Rapid maturity assessment
A two-to-four-week diagnostic benchmarked against DAMA-DMBOK, with a heat map and prioritised quick wins.
ADV · Consulting Services
Senior data leadership, when you need it
From a two-week maturity diagnostic to interim CDO cover and multi-year programme delivery, we provide experienced data leadership on terms that fit your stage and budget.
The challenge
Data leaders are asked to transform capability while running the day job, often with thin teams and shifting regulatory expectations.
- No objective baseline to justify investment or prioritise effort.
- Strategies that read well but lack a costed, sequenced roadmap.
- Programmes that drift without disciplined governance and benefits management.
- Gaps in leadership during recruitment or restructuring that put commitments at risk.
What we deliver
Consulting Services
Strategy and roadmap
A data strategy tied to business goals, with a costed, sequenced roadmap and business case.
PRINCE2 programme management
Programme governance, planning, risk and benefits management delivered by PRINCE2 Practitioner-qualified leads.
Interim data leadership
Interim CDO, head of data governance or data quality lead roles, covering gaps and building the permanent team.
Architecture Review Board support
Data governance representation on your ARB, with standards and review criteria for data design decisions.
Retained advisory
A standing advisory relationship for CDOs: monthly sessions, document review and access to specialist practitioners.
Outcomes you can measure
Outcomes you can measure
2 weeks
to an evidence-based maturity baseline and prioritised quick wins
1 roadmap
costed and sequenced, approved by the executive committee
Day 1
interim leaders productive with a 30-60-90 day plan
Related case study · Illustrative engagement
Rationalising data policy across a public body
41%
fewer policy documents
Twenty-seven overlapping data policies were consolidated into a clear hierarchy mapped to national data protection law, with a costed three-year roadmap.
Read the case studyFAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does a rapid data maturity assessment involve?
Structured interviews, artefact review and a short survey, scored against DAMA-DMBOK knowledge areas. In two to four weeks you receive a baseline, heat map, benchmark and prioritised recommendations.
Do you provide interim Chief Data Officers?
Yes. We place experienced interim CDOs and heads of governance for three to twelve months, typically during recruitment, restructuring or a regulatory remediation.
Why PRINCE2 for data programmes?
PRINCE2 gives data programmes disciplined stage gates, clear roles and benefits management — which helps when funding depends on demonstrating progress to sceptical stakeholders.
What is retained advisory?
A fixed monthly arrangement that gives a data leader a senior sounding board, document reviews and on-demand access to specialists without a full engagement.
Do you work outside the UK?
Yes. We work with clients worldwide, with particular depth in the UK, Europe, Africa and the Middle East, and deliver remotely or on site as required.
Discuss your priorities with a practitioner
A 45-minute working session, no sales deck. You will leave with at least three actionable recommendations.
Book a consultation Email us: info@crestqa.co