Data Stewards Coordination and Oversight Discussion

Data stewardship is the management and oversight of an organization’s data assets to help provide business users with high-quality data that is easily accessible in a consistent manner.

While data governance generally focuses on high-level policies and procedures, data stewardship focuses on tactical coordination and implementation. A data steward is responsible for carrying out data usage and security policies as determined through enterprise data governance initiatives, acting as a liaison between the IT department and the business side of an organization. The role requires a range of both technical and business-oriented skills, including programming and data modeling, as well as acumen in domains such as data warehousing and storage concepts and enterprise strategy. Strong communication and collaboration skills are also prized in data stewards.

Make a list of all the different types of data stewards and discuss their role in organizations with examples [minimally 4 examples].

Which data stewards do you interact with on a regular basis in your work setting? What is the scope of your relationship?