Governing by Enabling: A Strategic Approach to Data Governance for Executives

The article discusses a strategic approach to data governance for executives called "governing by enabling." It advocates shifting from a traditional restrictive governance model to an enabling approach that empowers employees with secure access to data and tools for innovation and productivity.

Specifically, the article covers:

• The shift from restricting data access to enabling access while embedding controls behind the scenes
• A step-by-step guide for governing by enabling:
  1. Shifting the organizational mindset
  2. Deploying the right tools like AWS Glue
  3. Implementing integrated, user-centric controls with AI/ML
  4. Clarifying governance policies, not mechanics
• Overcoming resistance to change from security teams, managers, and tenured employees
• Applying the "governing by enabling" principles beyond data governance
• AWS Data Exchange as a real-world example of governing by enabling
• Conclusion: Lead the way by balancing safeguarding with user-centricity to drive innovation