Introduction It has been forty years since John A. Zachman set forth the concept of Enterprise Architecture and the Zachman Framework for Enterprise Architecture (ZFEA). The ZFEA is still the …
Data Governance Building Blocks
In order to have a successful Enterprise Information Management (EIM) and data management program companies need to ensure that they are properly executing the fundamental building blocks of these initiatives. …
Showing The Business Impact Of Data Quality
Some years ago, my husband and I were watching TV when a news flash broke into the regular programming. There was a gas explosion in a residential neighborhood across the …
Developing A New BI Tool
A lot goes into selecting a new BI tool. I’ve written a separate article covering some details around those considerations that can be accessed here. Michiel van Staden, Data Analytics …
When Good Data Goes Bad
Data doesn’t really “go” bad, of course. At least, not in the way that leftovers in the refrigerator do. Sometimes data just starts off bad and gets worse. Other times, …
Why DataSecOps Is the Real Data Democratization Enabler
Data democratization allows more people in organizations to access data with minimal bottlenecks and gatekeepers. Allowing more people to use data can bring great value to organizations. Ben Herzberg, Chief …
Selecting A New BI Tool
When assessing your business intelligence capability, it is easy to get lost in the latest new features. Grabbing for the shiniest new tool, in the hope that it is going …
Diversity & Inclusion in Business Change and Transformation
This article presents the thoughts and insights of the Diversity & Inclusion discussion panel at the IRM Business Change and Transformation Conference 2021. Philippa Thomas, Managing Director, Skills Shift LtdPhilippa …
Data Governance Dream Team
Since several years now, Data Governance is not such a mystical term anymore, and Data Governance initiatives have been introduced to many Companies around the world. It’s almost cool and …
Data Modelling For Quality
In this article I describe a method of modelling data so that it meets business requirements. Central to this method is modelling not only the required data but also the …
When Data Governance Isn’t Working
When proposing a data governance programme, a frequent response from people is “but we already have data governance”. Well, in theory, that may be the case, but the reality is sometimes …
How Can Local Authorities Use Enterprise Architecture To Work Better Together?
In a recent presentation I attended by the London Office of Technology and Innovation (LOTI), the positive work being done to bring the best of digital, data and innovation to …
Junk Metadata And Data Catalogs
Here are a few fun facts about each of us: • The human genome consists of about 3 billion nucleotides (the basic information units of DNA).• The Human Genome Project …
Empowering People with Core Business Knowledge: Concept Models
A while back we were helping a large pension organization develop their concept model. The ultimate goal was to integrate and re-platform several core business systems. We had been at …
Thinking About Uncertainty in Preparation of Addressing Uncertainty
At the time of writing, Apple Inc. is the largest corporation in the world as measured by market cap. The company itself, started life in the latter part of the …
Overarching Technology Trends Driving B2B Change
A diverse range of trends are driving change in the B2B world, and many of these influences are technological in nature. Technologies evolve continually, and occasionally explode forward in great …
Visualising Business Analysis
Visual thinking opens up new possibilities that can take your business analysis practices to the next level, writes Grant Wright, Principal Consultant at Scarlett Solutions and co-founder of The Visual …
A Short Review Of The IRM Business Change And Transformation Conference
Our relationship with IRM first started with sponsoring the Enterprise Architecture Conference in London each autumn. But last week it was our pleasure to again join the annual Business Change …
Team Work Makes The Dream Work
In my previous article ‘How agile is your Business – a personal journey’ I explained what business agility is and why it is so important. I also shared insights into my …
Finding Solutions In A Complex World
Every organization is adjusting to changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether experiencing breakdowns due to unexpected demand or scrambling to stay afloat, every organization is figuring out how to …