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Building a movement for Data Quality - Tom Redman & Jenny Andrew
Data quality has always been important–for well-run operations, for sound decisions, and trustable analytics. AI, including LLMs and predictive AI, depend on high-quality data even more! Yet all of us have an uneasy feeling, that we can’t quite articulate, that our data is simply not good enough.
The first step, of course, is to find out. The February FAMathon aims to use the power and the courage of the DAMA UK community to do just that. On Valentine’s Day (how appropriate is that!), Tom Redman, “the Data Doc,” will explain the Friday Afternoon Measurement (FAM) as a simple, powerful way of making that first measurement. We will work an example together, then as a group, agree to make such measurements in our own organizations.
We will be planning a follow up session, to come together and review what we've learned, explore the significance, and talk through next steps.
About Tom:
Dr. Thomas C. Redman, "the Data Doc," may be the world's most passionate advocate for data quality. As an author, a regular contributor to Harvard Business Review and MIT Sloan Management Review, and as a consultant, he combines a visionary's view of the data landscape with deep expertise in data quality, data science and analytics. Tom's latest book, People and Data, urges companies to understand data as a team sport and get everyone involved. His Friday Afternoon Method is an ideal way to begin!
Shona has been an data professional for over 20 years, delighting internal & external customers alike to maximise the value of their data.
Starting at Derwent Information (now Clarivate), she’s held various data management & governance leadership positions through her career, from content curation through data governance and data-as-a-service product inception with global data & analytics providers incl. Clarivate, Thomson Reuters and PatSnap. Now the Senior Product Manager for Elsevier’s Data Catalog (on Collibra), she brings her passion for structure, cohesion & transparency to all parts of the data lifecycle, enabling collaboration, innovation & growth.
SESSION SUMMARY
In today’s data-driven landscape, organizations are increasingly recognizing the importance of effective data management and governance. This case study will cover the role Catalog plays as the ‘front door’ to the data ecosystem, and the journey to implementation. Showcasing strategies employed, expected (& surprising!) challenges faced, and what we’re still learning, the goal is to share insights that can help guide your data catalog initiatives to foster a data-engaged culture of accessibility & usability within your organizations.
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Jesper Grode, Stibo Systems
In this webinar, Jesper will explore the powerful synergy between master data management (MDM) and AI. As AI technology continues to evolve, the need for well-governed data to drive enterprise-wide AI initiatives has never been more critical. At the same time, achieving effective data governance at the scale required for business success now hinges on the integration of AI into both solutions and processes. By the end of this session, you’ll be equipped with up-to date insights into how MDM and AI intersect. We’ll demonstrate how AI can optimize MDM processes to deliver outstanding business outcomes and show the vital role high-quality master data plays in driving AI success—along with the potential pitfalls of poor data quality.
With more than two decades of experience in master data management, product information management, sustainability data management and other data related domains, and having done his tour of duty at Stibo Systems across a multitude of functions, Jesper Grode now heads-up forward-looking product innovation with a relentless focus on leveraging new technologies, generating spectacular customer results. In recent years, the innovation has focused on AI empowering MDM but also with an eye on other trends such as sustainability and general technology adoption.
Having worked as associate professor at a Danish University, Jesper is active in building bridges between academy and business, and his commitment to innovation and education underscores his dedication to advancing the field of master data management and fostering the next generation of technology professionals.
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Insights and Impact: Lessons from the National Resident Survey for Wales
Suzanne Draper and Sam Sullivan from Data Cymru
Data Cymru is a not-for-profit organisation wholly owned by local government in Wales. We offer a range of specialist data, statistical and research services designed to help local councils, and the wider public sector, find and use data effectively.
In this webinar, as well as learning more about the work of Data Cymru, we will delve into the journey of developing and implementing the National Resident Survey for Wales. This project, the first of its kind in Wales, will provide invaluable data to inform public policy and enhance community well-being.
Whether you are involved in designing surveys, analysing data, or implementing public policies, this session will provide valuable insights and practical guidance.
Information Fitness - Ben Meade
Intro
With AI continuing to dominate business and leader discussions, those leaders that fail to create a robust data strategy and adopt good data governance risk not achieving lasting ROI and competitive agility.
Increasingly, organisations need a strategic and disciplined approach to acquiring, growing, refining, safeguarding and deploying data to improve the maturity of their enterprise data lifecycle as a perquisite for success, especially with AI.
The more successful leaders around the world are adopting a proactive approach to data management, emphasizing awareness and understanding across the organization. This shift frames data and analytics as a product that drives growth and innovation to manage risk and reduce costs (Gartner, 2023).
Body
Join this 45-minute webinar with speaker Ben Meade, Director of Ringfence and expert in the field of data strategy, governance and management, where we will delve into the key factors that should be on every executive's radar when deciding which data creates the most business value, and how to effectively safeguard and manage this increasingly invaluable asset.
Webinar takeaways
A clear understanding of how good data strategy and governance underpins your fundamental value generation activities and can directly improve your performance & outcomes.
Insights into what you need to ensure your ‘Information Fitness®’ for the modern, digital world - including AI adoption.
Practical tips for ensuring good data governance that link in and align with your wider vision, strategy and risk appetite.
Access to expert knowledge for personalized advice during the Q&A session.
The Value of Master Data Management in Sustainability
Stibo Systems: Matthew Cawsey
Driving growth for customers with trusted, rich, complete, curated data, Matt has over 20 years of experience in enterprise software with the world’s leading data management companies and is a qualified marketer within pragmatic product marketing. He is a highly experienced professional in customer information management, enterprise data quality, multidomain master data management and data governance & compliance.
More details to follow, a gathering of like minded DATA people.
Travel details
Parking 5 minute walk from the office at the NCP - https://www.ncp.co.uk/find-a-car-park/car-parks/leeds-wellington-place/
Leeds train station is a 10min walk from the office for people travelling via train.
Boot Camp includes
Introduction to Data Management, Data Governance, Data Management Organization and Roles Expectation, Data Ethics, and Data Architecture, Data Modelling and Design, Data Storage and Operations, Content and Document Management, Data Security, Data Integration and Interoperability, Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence, Big Data and Data Science, Metadata Management, Reference and Master Data, and Data Quality.
Exam included and can be taken from Day 3 up to 12 months from the course start date.
All enquiries on the exam, post course, need to go to cdmp@dama.org.
CDMP Training - covering the Fundamentals.
Introduction to Data Management, Data Governance, Data Management Organization and Roles Expectation, Data Ethics, and Data Architecture Data Modelling and Design, Data Storage and Operations, Content and Document Management, Data Security, Data Integration and Interoperability
Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence, Big Data and Data Science, Metadata Management, Reference and Master Data, and Data Quality