Data Governance – The Army Way
I conducted this interview with Brigadier Richard Nugee of the British Army a few years back. The interview took place…
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Practical Points from the DGPO: Who’s Who in Data Governance
How should the data governance organization be structured? What are the roles needed? Who should ultimately be responsible for data…
Guidelines for Becoming a Data Steward
I am often asked, “How do we figure out who the Data Stewards are in our organization?”. I commonly tell people that “Everybody…
Death by Spreadsheet
I suppose most of us have heard the phrase “death by PowerPoint,” referring to those occasions when the burping, animated clip…
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…
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,…
The Book Look: All About DMBOK2
It’s rare, but it happens – a book alters the way we see our world. Years ago, for example, I…
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.…