Thoughts on the DAMA DMBoK
Many years ago, I contributed material on Database Development and Database Operations Management to the first edition of DAMA International’s…
data management
Principles of Data Value Delivery
I recently published on this site a document I call the “Manifesto for Data Value Delivery” (aka, the “Data Value…
Eyes on Data: Best Practices and Excellence in Data Management Matter More Than Ever
In our increasingly digital economy, data is the oxygen that powers transformation, fuels artificial intelligence, drives regulatory compliance, and sharpens…
Embracing “Data Town Plans” as a Bridge Between the Business and IT (Part 1)
Imagine building a new city without a “town plan,” yet some people build information technology (IT) solutions without the data…
The Impact of Eco-Friendly Innovations on Data Management
Behind every byte is a network of servers and storage systems consuming energy, producing heat, and generating more carbon emissions.…
The Book Look: Marketing Intelligence Volume 1 — Building the Foundation
Marketing has come a long way from catchy jingles and billboard campaigns. This book by Dr. Kyle Allison shows you…
Data Professional Introspective: The Final Retrospect
If you’ve been part of the data management and governance world for any amount of time, you’ve likely come across…
Beyond Paper Policies: Building a Living Data Policy Framework
Data policies serve as the guardrails for how organizations manage their most valuable asset: data. Just as communities establish guidelines…
A Data Value Manifesto
If you haven’t already heard, a number of organizations have laid off their CDOs and CDO groups and data teams…
Living the Ungoverned Life
Organizations often assume they have data governance under control, but in reality, many are simply reacting to data chaos rather…