Taking the Data Blinders Off
Business has a fundamental problem with data quality. In some places it’s merely painful, in others it’s nearly catastrophic. Why…
Data Articles
Stop Companies From Harvesting Your Data
In 2018, it was discovered that Cambridge Analytica had harvested the data of at least 87 million Facebook users without…
Why Disciplined Agile?
This article explores why you should consider adopting the Disciplined Agile (DA) toolkit from several points of view: Why Should…
Recognizing and Treating “Tableitis”
Tableitis (tay-bul-eye’-tus) is a widespread condition suffered by professional data modelers, commonly called “TABLE THINK.” This condition was first recognized…
Complicated vs Complex Problems
Not that long ago our information needs seemed much simpler. If we wanted to make a phone call, we had…
The Antidote is Facts – Facts Require Data
Back in 2017, I wrote an article titled There are No Facts … Without Data. It is time to revisit…
Toward Data Governance’s 4th Era
It was the best of times. It was the worst of times. Has there ever been a time where more…
Requirements for Data Governance
Recording requirements for success is an important first step toward demonstrating the value of a Data Governance program. Practitioners know…
Making CRISP-DM Work for Embedded Analytics
Embedded analytics is key for companies aiming to become data driven. Gartner defines embedded analytics as “a digital workplace capability…
Metadata is Like Body Language
The Nonverbal Dilemma Nonverbal communication is composed of body gestures and vocal inflections. The words you speak are a small…