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…
Data Columns
Data Professional Introspective: Demystifying Data Culture
The term “data culture” is frequently used to describe a normative view about how an organization functions (or more precisely,…
The Data-Centric Revolution: Best Practices and Schools of Ontology Design
I was recently asked to present “Enterprise Ontology Design and Implementation Best Practices” to a group of motivated ontologists and…
Data Is Risky Business: Turning Abstract Ethics into Practical Practices
This quarter’s column draws on my keynote for DAMA Calgary’s contribution to DAMA Days Canada last month, which in turn…
Through the Looking Glass: The Unique Identifier of the Rose
I recently taught an online class on BCBS 239: Effective Risk Data Aggregation and Reporting for Risk.net. Preparing the course…
Data Speaks for Itself: Data Love and Data Limerence
Now that “data” is finally having its day, data topics are blooming like jonquils in March. Data management, data governance,…
Eyes on Data: The Right Foundation for Trusted Data and Analytics
Trust. Trust is defined as the assured reliance or belief on the character, ability, strength, or truth of someone or…
The Art of Lean Governance: Walking the Data Factory
The concept of “walking the data factory” drew a great deal of interest during our recent DGPO webinar on data…
A Step Ahead: Categories – Boon or Bane?
Do you love or hate organizing papers and objects in your home? For those that hate it, why do you…
Crossing the Data Divide: Framework for Selling Data Initiatives
Deja Vu All Over Again Something interesting has been happening to me over the last few months that I’ve not…