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March 2010

Articles

Defining and Naming Data Models Related to the Zachman Framework
by Eskil Swende
Eskil Swende describes the work of DAMA Chapter Scandinavia. They have initiated a task force named “DM Network” to further develop data modeling standards, methods and experiences. The network consists today of ten experienced and interested members.

Experiences on the Hidden Complexities of Data Standards Integration
by Tony Eastwood
This article discusses the challenges of both moving to Public Petroleum Data Model (PPDM) for the first time and transitioning between different versions of the PPDM model.

Political Economies and Data Decisions
by Gwen Thomas
Gwen Thomas reminds us that the ability to deliver an actionable strategy or plan will be influenced by politics, whether we want it to be or not.

Information Management: A Key for Creating Business Value
by Yogesh Bhatt, Arunachalam Thirunavukkarasu
An enterprise information management strategy should offer comprehensive set of functions such as data quality, data governance and also a well-knit plan to address every possible challenge in management of information.

Special Features

Interview with Davida Berger
by Davida Berger, Robert S. Seiner
2010 Data Governance Conference - June 2010
In this Special Feature, Bob Seiner interviews Davida Berger about the 2010 Data Governance Conference, the Data Governance Best Practice Award, and other related subjects.

Interview with Steve Hoberman
by Steve Hoberman, Robert S. Seiner
Data Modeling Book and Industry
For this Special Feature, Bob Seiner interviews Steve Hoberman about his new book, the challenges facing the data modeling industry and data modeling education.

MDM & Data Governance Readiness Assessment
by Aaron Zornes
Integrators & Consultancies: An MDM Institute Report
This report is published in coordination with the IRMUK Data Governance Europe Conference to be held in London in April. To learn more about the event, please click through the IRMUK DG/MDM banner on the far left side of the page. This report provides a synopsis of why system integrators are essential to the success of your MDM and Data Governance (DG) projects and how an enterprise might evaluate the capabilities of your “new” potential SI partners.

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Featured Columns

SELECT * FROM Celko - March 2010
by Joe Celko
Planning Poker and Consensus
Joe Celko emphasizes that the bottom line is that there is no voting system that satisfies simple criteria for fairness. Consensus is a nice goal, and we can certainly aim for it on a project team. But there is no magic.

IT and BI Career Development - March 2010
by Jennifer Hay
Getting Back on a Technical Track
Jennifer Hay reminds us that keeping active during your job search is more complex and challenging, but infinitely more important than in years past. She provides practical tips to showcase your career development accomplishments.

The Decision Model – March 2010
by Larry Goldberg, Barbara von Halle
Step by Step Decision Modeling for Data Professionals (Turning Poor Calls into Good Business)
The true value of a Decision Model is not how elegant it looks or how fast we create it, but how well it guides the business toward desired objectives.

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Perspectives

Managing Risk in a Flat World
by Isaac Cheifetz

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