You're a new manager and your team is underperforming. How can you turn things around?
You're a new manager and your team is underperforming. How can you turn things around? Data governance is a crucial skill for any organization that relies on data to make decisions, improve processes, and deliver value. But it's not easy to manage a data governance team, especially if you're new to the role and face challenges such as low morale, poor communication, and lack of alignment. Here are some tips to help you boost your team's performance and foster a culture of data quality, trust, and collaboration.
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Faraz Ali KhanWorkForce Management l Operations Support l Stakeholder Management l Capacity Planing l Real Time Management l CX l…
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Aeron Zentner DBADean of Institutional Effectiveness: Research, Analytics, Accessibility, Accreditation, Planning, & Grants
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Wilmer Ponce de Leon Florindez| Data Governance | Data Analyst | Power BI | Agile | Innovación |
The first step to improve your team's performance is to understand the root causes of the problem. You need to gather feedback from your team members, stakeholders, and customers to identify the gaps, issues, and opportunities in your data governance strategy, processes, and tools. You also need to evaluate your team's skills, roles, and responsibilities, and see if they match the expectations and goals of your data governance program. You can use surveys, interviews, focus groups, or data audits to collect and analyze this information.
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Faraz Ali Khan
WorkForce Management l Operations Support l Stakeholder Management l Capacity Planing l Real Time Management l CX l Business Management l Project Management l
Consistent Mentoring & Feedback, Motivating employees for their initiatives, performance reviews should be more frequent, and career development plans for the employees to grow. Communication should be clear and goals should be set inline with Org objectives and values. Employees should be rewarded frequently to keep them motivated and a precise business plan should be shared with them so that they know what they are working towards.
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Wilmer Ponce de Leon Florindez
| Data Governance | Data Analyst | Power BI | Agile | Innovación |
Primero lo primero, es evaluar que está pasando a nivel de equipo, entender el problema , luego ir con cada uno de ellos y escuchar su punto de vista y que los aqueja, a partir de ahí se puede ofrecer alternativas y dar solución al problema que presentan
Once you have a clear picture of the current state of your data governance team, you need to define where you want to go and how you will get there. You need to set clear and realistic goals for your team that align with the business objectives, data quality standards, and stakeholder needs. You also need to communicate these goals to your team and ensure that they understand the value and impact of their work. You can use SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound) criteria to formulate and track your goals.
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Aeron Zentner DBA
Dean of Institutional Effectiveness: Research, Analytics, Accessibility, Accreditation, Planning, & Grants
Goal development should not be done by one person, but be a collective effort by the team as this can draw connection through inclusion. Participation in the goal development process can support a sense of responsibility from each individual. In addition to establishing goals, providing and agreeing upon an operational framework or pathway to achieve the goals is essential when guiding teams. Establishing expectations and a sense of accountability to each of the actions associated with the operational framework can help provide clarity to each individual role within the project or plan. This requires openness, transparency, and trust among the group, in order to work in a cohesive manner.
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Wilmer Ponce de Leon Florindez
| Data Governance | Data Analyst | Power BI | Agile | Innovación |
Para que el equipo esté motivado es importante que se sientan valorados y que su trabajo importa, por ello es importante hacerlos sentir dueños de los proyectos que surjan y las iniciativas que ellos tengan, que sienten que tienen esa responsabilidad y son sus objetivos y metas a cumplir para el éxito del negocio y el éxito personal
As a new manager, you need to establish your leadership style and build trust and rapport with your team. You need to provide guidance and support to your team members, especially if they are struggling with new or complex tasks, or facing resistance or conflicts from other parties. You need to coach them on how to apply best practices, use data governance tools, and handle data issues. You also need to empower them to make decisions, solve problems, and innovate within the data governance framework.
Data governance is a team effort that requires collaboration and communication across different functions, departments, and levels. You need to foster a culture of collaboration and communication within your team and with other stakeholders. You need to encourage your team to share ideas, feedback, and insights, and to leverage each other's strengths and expertise. You also need to facilitate regular meetings, updates, and reports to keep everyone informed, engaged, and aligned on the data governance activities and outcomes.
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Wilmer Ponce de Leon Florindez
| Data Governance | Data Analyst | Power BI | Agile | Innovación |
Somos un equipo de trabajo, por lo tanto el éxito de uno es el éxito de todos (y viceversa también). Todos debemos entender que somos un solo sistema y que cada pieza ayuda a cumplir los objetivos trazados, entender esto ayudará a que exista la colaboración entre todos.
One of the best ways to motivate and retain your data governance team is to recognize and reward their achievements. You need to acknowledge their efforts, contributions, and results, and show appreciation for their work. You also need to provide them with opportunities for growth, learning, and development, and help them advance their careers. You can use various methods to recognize and reward your team, such as feedback, praise, incentives, bonuses, promotions, or training.
By following these tips, you can turn your underperforming data governance team into a high-performing one. You can improve your team's morale, productivity, and quality, and enhance your data governance capabilities and outcomes. You can also establish yourself as a competent and credible manager, and earn the respect and trust of your team and stakeholders.
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Shantanu Rastogi
Associate Director - Strategy| KPMG Lighthouse| Data Management & Governance| CDMC| NDMO| DAMA| DCAM| MBA| Ex-Accenture Strategy|Data-led transformation| Helping enterprises build their data led transformation strategy
-Asses the situation -capture the gap areas -understand the internal and external factors -analyse the impact these gaps are making on data management journey -define remediation plan and corrective actions -prioritise the initiatives and define next steps -continuously monitor and boost confidence of your team
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