Data Management
“The beginning of wisdom is the definition of terms.”
“The beginning of wisdom is the definition of terms.”
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This factsheet describes knowledge about Management Reviews in a nutshell. The Management Review is highlighted from different angles in a structured way.
Management review is a review with regards to the data quality management system by top management.
Management Review is not a topic in DAMA DMBOK, but it is related to data governance.
The term 'management review' refers to both the review process and the meeting in which the process takes place.
Purposes of management reviews are:
Inputs to the management review are:
Phase | Activity |
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Plan | * Prepare inputs. |
* Plan data. | |
Do | * Conduct meeting. |
* Approve proposals. | |
* Agree on actions. | |
* Create minutes. | |
* Publish minutes | |
Check | * Monitor actions. |
* Audit the procedure | |
* Evaluate the procedure | |
Act | * Change procedure |
Outputs of the management review are:
Characteristics and requirement of a Management Review are:
Characteristic | Requirement |
---|---|
Periodicity | The management review is held periodically. At least annualy. |
Completeness of the input | All inputs are adressed. |
Completeness of the output | All outputs are adressed. |
Relationships with other elements are: Management review is an element of the DQMS. Management review evaluates the effectiveness of all elements of the DQMS.
Question: Should a management review be held in a specific meeting? Answer: No, a management review can be part of a regular board meeting, but should be documented explicitly (separate minutes for example).
Question: Who should receive the minutes of the meeting? Answer: All action holders should be informed about the actions to be taken.
Question: Is a management review obligatory? Answer: It depends. A management review is obligatory if the organization wants to be certified for ISO 9001. Moreover, a management review makes management responsible for the DQMS, increases support within the organisation and legitimacy of the DQMS. It is a proper element of a management system. So, it is highly recommended.
Management review explained [ISO 9001:2015]. (2021). ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 Quality Management Templates. https://www.iso-9001-checklist.co.uk/9.3-management-review-eur.htm
(n.d.). ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 Quality Management Templates. https://www.iso-9001-checklist.co.uk/download/control-of-management-reviews-procedure-sample.pdf
ISO 9000:2015. Quality Management Systems – Requirements.
ISO 9001:2015. Quality Management Systems – Fundamentals and vocabulary.