Data Governance Framework for Mid-Market Companies: Where to Start Without a Data Team
Mid-market companies between 100 and 2,000 employees face a specific data governance problem: the standard enterprise frameworks assume a Chief Data Officer, a governance committee, and dedicated data stewards that most organizations at this size simply do not have. This post outlines a minimum viable governance model — built around data owners, a definitions register, and quality rules — that can be implemented in 90 days without a dedicated data team, along with three quick-win audits that demonstrate measurable ROI before the programme scales.