Technical Metadata Tool Requirements
Organizations that are implementing data management and/or data governance programs look to the software tools of the trade as an…
The Digital Transformer – Agile is Killing the Center of Excellence
This column started off with a bang. Last time, I chose the title “Is Agile killing EA?” and while there…
The Business of Data – Make Your Data Management Project a Peacock
I have a lot of admiration for the peacock. At its core, it’s an average-looking, skinny little bird. But that’s…
Is the “Data Asset” Really Different?
I recently presented a seminar at an event called “Data, the Vital Organisational Enabler” Information is at the Heart of ALL…
Just What is Data Quality?
Data Quality (DQ) continues to be an area that many data professionals pay lip service to, but are often unable…
Ask the Data Governance Coach – What is the Difference Between Policies and Standards?
This question is one that I have been asked quite a few times recently, and has led to some interesting…
DAMA International Community Corner – What is New at DAMA International?
Since we last caught up, DAMAI has been somewhat busy. Thank goodness we have a strong board of dedicated individuals…
Ten Years of Data Quality Lessons
I have been fortunate to spend a majority of my career- over 22 years- as a data quality professional. I…
It’s All in the Data – A Day in the Life
Woke up. Fell out of bed. Dragged a comb across my head. You know the rest … The alarm rings…
Data Professional Introspective – Evolving the Business Tribe: Centrality of the Business Glossary
Many years ago, when CASE tools were touted as the solution to everything, ERwin was just hitting the market, and…