complete potential – you’re not just benefiting from the time you spend with them every week or month. You’re benefiting from all the knowledge they’ve accumulated over years of hard work and constant study.

But if you still need convincing here are my top four reasons to invest in Data Governance Coaching or training…

1.I know where you’re coming from because I’ve been there!

There’s lots of advice available online and in books, but how do you take this huge quantity of sometimes conflicting theory and turn it into something practical? You might have tried sharing some of this theory with your senior stakeholders, but you are struggling to articulate what it means to them and your organisation.

What’s more, if you fail to convince them to support your Data Governance initiative and you don’t start to actually deliver value, the Data Governance initiative will fail, and you will be blamed. I get it. I have been there. We can work through it together. By investing it coaching, you are benefiting from the mistakes I’ve made in the past – so you don’t have to make them!

2. Real solutions to your problems!

Training gives you the opportunity to share the challenges you are experiencing with your Data Governance initiative and get pragmatic solutions. You also get the opportunity to share knowledge and network with others in a similar situation.

It’s all about turning theory into practical actions and you will get the opportunity to ask detailed and specific questions about implementing Data Governance in your own organisation and receive advice on how to overcome the challenges you may be facing.

During training, you’ll have the opportunity to share your questions and experiences to find the right approaches to resolve your Data Governance dilemmas, too.

3. You’ll gain confidence in your own Data Governance Initiative

It’s one thing thinking or hoping you’re doing the right thing - it’s another to know it! And to have the confidence to sell it to senior stakeholders.

There is no such thing as a standard approach to Data Governance but there are some clear steps that everyone needs to follow to gain senior stakeholder buy-in and to design a framework that is right for them.

Over 20 years of designing and implementing Data Governance Frameworks I have developed a practical approach that takes you through all the steps needed to be able to successfully design and implement a Data Governance Framework that is right for your organisation.

4. Data Governance can feel lonely - let’s network!

Attending a Data Governance course or Mastermind Day gives you the opportunity to meet other people who are in the same position as you and will be able to connect and workshop ideas beyond the course.

It’s a great opportunity to feel a little less alone in this big data governance world - especially if you’re brand new to it or the only person in your organisation whose remit it is.

You can find out more about my upcoming Live Online Data Governance Training and Clinic here and also my upcoming 1 Day Data Governance Mastermind Workshop here.

I hope that was helpful and don't forget if you have any questions you’d like covered in future videos or blogs please email me - questions@nicolaaskham.com.

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