Data Professional Introspective: The Data Management Education Program
In my work with the EDM Council’s Data Management Capability Assessment Model (DCAM) 3.0 development group, we are adding a…
data governance
Data Governance Gets a New Impetus
Data governance has often been met with furrowed brows among CIOs — sometimes seen as the broccoli of the IT…
All in the Data: A Steward in Need Is a Steward in Deed
You’ve probably heard the expression, “A friend in need is a friend indeed.” For this column, I am going to…
The Importance of Data Due Diligence
Acquiring an existing business can be an exceptional way to make your entrepreneurial dreams come to life — or even…
Creative Ways to Surf Your Data Using Virtual and Augmented Reality
Organizations often struggle with finding nuggets of information buried within their data to achieve their business goals. Technology sometimes comes…
Data Is Risky Business: The Opportunity Exists Between Keyboard and Chair
I’m doing some research work for a thing (more on that thing later in the column). My research has had…
Getting the BELT: Empowering Executive Leadership in Data Governance
The expression “Getting the Belt” has several meanings. This phrase most commonly refers to a form of corporal punishment where…
The Importance of a Federated Data Stewardship Approach
In the digital era, navigating the choppy waters of data governance poses a significant challenge for enterprises. On one end…
5 Best Practices for Data Management in the Cloud
Organizations manage data in the cloud through strategic planning and the implementation of best practices tailored to their specific needs.…
Documenting Critical Data Elements
Many Data Governance or Data Quality programs focus on “critical data elements,” but what are they and what are some…