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66 CHAPTER 6 Scope and initiation

2. If the DG team is part of an EIM effort, then they should proceed with whatever staff they are
offered, and then build in additional time for training and team building. They either will get
the extra time or will have a solid case for getting other people assigned.
Remember that this rollout team is not permanent. They will be able to go back to their prior duties.
Sample Output
The sample DG deplyent plan in Appendix 1 is representative of this activity.
Tips for Success
If the team is not getting any additional resources, then the DG effort is poorly formed. We worked
with a client who assigned one person to stand up DG in an organization with over 500,000 employees
on three continents. The DG organization was designed and laid out in a vacuum, so when it was
eventually presented for implementation, not much happened.
The deployment team should include some experience in data management and data quality. They
will have the skills to recognize data issues. Business subject matter experts (SMEs) and someone with
a good knowledge of the applications portfolio are also valuable.
You do not need hordes of people to stand up DG. Even the large company mentioned earlier only
needed four to six FTEs to get it right eventually. The key is having a powerful steering body or
sponsor.
Activity: Approve Scope and Constraints

This set of tasks will present the desired team to leadership and get the support to move forward. The
steering body has to acknowledge the team’s commitment to their day-to-day work areas. They then
need to publicly voice support so there are no resources pulled back.
Activity Summary Table

Objective Obtain approval of the DG team and deployment scope,
approach, and schedule.
Purpose Establish that DG has true, realistic support to move
forward.
Inputs DG plan, team structure, scope
Tasks 1. Review scope with proposed steering body.
2. Adjust based on feedback.
3. Develop final statement of DG scope.
Techniques 1. Presentation
2. Selling
3. Facilitation
Tools Word, PowerPoint, and similar
Outputs 1. Proposed DG scope
2. Feedback adjustments
3. Final DG scope statement
Outcome Approval to proceed within a well-defined scope
FIGURE 6-9
Activity Summary Table.