All in the Data: The State of Data Governance in 2026
In 2026, data governance has stopped tiptoeing around the edges of organizational strategy and stepped directly into the spotlight, whether organizations are…
All in the Data: Brain Rot vs. Data Rot
Oxford University Press’ 2024 Word of the Year, “brain rot,” is both funny and frightening. It captures what happens when…
All in the Data: Where Good Data Comes From
Let’s start with a truth that too many people still overlook — not all data is good data. Just because…
All in the Data: Data Governance in the Not-for-Profit World
Data governance in the not-for-profit (NFP) world is a lot like organizing a community fundraiser — everyone agrees it’s a…
All in the Data: Too Soon for Q Governance?
Quantum computing, with its groundbreaking capabilities, is poised to redefine how organizations solve complex problems and innovate in ways previously…
All in the Data: A New Data Governance Season Is Here
As the new NFL season gets rolling, there’s a profound sense of anticipation in the air — the thrill of…
All in the Data: Take Data Vitamins to Improve Corporate Health
In today’s fast-paced business environment, data is often referred to as the lifeblood of an organization. Just as the human…
All in the Data: A Steward in Need Is a Steward in Deed
You’ve probably heard the expression, “A friend in need is a friend indeed.” For this column, I am going to…
All in the Data: The Search for Intelligent Life in Your Organization
An invisible, yet universal, force exists that is shaping the very fabric of data-driven decision-making, data practices, and operational data…
All in the Data: The TDAN.com Tradition
I have published The Data Administration Newsletter (TDAN.com) for a large portion of my professional life. Actually … a large…