Category: Data Modeling

Will Cloud Computing Drive Data Standards and Governance?

A recent Information Management article by  Steve Hoberman, explored the impact of cloud computing on data modeling.  I think he makes some very good points about the impact on data integration, in particular the importance of managing the semantic layer.  If we take this to be true, then those who expect to excel in the [...]

Thursday March 25th, 2010 in Cloud Computing, Data Governance Fundamentals, Data Management, Data Modeling, Metadata | No Comments »

The Case for an Enterprise Architect in your Data Governance Program

When I think about information architecture, I cannot help but compare it to the various forms of architecture in the physical world. Structures range from simple tents and tarps to soaring sky scrapers. In fact the original version of this entry started as I thought back on the scrap-wood tree houses we built as kids [...]

Monday February 22nd, 2010 in Communication, Data Governance Fundamentals, Data Management, Data Modeling, Uncategorized | No Comments »

Governance and Innovation – Complimentary or Contradictory

On LinkedIn, the following question was posted by Asad Quraishi in the IT Governance Group discussions. Does IT governance promote innovation? There’s enough compelling research demonstrating the value of governance to the bottom line. This ranges from studies showing that firms using IT governance best practices are 20% more profitable than their peers to showing [...]

Thursday June 18th, 2009 in Data Governance Fundamentals, Data Management, Data Modeling | No Comments »

Data Governance – Getting Started

Many of my blog entries have focused on developing understanding about why data governance matters, or fundamental concepts. Some readers are challenging me to make it more actionable. They want answers to the question of what actions can they put into a project plan? One of the first things you can do is answer the [...]

Tuesday July 15th, 2008 in Data Governance Fundamentals, Data Management, Data Modeling, Prime Business Decision Loop | No Comments »

Creativity vs. Standardization

Often the argument against standardization and data governance centers on not wanting to hobble the creativity of the application developer. The perception seems to be that in allowing the creation of customized data elements and data models, developers build a better application. In reality, the application comprises only one part of the entire information system [...]

Thursday May 29th, 2008 in Communication, Data Governance Fundamentals, Data Management, Data Modeling | No Comments »

Decision Loops at a Macro Level and Micro Level

The reason the Prime Business Decision (PBD) Loop (TDAN May Issue) functions so well up and down the organization hierarchy is that it is an extension of the model we use on a micro, or personal level. The PBD Loop maps the exact process we use personally minute-by-minute throughout the day. For example, as you drive your [...]

Thursday May 22nd, 2008 in Data Governance Fundamentals, Data Management, Data Modeling | No Comments »

Data – The Language of Business

It is often said that data is the language of business today, which if true also means we are in big trouble. The number of unique data models that have been developed and deployed each represent unique dialects with custom taxonomies and ontologies. It is the lack of standardization and proliferation of custom data models [...]

Wednesday April 30th, 2008 in Data Governance Fundamentals, Data Management, Data Modeling, Metadata | No Comments »

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