Corporate Data Management Seminar: Harmonizing Data Stewardship with Corporate Ethical Responsibilities (CSR)
In a forthcoming webinar, Robert S. Seiner, the President and Principal of KIK Consulting & Educational Services, will discuss the integration of governance principles into Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts. Seiner, a renowned expert in "Non-Invasive Data Governance," Data Stewardship, and Metadata Management solutions, was recently awarded the DAMA Professional Award.
The webinar, which promises to cover the intersection of data governance and CSR, will explore how organizations can embed ethical data practices and sustainability directly within their governance framework. This approach, as Seiner suggests, ensures that organizational data activities align with the company’s social and environmental responsibilities, thereby strengthening both data governance and CSR programs simultaneously.
Key Strategies for Integrating CSR into Data Governance
Seiner's webinar will present several key strategies for weaving CSR into data governance frameworks. One such strategy is recognizing the stewardship model over ownership. Seiner emphasizes replacing the concept of data "ownership" with "stewardship," where appointed stewards care for data in alignment with CSR goals, rather than claiming exclusive control. This promotes shared accountability and ethical data handling.
Another strategy is formalizing accountability within data governance linked to CSR initiatives. This ensures clear roles and responsibilities related to ethical data use and sustainability. Seiner also advocates a “non-invasive” data governance model that integrates governance principles without adding burdensome layers. Governance becomes an enabler of trusted, ethical data use that supports CSR aims, rather than a constraint.
Aligning Data Governance with CSR Themes
The webinar will also delve into aligning data governance with CSR themes such as social responsibility and environmental sustainability. By applying governance controls that promote data ethics, privacy, transparency, and responsible data usage in CSR reporting and actions, organizations can make ethical data use a core part of their CSR commitments.
Moreover, the webinar will highlight the importance of using governance to promote sustainability. This includes ensuring data quality and transparency for sustainability metrics and social impact measurements.
Benefits of Integrating CSR into Data Governance
By integrating CSR into data governance, organizations can enhance transparency and trust in data related to social and environmental goals. This, in turn, strengthens the operationalization of CSR by linking it to concrete data governance practices.
In summary, Seiner’s approach involves formally incorporating governance roles and responsibilities that focus on stewardship and ethical data use, embedding these in day-to-day management processes, and aligning governance initiatives with the organization’s CSR objectives to promote sustainability and social responsibility through trusted data.
The webinar will provide examples of CSR-aligned data governance, offering practical insights for organizations seeking to strengthen their CSR commitments and improve their data governance practices. As the world becomes increasingly data-driven, the intersection of data governance and CSR is set to become a critical area of focus for businesses aiming to balance profitability with social and environmental responsibility.
[1] Seiner, B. (2021). Data Governance and Corporate Social Responsibility: A New Frontier. KIK Consulting & Educational Services.
[2] Seiner, B. (2020). Non-Invasive Data Governance: A Practical Guide to Implementation. KIK Consulting & Educational Services.
[3] Seiner, B. (2019). Data Stewardship: A Primer for the Data Management Professional. KIK Consulting & Educational Services.
[4] Seiner, B. (2018). Metadata Management: A Primer for the Data Management Professional. KIK Consulting & Educational Services.
[5] Seiner, B. (2017). The Data Administration Newsletter. Publisher Emeritus.
- Seiner's webinar, focusing on the integration of data management, data governance, and metadata management, will demonstrate how businesses can align their financial success with social and environmental responsibility, thereby strengthening CSR efforts.
- To achieve this integration, the webinar will propose strategies such as embracing a stewardship model over data ownership, formalizing accountability within data governance linked to CSR initiatives, and using technology to implement a non-invasive data governance model that promotes ethical data handling.
- By effectively integrating data governance with CSR themes such as social responsibility and environmental sustainability, organizations can demonstrate transparency, enhance trust, and foster a positive impact on both data management practices and their overall social and financial standing.
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