First San Francisco Partners’ How to Create a Data Governance Business Case template is a practical guide for creating a clear and compelling document you can use in your organization. It’s based on our almost two decades of data consulting experience, including a large engagement with a multinational pharmaceutical company.
This downloadable PDF is a fillable form, allowing you to easily input your organization’s information directly into the template.
We suggest you include these four sections in your data governance business case:
- Opportunity/Problem Statement
- Initiative/Solution Description
- Required Resources
- Anticipated Value
Our template also lists business case best practices to drive support of your data governance initiative.
- Identify Your Business Case’s Audience
- Remove Jargon
- Be Concise
- Be Clear
Data Governance Business Case Template
A business case can be effective whether you’re initiating a new data governance program or revitalizing an existing one. FSFP’s template is designed to help you articulate the value of data governance, no matter where you are in that journey — or your industry type or company size.
For more detailed information on this topic, read Principal Consultant Becky Lyons’ article on FSFP’s blog, How to Write a Business Case for Data Governance.
Download the free data governance business case template to start building a compelling business case that drives meaningful change in your organization’s approach to data governance.