Beyond Policies: Data Governance That Works
Issued 6 November 2026
Course aims
To help attendees understand how effective Data Governance enables trusted decisions, clear accountability, better data quality, and practical business outcomes beyond compliance.
Key skills
• Applying risk-based thinking to data decisions
• Identifying and addressing data governance challenges
• Building confidence in data-driven and AI-enabled decision-making
Learning outcomes
Having completed this session, you will be equipped with the knowledge and practical understanding of how Data Governance creates real business value beyond policies, frameworks and documentation. You will explore how effective governance enables trusted decision-making through clear accountability, risk-based controls and data quality management. The session will demonstrate why governance is ultimately about improving outcomes, changing behaviours and enabling confident use of data, particularly in an increasingly AI-driven world.
Delivered in partnership with
M&G
About Women in Data®
Women in Data® plays a key role in driving for more accurate representation wherever data is being gathered and analysed. We provide the platform that allows professionals at all levels to share their knowledge and experience, while working alongside businesses to help them embrace and develop the enormous advantages generated by diversity.
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