Starting Data Governance from Scratch, Again
In our line of work, no two Governance models will ever be the same. Recently an opportunity presented itself that…
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Data Professional Introspective: Be a Savvy and Confident Data Steward
At conferences and in working with many organizations, I’ve often met individuals engaged in data governance – executives, stewards, owners,…
Don’t Do Data Governance If …
There’s a lot of talk about data governance today. But surprisingly, the number of organizations who “do data governance” is…
Business Glossaries and Metadata: Glossaries, Metadata & MDM
Over the last few months, a few companies have asked me a disturbing question: “Which project do you recommend we…
Data is Risky Business: What Business R U In?
Trust is the opposite of risk. Risk is the effect of uncertainty on objectives. Trust is the presence of certainty.…
Growing Importance of Data Democratization
Data is essential for organizations that are looking to maintain a competitive edge enabling them to pinpoint potentially profitable areas…
A Disciplined Agile Mindset for Data Management
There are very few organizations left these days that haven’t adopted agile and lean strategies within some – and very…
What Does Hidden Data Really Cost?
Let this sink in: annually, $3.1 trillion of U.S. GDP is lost because of poor quality data. It’s a staggering figure, one that Harvard…
Getting Big Data Right: A Checklist to Evaluate Your Environment
Anyone who has been awake for the past few years cannot but help to have noticed that there is a…
Implement Data Governance Using the Hammer or the Soft Cushion
Oh no! Not the soft cushion! Some people may recognize the use of the soft cushion as a torturous poking…