Education and facilitating open dialogue are critical components in breaking down barriers. Leadership needs a forum to express concerns, ask questions, & share assumptions without fear of judgment. Hosting workshops tailored to leadership, focusing on the “why,” can spark these conversations. Leadership often views data governance (DG) as an operational expense rather than a strategic asset. To counter this, it’s important to illustrate how DG contributes directly to the organization’s goals. Delivering quick wins can also help shift perceptions. When I’ve faced misconceptions about DG in organizations, my strategy has been to combine education, empathy, and results, balancing technical insight with strategic relevance to gain their trust.

Misconceptions about data governance can lead to underinvestment, bottlenecks and missed opportunities. Educating executives about modern platforms and best practices ensures alignment with business goals ... Demonstrate the business impact: Use real-world examples to show how integrated governance improves decision-making, compliance and operational efficiency. Showcase modern governance solutions: Highlight platforms with built-in policies, history tracking and access controls to simplify governance and reduce manual effort. Encourage professional training: Recommend certifications such as DAMA's CDMP to deepen leaders' understanding and commitment to effective governance.

lead by example, show in stead of talking. Tangible evidence , data talk by them self. the value of Data Governance has to be seen not told

Nas minhas experiências, percebi que, além de vender as estratégias de governança de dados, é crucial entregar no pacote, o impacto da má gestão de dados. Apresentar exemplos concretos de como a falta de governança leva a perdas financeiras, riscos de compliance e perda de oportunidades de negócio gera maior atenção da alta gestão. Outro ponto importante é manter a alta gestão com participação ativa no processo estratégico de implementação de governança de dados, assim ele conseguirão compreender melhor os desafios e se tornam mais propensos a defender a iniciativa. Acredito que, ao combinar essas ações, podemos desmistificar a governança de dados e transformá-la em uma prioridade estratégica para a organização.

Éduquer avec des chiffres, ouvrir le dialogue via des ateliers, et aligner la gouvernance sur les objectifs business : trois leviers pour engager vos dirigeants et accélérer vos projets data-driven.