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governance

After 15 years of helping organizations better manage their data, I share my field experience. No theory - just practical insights.

Why this blog?

Data governance is often presented in a theoretical and technical way. This blog starts from concrete problems - the ones you experience daily - and offers solutions based on the CQSEV framework.

Each article covers the 3 components: governance (the rules), management (the field), and transformation (automated systems).

Each article is written to be understood by everyone - from the CEO to the clerk. Technical terms are always explained using everyday analogies.

Articles

Data Quality DAMA-DMBOK Practical guide

Data Quality: Why 60% of Projects Fail

Data is everywhere. But if it's not reliable, it might as well be nowhere. This guide explains the real definition of quality, the 8 dimensions to measure, and where to start - no jargon.

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Oleg Chitic

· 12 min

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Governance Beginner Analogy

What is Data Governance? The Library Analogy

Data governance sounds complicated. In reality, it's as simple as properly organizing a library. The basics explained without jargon, the 4 essential tools, and the 5 questions to ask yourself.

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Oleg Chitic

· 7 min

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Governance Guide Law 25

Data Governance: Complete Guide 2026

Data governance is no longer a luxury. With Law 25, GDPR, and AI, it's a legal obligation. This guide covers the fundamentals, key roles, 7 mistakes to avoid, and a pragmatic 5-step method - all explained simply.

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Oleg Chitic

· 12 min

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Governance Management Transformation

Govern, Manage, Transform: Why Your Data Needs All Three

70% of data initiatives fail. Not because of technology. The rules are written but no one applies them. Here is how to connect the three components to make your data reliable - with concrete analogies.

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Oleg Chitic

· 8 min

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Upcoming articles

Concrete topics, explained simply, to help you better govern your data.

Law 25: practical guide for your business Data quality: 5 signs your data is lying to you Data dictionary: why and how to create one How to start governance in an SME
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Data Governance Data Management Data Transformation Data Quality Data Security CQSEV Framework DAMA-DMBOK Law 25 Data Steward Data Dictionary Data Catalog Governance Registers

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