Data is Risky Business: Business of Data and Book of Five Rings
The background to this column is simple. A few weeks ago, Len Silverston and I wound up discussing the application…
Data Columns
The Data-Centric Revolution: Data-Centric vs. Centralization
We just finished a conversation with a client who was justifiably proud of having centralized what had previously been a…
Data Management 20/20: Anatomy of a Business Glossary Definition
The business glossary is simple in concept, but it can be a challenge to structure, define and maintain shared business…
Zen and the Art of Data Maintenance: What’s the Truth About the Environment?
What is the truth regarding environmental issues and how much is made up? Will our human race, as we know…
Tales & Tips from the Trenches: Data Catalogs are a Landmark
451 Research begins its paper on the “unstoppable rise of the Data Catalog” with the following: Could the data catalog…
DAMA International Community Corner: August 2020 Update
Each update includes announcements and news from DAMA International and Local Chapter members! Welcome to DAMA Corner, a source of information…
All in the Data: The Data Will Not Govern Itself
There is a direct relationship between the value your organization gets from its data, the trust your organization has in…
Data Professional Introspective: EDM Education – Part 1 Why, What & Who
In my previous TDAN.com column, “Piloting the Plane – EDM Program and Project Management,” I explored perspectives, structures, cultures, approaches…
The Book Look: New Book on the Data Catalog
About a week ago, I was teaching a data modeling class, and an attendee asked me to explain the concept…
Practical Points from the DGPO: Celebrating Data Governance Success
Three companies from across the globe were recognized for their award-winning Data Governance programs. Over the years, many companies have…