Information Architecture

Information Architecture

Surveys show that management typically does not understand the value gained by managing information architectures. Consequently, today's Information Architecture initiatives must deliver immediate ROI to retain management commitment. This seminar demonstrates how organizations have successfully started and made rapid progress using and reengineering Information Architecture components in support of today's business needs. Upon completion, delegates will be able to implement Information Architecture programs and articulate how these reduce integration costs and increase information quality and utility

Drawn from years of practical experience, this seminar delivers exceptional take-away value including how to measure success, staff a project team, define roles and responsibilities, where to find resources to jump-start your projects, and identify how and where to get started.

Objectives

Appreciate the many ways that Information Architecture components can be used to help organizations in ways they most care about: making things faster, better and cheaper
Understand the basic theories and guidance used to justify today's Information Architecture
Comprehend the many resources available to jump start Information Architecture development efforts
Grasp the general utility to be gained from various Information Architecture solutions and technologies
Articulate the business value of proposed Information Architecture projects

What Attendees Will Learn

Information Architecting in today's environment

Characterizing IT projects

CMM

Applicable organization-wide practices

What is Information Architecture

How data structures are expressed as architectures

Poor data structure consequences

"Good" Information Architecture characteristics

What is meant by use of an information architecture?

Data assets supporting strategic objectives increases capabilities, dexterity and self awareness using data-centric development

How does an organization achieve better use of its information architecture?

Re-development

The starting point isn't the beginning

Reengineering Information Architecture components an iterative incremental approach

Information Architecture Implementation Patterns

Numerous examples illustrating how to save money using Information Architecture

Attendees will receive a copy of XML in Data Management (written by Peter Aiken) and a CD/ROM containing copies of the course materials and supplemental examples and information offering many hours of post-seminar learning opportunities.

Duration 2 days

Prerequisite This seminar assumes prior knowledge of data management concepts

Course Format Lecture and group discussion

Instructor Peter Aiken