The document discusses a business-first approach to data governance, highlighting the challenges organizations face in implementing effective data governance programs, including low awareness among data users and high failure rates of governance initiatives. It emphasizes the importance of aligning data governance with business goals to drive value and outlines various strategies for improving data quality and user productivity through targeted governance efforts. Additionally, the document presents specific metrics and examples illustrating the potential ROI and operational efficiencies gained from a well-structured data governance approach.