Who are Data Stewards and Why are They Important for Your Business?

NYC area information governance expert answers the question "who are data stewards and why are they important for your business," including key benefits and skills to look for—in a new article from eMazzanti Technologies

HOBOKEN, N.J., June 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- eMazzanti Technologies, a NYC area information governance expert, has published an informative new article highlighting the role of the data steward in enhancing the value of critical digital assets.

The author first places the data steward in the context of effective data governance, giving examples to illustrate their pivotal role. He goes on to outline the data steward's main responsibilities and offer guidance on how to use this position to greatest effect.

"Data stewards not only protect and manage data, but they also help the company navigate a complex data landscape and leverage data for strategic advantage," explained Greg Smith, Vice President of Services Delivery at eGovernance.

Below are a few excerpts from the article, "Who are Data Stewards and Why are They Important for Your Business?."

Data Stewardship Puts Data Governance into Practice

"Data stewardship plays a pivotal role in effective data governance, translating policies into practice. A data governance framework includes the policies and guidelines for data handling, quality, and security. Data stewards have responsibility for ensuring the implementation and enforcement of these policies."

Responsibilities of a Data Steward

"Stewards balance strict data security standards with making sure that authorized users can find and use data. This involves building a data inventory, maintaining data lineage, managing metadata, and so forth."

Businesses May Have Multiple Data Stewards

"The organization may assign separate data stewards to work with specific types of data, such as customer data. They may also assign stewards according to business function, such as sales or R&D. Alternatively, a data steward may have responsibility for one or more IT systems, such as email."

Skills to Look for in a Data Steward

"Because data stewards cover both technical and culture-focused activities, they need a balance of various types of skills. Without a doubt, the job requires technical skills, including data modeling, databases, and database management systems. And in fact, data stewards often report up through IT."

Explore Key Benefits of Data Stewards

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