THE ASK

How can we establish a clear, board-aligned data strategy that enables better decision-making across the organisation?

The organisation’s data landscape had evolved across different business functions, creating fragmented governance and unclear ownership. Inconsistent data quality was limiting the ability to use data effectively for enterprise decision-making. A coherent, board-aligned strategy didn’t exist, which made it difficult to establish clear priorities and accountability.

The board needed greater clarity on its data maturity level and how it could better harness its data to create a competitive advantage.

THE APPROACH

Creating a clear data governance model and practical roadmap for change

We conducted executive workshops with stakeholders across key business functions to understand the organisation’s data landscape, identify key challenges and align on strategic priorities.

We then defined an enterprise Data Governance Model, including data domains, ownership responsibilities and a supporting policy framework. This provided a clearer structure for accountability and decision-making across the organisation.

Building on this, we developed a phased, two-year roadmap, prioritising practical, no-regrets actions that could begin improving data governance and quality whilst establishing the foundations for longer-term transformation.

THE OUTCOME

Greater accountability and a clear path towards enterprise-wide data maturity

The work secured board-level alignment around the organisation’s enterprise data strategy and established clearer accountability for data ownership across the business.

The resulting two-year roadmap gave the organisation a prioritised path forward, balancing immediate improvements with longer-term strategic development. This provided a practical foundation for accelerating data maturity and enabling more consistent, effective use of data across the organisation.