When You Wish Upon a Star Schema
If there was ever a time when I was uncertain about the future of data, it’s now. I am not…
Data Quality News, Articles, & Education
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Protect Your Data with Data Governance
There are many reasons why organizations design, develop, and deliver Data Governance Programs. Typical reasons include improving data quality, improving analytical…
Data is Risky Business: Ethics at the Core of a Data-Driven World
There is a famous Dilbert cartoon from a few years ago in which Dogbert provides Dilbert’s company with advice on…
Business Glossaries and Metadata: Using the Glossary to Drive Your Quality Strategy
I have recently received many challenging questions about how to use Data Governance processes, technology, and the Business Glossary to…
Make an Impact: Data Team Building
Welcome to my refreshed TDAN.com column! We decided to align the title, Make an Impact, more closely with other Data…
Is Your Senior Leadership Losing Interest?
An interesting topic came up in conversations I had with organizations twice this week. The topic was about “Senior Leadership…
The Value of Clean Customer Data
We all understand the importance of data. Since the inception of Big Data in the 90s through its breakthrough—via the…
DAMA International Community Corner: Enterprise Data World 2018
By the time you read this, the Enterprise Data World (EDW) 2018 conference will have come and gone and all…
A Lesson for Data Pros – Agility is for Everyone
Over the years, I’ve learned that for agile teams to succeed, everyone – from team members to those who interact…
Is a Lack of Data Governance Cancerous?
Often individuals in an organization believe that they don’t have to think about Data Governance (DG) during the implementation stage…