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…
Data Management Articles
Data Management Articles
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…
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…
2020 AI Predictions
2019 was a major year for AI— from innovations in design and ethical advancements to the increased demand for AI…
Data Breaches are Pervasive and Costly
Unless you’ve been living in a cave somewhere, you’ve certainly heard news about stolen and hacked data, commonly referred to…
One Data Governance for All
There is … but one … Data Governance. I know that some people will disagree with me. Maybe you are…
Strategies High-Performing Brands Use to Communicate Data
My firm has worked with the top performing brands in the world; we looked at a cross section of thousands…