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DAMA Corner - July 2002
DAMA International Goals
Published: July 1, 2002 DAMA Corner, Michael Brackett, data management, information management
Published in TDAN.com July 2002 DAMA International has entered the new millennium as the premier organization for data professionals worldwide. DAMA International's primary purpose is to promote the understanding, development and practice of managing information and data as a key enterprise asset. DAMA International is a not-for-profit, vendor-independent association of technical and business professionals dedicated to advancing the concepts and practices of information resource management (IRM) and data resource management (DRM). Information resource management (IRM) is organizing people, equipment, energy, practices, materials and procedures into activities that properly manage the information needs of an enterprise. DAMA International Goals DAMA International’s goals are to:
Therefore, our goals help practitioners to become more effective by:
Enterprise Information Management Today’s enterprises face tremendous competitive pressures. Political and economic instability challenges management and employees to find new ways to apply effective information and data management techniques. DAMA International focuses on the asset value of information in the enterprise. Enterprise information management is a series of business activities using principles, policies, activities, measurements, methods, tools and techniques to improve the enterprise use and management of its information asset. Enterprise information management uses many techniques to achieve the effective and efficient delivery of this vital asset, including:
Typical functions of enterprise information management are:
The goal of enterprise information management is to provide the enterprise with information in the most effective and efficient manner. Properly performed, this function satisfies the enterprise’s information needs with cost effective, profitable solutions. DAMA Conferences DAMA International Symposium – DAMA produces an annual Symposium that is the premiere event in the arena of Data and Information Management. The program includes over 100 speakers, pre-conference workshops, full-day tutorials, conference tracks, after hour night school sessions and panels, user group sessions and early morning special interest groups. DAMA International Europe Conference – This is another exciting opportunity for DAMA International to exchange experiences with an international audience. The conferences are noted for the participation of top-level decision makers from both the corporate, user and vendor communities, the events combine technical explanations with management advice and discussions of future directions. DAMA International Australia Conference – This is the newest of conferences supported by DAMA International. This conference is also packed with the latest information and experiences from a large range of industries. Local, national and international speakers share their knowledge of practices and techniques, present case studies, and offer the latest in relevant research. Information about our conferences may be found on our web page at www.dama.org Membership Categories As a DAMA member, you receive the benefits of your local chapter’s activities or the Member-at-Large organization. For information on membership benefits, plus Vendor and Conference discounts see www.DAMA.org. Chapters Both individuals and organizations automatically become members of DAMA International when they join a local affiliated chapter. Local chapters include:
For additional Chapter information contact VP_Member_Services@DAMA.org Members-at-Large An individual residing outside reasonable traveling distance to a local chapter may join DAMA International as a member-at-large. Please contact VP_Member_Services@DAMA.org.The 2002 DAMA International Board of Directors are available for any questions or comments. Please feel free to contact any one of us any time.
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