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
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…
Data is Risky Business: Group Think and the Man Behind the Curtain
There have been a couple of different things converged in my media feeds that highlight a key issue that all…
Business Glossary and Metadata: Small Teams Data Governance
In my last article I suggested that many organizations have approached Data Governance incorrectly using only centralize data governance teams…
Common Data Governance Challenges
Organizations faced with the delivery of formal Data Governance or Information Governance programs recognize that there are several challenges they…
The Data-Centric Revolution: Toss Out Metadata That Does Not Bring Joy
As I write this, I can almost hear you wail “No, no, we don’t have too much metadata, we don’t…
Data Dictionary vs. Business Glossary
Enterprises today are focused on ensuring robust data governance, and are exploring different tools and approaches to support their efforts.…
Your Metadata Will Not Govern Itself
Metadata Governance is easiest to understand when you separate the term into its two parts – Metadata and Data Governance.…
Tales & Tips from the Trenches: Agile Data Transformation using MDOX
What is agility? I would define it as the ability to move quickly, fluidly, and efficiently in any direction. In…
DAMA International Community Corner: DAMA Update
Welcome to DAMA Corner, a source of information for data management professionals here in TDAN.com, the industry leading publication for people interested…