Data Governance for Law Firms
Data Governance for Law Firms
Articles about Data Governance
Data lifecycle management (DLM) is an approach to managing data from its creation (or capture) at data entry, where and how it is used until it is finally destroyed. The data lifecycle is separated into stages and moves through them as it …
In this case study, I will share the process we recently implemented at one of our law firm clients looking to identify gaps and opportunities in their data governance activities. This case study typifies the key steps, deliverables, and obstacles …
What is a Data Strategy? Data strategy is a document which reinforces and advances the firm’s overall business strategy. It should refer to the processes, technologies, people, and data you use to operate and improve your firm. A data strategy …
Introduction In this case study, I will share the process we recently implemented for one of our law firm clients looking to build on their Law Firm Foundation Data Governance Roadmap by creating their next Data Strategy. The background The …
What is a communications plan? A communications plan is a tool that provides a way to structure communication and engagement planning to: Who needs to create a communications plan? Every data governance centre of excellence should create a communication plan …
Finding the right person to be a successful Data Governance Lead within your firm needn’t be a difficult or daunting task. In this article, I show you how to pick someone who will help lead your Data Governance initiative to …
What is a gap analysis? A gap analysis assesses the differences between an organisation’s actual and expected (or desired) performance. The term “gap” refers to the space between “where you are” – the present state, and “where you want to …
This is an interesting and challenging question which frequently comes up in conversations with senior law firm stakeholders. The reason for the question is sound. These stakeholders have become aware that data (whatever that means to them) isn’t working for …
The space between roadmap creation and execution Roadmaps are the output of a strategic planning process. Execution is getting on and doing it. The less talked about but critically important step is what happens in between these two stages. Starting …
Introduction One of the Law Firms we worked with to develop a Data Governance Roadmap was in a great position to deliver it because we had helped them identify a data governance lead from the internal stakeholders we interviewed. All …