The firm strategy is the data strategy – find out more with Iron Carrot

Data is becoming an increasingly essential part of any business strategy in today’s digital age. It is the key to competitive advantage and can significantly impact a firm’s growth and success.

Top five tips for writing a business case for data governance with Iron Carrot

When you sit down to write your business case for data governance, you will be thinking about the drivers for data governance and the benefits for the firm.

Ten common reasons law firm need data governance according to Iron Carrot

Over the last five years, Iron Carrot has had the privilege of helping many law firms with their data governance journey. Every firm has its own challenges, but I have observed some common themes that make the business case for data governance that much stronger.

What did we learn about law firm data in 2023? Find out more with Iron Carrot

Data in one form or another has been talked about in law firms for a long time. But last year, a lot of data-related topics seemed to crystallise into vast thematic areas that firms were actively thinking about. These topics appeared in the press a lot and often came up in our client conversations.

Building a strong data governance foundation with Iron Carrot: a roadmap for law firms

Data governance is becoming increasingly critical for law firms as they deal with a vast amount of sensitive information daily. It is essential to ensure that sensitive information is appropriately managed and protected as firms increasingly seek to use their data in new and innovative ways.

Discover the five simple rules for getting law firm taxonomies right with Iron Carrot

It’s not unusual for law firms to identify that it’s hard for users to find the information they need, especially when searching cross-functionally. They conclude that it would be better if everyone used the same language (a taxonomy) – or if there was some way to link all the different vocabularies (an ontology).

What are law firms’ three biggest mistakes when implementing data governance frameworks? Find out with Iron Carrot

Iron Carrot has worked alongside several law firms to help them develop and implement their data governance frameworks and roadmaps. We have seen some common errors and misapprehensions that we’ve helped them address.

What is data lifecycle management, and why do you need it? Find this out with Iron Carrot

Data lifecycle management (DLM) is an approach to managing data from its creation (or capture) at data entry, where and how it is used until it is finally destroyed. The data lifecycle is separated into stages and moves through them as it completes different tasks or meets specific requirements or criteria.

Iron Carrot looks at how to review a law firm data governance capability

In this case study, I will share the process we recently implemented at one of our law firm clients looking to identify gaps and opportunities in their data governance activities.

How to create a data governance communications plan, by Iron Carrot

Every data governance centre of excellence should create a communication plan to support its data governance foundation roadmap, data strategy, and business-as-usual activities.