Aim

To ensure that data governance is not a standalone initiative, but directly aligned with the organization’s strategic goals, transformation programs, and business priorities. This pillar focuses on creating top-down clarity and organisational commitment.

 

Why Align Matters in APEM

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• Foundation for Value Delivery
  Without alignment to strategy, data governance risks becoming a compliance exercise rather than a value driver. Align ensures governance decisions support real business outcomes.

• Executive Buy-in and Sponsorship
  Strategic alignment makes it easier to secure leadership support, funding, and cross-functional participation.

• Focus and Prioritisation
  When governance is aligned with business goals (e.g., digital transformation, sustainability, customer experience), it’s easier to identify the right data domains and use cases to prioritize.

• Scalable and Sustainable Model
  Alignment ensures governance structures evolve with the business—reducing friction, overlaps, and resistance.

 

What Align Looks Like in Practice

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• Governance roles linked to business value streams

• Participation in steering of transformation or ERP programs

• Shared understanding between data teams and leadership

• Common language between strategy, operations, and data management