clarity. ownership. actual results

The Actual Group helps data-driven organizations build real data governance & management solutions, not just frameworks. We start where you are — and deliver what you can run with.

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Our Services

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data reality check

Clarity on where you stand and where to go next.
We start with a business-first discovery process to evaluate your current data governance posture, align stakeholders, and build a practical starting point. You'll walk away with a prioritized plan and the confidence to actually, move starting from where you are.

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governance that runs

Build governance you can run — not just document.
We help you define the roles, responsibilities, councils, and workflows that bring governance to life across your business units. It's more than a model — it’s how decisions get made.

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leadership, on demand

Bring in the leadership you need — without hiring full-time.
We step in as your interim Data Governance Lead or advisor, helping you manage governance, facilitate councils, and execute cross-functional change while you scale.

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Stakeholder Coaching

Get alignment across business, tech, and compliance.
We train, coach, and align stakeholders around governance principles, policy literacy, and decision-making frameworks. This is how you move from compliance theater to meaningful ownership that drives enablement.

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