Data Professional Introspective: Data Architecture and the Role of Business
The phrase “data architecture” often has different connotations across an organization depending on where their job role is. For instance, most of my …
Agile vs. Lean Project Management
The perfect project management style has yet to be discovered. For the curious project owner, exploring all the different project management methodologies is …
Artificial Intelligence Hope – Reinvent the ‘Broken’ Physician-Patient Relationship
The physician job has become less and less focused on patients, and more and more preoccupied with the administrative and data-entry tasks that require …
How BI Saves Lives and Money
Business intelligence has two main applications: gathering information and discovering patterns. When applied to healthcare, it allows providers to collect and …
Data Dictionary vs. Business Glossary
Enterprises today are focused on ensuring robust data governance, and are exploring different tools and approaches to support their efforts. Some organizations …
The Book Look: Navigating the Labyrinth – Exec Guide to Data Management
The Data Management Body of Knowledge (DMBOK2) is the most comprehensive and objective book on data management. Comparable to what the PMBOK does for project …
Automating Bureaucracy
Bureaucracy was known to be the plague of the USSR, but has recently become a heavy burden for private companies. New regulations such as Sarbanes-Oxley, …
Common Data Modeling Mistakes and Their Impact
Although data modeling has been around for over 30 years, it ranks among the top areas from which database application problems arise. Moreover, the severity …
Practical Points from the DGPO: What Data Governance Is and Is Not
If you are just starting out and feel overwhelmed by all the various definitions, explanations, and interpretations of data governance, don’t be alarmed. …
Essential Tips for Lean Startups
Lean startups aren’t easy to run. They require a massive amount of time, energy, and dedication. Blood, sweat, and tears alone won’t cut it – lean …